The horse was first domesticated around 6000 years ago in Asia. There are now several hundred recognized breeds of domestic horse, each selectively bred to perform a specific task or achieve a desired look. The horse is the most important working animal in human history. 𝐇𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐲: The subspecies of Equus ferus caballus is completely domesticated, meaning no truly wild horses exist. There are untamed, free-roaming populations, such as the mustangs of the western United States, but these are descended from domestic horses brought over by early European settlers. This makes them 'feral', rather than 'wild'. 𝐒𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐟𝐢𝐜 𝐍𝐚𝐦𝐞: Equus ferus caballus. 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐬: These miniature Horse figures may be small, but each hand painted figure features lots of realistic details: pointed ears, strong neck, sweeping tail, and well-muscled legs. These Good Luck Minis® are perfect for any horse themed event or promotion. 𝐒𝐢𝐳𝐞: Each horse mini is 1" long from snout to tail.