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Horses & Donkeys Around the World
In this podcast episode, Dr. Chris Mortensen delves into the vast population of horses, donkeys, zebras - collectively known as equids - across the globe.
He provides a snapshot of where these creatures live, their respective numbers, and the key roles they play in various societies. The episode also tracks their impressive journey from the wild plains of Africa to becoming domesticated animals around the world.
Dr. Mortensen highlights that even in our technologically advanced era, equids are still instrumental to many global economies, supporting livelihoods and contributing towards cultural heritage. The podcast also details the equid population in different continents and countries, the density of horses per thousand people, and provides an overview of the wild equid species presently in the world.
Podcast Timeline
00:00 Introduction and Personal Anecdotes
04:05 The Role of Horses and Donkeys in Global Economies
04:46 The Horse Industry in the United States
06:00 The Historical Significance of Horses
10:06 The Global Distribution of Horses
14:14 The Horse Population in Different Countries
29:55 The Global Donkey Population
33:39 The Global Mule Population
35:00 The Population of Wild Equids
38:45 Conclusion and Contact Information
Visit https://madbarn.com/mad-about-horses/ to learn more.
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Mad Barn Academy is dedicated to supporting horse owners, handlers and practitioners through research, training and education. Visit us to learn more at https://madbarn.com
You can also find Mad Barn at:
Instagram @madbarnequine
Facebook @madbarnequine
TikTok @madbarnequine
YouTube @madbarn
We would love to hear from you! Please send any questions or comments to [email protected]
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In this podcast episode, Dr. Chris Mortensen delves into the vast population of horses, donkeys, zebras - collectively known as equids - across the globe.
He provides a snapshot of where these creatures live, their respective numbers, and the key roles they play in various societies. The episode also tracks their impressive journey from the wild plains of Africa to becoming domesticated animals around the world.
Dr. Mortensen highlights that even in our technologically advanced era, equids are still instrumental to many global economies, supporting livelihoods and contributing towards cultural heritage. The podcast also details the equid population in different continents and countries, the density of horses per thousand people, and provides an overview of the wild equid species presently in the world.
Podcast Timeline
00:00 Introduction and Personal Anecdotes
04:05 The Role of Horses and Donkeys in Global Economies
04:46 The Horse Industry in the United States
06:00 The Historical Significance of Horses
10:06 The Global Distribution of Horses
14:14 The Horse Population in Different Countries
29:55 The Global Donkey Population
33:39 The Global Mule Population
35:00 The Population of Wild Equids
38:45 Conclusion and Contact Information
Visit https://madbarn.com/mad-about-horses/ to learn more.
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Mad Barn Academy is dedicated to supporting horse owners, handlers and practitioners through research, training and education. Visit us to learn more at https://madbarn.com
You can also find Mad Barn at:
Instagram @madbarnequine
Facebook @madbarnequine
TikTok @madbarnequine
YouTube @madbarn
We would love to hear from you! Please send any questions or comments to [email protected]