From time immemorial, Man has been using the horse for various purposes. In battle, the horse used to be an indispensable element. It is not only a powerful animal; it is also the fastest animal Man has ever domesticated. The horse is the fastest in the equidae family too.
A horse can achieve a speed of about 70 kilometres per hour! Domesticating a horse meant that the prehistoric Man had the advantage over his rivals in terms of speed and efficiency. In fact, it was an important phase in the development of human civilization to have domesticates horses. They helped Man to move to new territories and settle down there, to hunt more efficiently, and to score over foot soldiers during conflicts.
Zebras are fast too. However, the maximum speed they can reach is 64 kilometres per hour. They are not as strong as horses and can be easily exhausted in a prolonged run. This may be the reason why they were not tamed by Man. Some donkeys, on the other hand, can reach up to 70 kilometres per hour. They have the ability to carry heavy objects on their back too.
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