HIST 01 - The Horse and Its Impact on World History

Course Description

Join us as we delve into the origins and history of the horse and how it was domesticated. We will look at the significant abilities that made the horse valuable to various human needs.  History will show the importance of the adaptations of the horse and the important role they played in human history. The horse was bred and equipped for multiple roles from very early on to today’s modern horse.

Brian de la Houssaye’ s father was a horse cavalryman of the 7^th Regiment, long after Little Bighorn.  His mother's folks ran cattle and horses from Stephensville to El Paso and he was given his first horse at the age of seven.  Initially horses were for the pure fun had by any boy, followed by a little cow punching.  In college he became interested in the athleticism of the horse, so, he learned to jump and play polo, riding often in the Southern Arizona Hunt and the Pima County Polo Club.  He trained hunter/jumpers, including having one of his own horses qualify for the Pebble Beach Steeplechase.  Because of his interest in history, he has read extensively about horse development and its impact on human events.