George Washington, the first president of the United States and the general of the Continental Army, was also an expert horseman and a dedicated equestrian.
Famous Horse#3: Blueskin and Nelson (Late 1700s)Ĭhances are you’ve seen paintings of Blueskin and Nelson without even realizing who they are. From there, Godolphin Arabian became the leading sire in Great Britain and Ireland, and many of today’s racehorses – including Man o’ War and Seabiscuit, count him as an ancestor.ĭid you know that the Bible has a lot to say about horses? To read scripture where horses are mentioned in the Bible, visit my article Horses in the Bible: Top Bible Verses About Horses. The resulting colt went on to win every one of his 9 starting races. Initially considered to be too small (at 15 hands) to serve as a racehorse sire, he was used as a “teaser.” When a mare brought to the stud farm rejected her intended, Godolphin Arabian was allowed to service her. This horse is best known as one of three stallions to father the Thoroughbred breed. The Godolphin Arabian was an Arabian horse that was passed around as a gift among English and French nobility until settling in with the 2nd Earl of Godolphin. Famous Horse #2: Godolphin Arabian (1724 – 1753) One historical source states that Bucephalus died at the age of 30, but other sources state that he perished as a result of injuries sustained in the Battle of the Hydaspes at the age of 9.
Bucephalus, previously considered to be unable to tame, was purchased by a then 13-year-old Alexander the Great, who earned his trust by speaking softly to him and “turning him away from the sun” so that he was no longer spooked by his own shadow.īucephalus went on to become a valiant warhorse, serving Alexander the Great in many battles. To learn more about how each of these horses ended up in the history books, keep reading! Famous Horse #1: Bucephalus (335 BC – ?)Īrguably the most famous horse in ancient history, Bucephalus served as the mount of Alexander the Great. The horses in this list span all different eras and time periods.
What are some of the most famous horses in history? While there are many noteworthy horses from history, these are considered some of the most well-known: If there’s anything I love more than horses, it’s history! I thought that in this article, I would combine these two passions! Horses have been domesticated for over 5,000 years, and during that time, there have been some pretty incredible animals that have made their way into the history books.
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