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Jan 1, 1500
Spanish Conquistadors
Spanish Conquistadors come to the America's bringing horses with them -
Jan 1, 1519
Coraonado
Coronado set out for North America with 150 horsemen. -
Jan 1, 1539
Desoto
Desoto set out for North America with 237 horsemen. -
Jan 1, 1547
New Spain
Antoni de Mendoza had haciendas and over 1,500 horses in Mexico also known as New Spain. -
American Farms
The average American farm was 100 acres -
1800's
The horse became the central element of urban life. They became a valuable asset to the farmer. Horse population grew rapidly and the Conestoga horse and the Vermont Drafter were developed in the United States. -
Draft Horses
Farm Machinery was invented. The first European draft horses were imported to the United States. -
Fire Horse
The first fire horse was purchased in New York City. -
Urban life
Horses became a central part of urban life. Draft breed registrations dropped greatly. -
Cavalries are Formed
Congress authorized the raising of two horse-mounted regiments, known as the 1st and 2nd cavalry. -
Morrill Land Grant Act
Congress passed the Morrill Land Grant Act that led to the establishment of state agricultural colleges. -
Rural Horse Population
Rural horse population in America was estimated at nearly 8 million horses. -
Veterinary Colleges
The first veterinary college was established at Cornell University. -
Kentucky Derby
The first Kentucky Derby was run on May 17, 1875. -
Horse-car Lines
Horse-car lines were operating in every city in the US with a population of 50,000. -
National Horse Show
The National Horse Show began -
Horses and Mules Usage
Over 100,000 horses and mules were in use on more than 500 street railways in more than 300 American Cities -
The First Rodeo
The first paid attendance rodeo was held in Prescott, Arizona. -
Draft Horses
Draft horses averaged 2,000 pounds in weight. -
US Calvary
The calvary was epitomized by the famous Rough Riders of the Spanish-American war. -
Transportation and Circus
Personal transportation saw the transition from horse power to gasoline-engine power. Barnum and Bailey Circus used 75 horses in draft and performance, RIngling Brothers used 650. -
Fire Horses
The number of fire horses grew to 1,500. -
Draft Horses
More than 3 million draft horses were used in nonfarm capacities. -
Team Horse Events
Team horse events began. -
World War I
World War I was the twilight of the US calvary.
