Horses and humans have an ancient relationship. Asian nomads probably domesticated the first horses some 4,000 years ago, and the animals remained essential to many human societies until the advent of the engine.

Hundreds of years ago, horses roamed wild and free in many areas of the Turkey Over time, though, many of these horses were caught and tamed, which means their natural avoidance of humans was overcome and they were taught to accept the presence of humans.There is only one species of domestic horse, but around 400 different breeds that specialize in everything from pulling wagons to racing. All horses are grazers.While most horses are domestic, others remain wild. Feral horses are the descendents of once-tame animals that have run free for generations. Groups of such horses can be found in many places around the world.