What Became of Horse Y?

Authors: Ayoade MS*

DOI: 10.23880/oajvsr-16000244

Volume 8, Issue 2

Abstract

Many breeds of horses have become extinct over time. As recently as 200 years ago, The Yorubas rode a pygmy breed of horse that now appears to be extinct. What became of this breed? “For the accommodation of me and my wife, the missionary of the American Baptist Mission, Mr. Priest, had kindly provided two horses of pure African breed. Mine was so small that my feet nearly touched the ground and it was with great difficulty, when I went down a steep place that I could keep from falling over his head on to mine. But this equine pigmy carried me seven miles with so much ease that at times he was even unruly. His strength and endurance were truly wonderful”.

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