Ancient Egyptian Sports : Equestrian Sports

Equestrian Sports

Ancient Egyptian Sports-Equestrian Sports

Horsemanship moved from the world of wars and war-chariots to that of sports and the chasing of wild animals. Ancient Egyptians held horse races among youths. They managed to stay on horseback without saddles in full control of the horse, as seen in this picture of an ancient Egyptian horseman.

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