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Jan 1, 1500
Spanish Conquistadors came to the Americas
Coronado sets out for North America, with 150 horsemen. -
Dec 11, 1519
Coronado sets out for North America, with 150 horsemen.
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Dec 11, 1539
Desoto sets out with 237 horses
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Dec 11, 1547
Antioni de Mendoza (The first governor of Mexico) had 1500 horses
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Stroh gave us nothing for this. It kinda bites.
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Average American Farm is 100 Acres
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Horse Population Drastically Increased.
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Farm machines now require stronger animals to pull them, AKA the horse.
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First Firehorse purchased in New York
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Horse becomes an integral part of the Fire Department
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Congress Authorizes raising of the two horse regimen
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Congress passes Morrill LAnd Grant Act
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Rural Population of Horses estimated at 8 million
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First veterinary college opened at Cornell University
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First Kentucky Derby
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Horse car lines operating in every city in America
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National Horse Show Begins
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First rodeo with paid admission in Presscott, Arizona.
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Horses averaged 2000lbs
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Horses are used by the famous rough riders of the Spanish-american war.
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Average horse size 1200-1500lbs
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1500 Firehorses in Existance
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500 Acre Wheat Farms not uncommon
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Team events begin
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Horses helped tip the balance in in favor of allied victory in WWI