a glimpse of the horse in the pase.

one of the ten modern species of mammals of the genus Equus. This animal has long been one of the most economically important livestock animals, and has played an important role in the transportation of people and goods for thousands of years.
Although horse farming is thought to have begun since 4500 BC, evidence of horse use for newly discovered human uses occurred since 2000 BC. In Javanese called jaran, Makassar is called rare.

Did you know that you can mark the age of a horse by seeing his teeth? Because the grass that the horses eat contains sand and dust, their teeth are slowly wearing and this wear rate shows its age. But, actually the horse's teeth are very long. These teeth are similar to sticks embedded in the jaw bone. Compared to our teeth, the roots of the horse's teeth are deep inside. When the tooth begins to wear out, the part that is embedded inside the jawbone begins to appear. Even on very old horses, the roots of his teeth will be visible on the surface of the gums. Each tooth can wear 2.5 to 5 cm long before it can not be used for chewing. Think for a moment, if our Lord did not give this trait to the horse, this animal would soon lose its teeth and die of starvation.

Horse legs are created not only to carry heavy loads but also to run fast. Unlike other animals, horses have no collarbone, a feature that allows them to move wider. In addition, there are mechanisms in the bones and muscles of their feet that decrease the amount of energy released when they run faster and improve their ability to move. The function of this mechanism is similar to the gears on the car. Like a car that switches to a higher gear when it gets louder, the horse switches to a higher "gear" if it wants to run faster. While the energy needed to push down, his motion ability increases.

This exercise is very useful to train the muscles of the horse and its balancing instinct. Thus, the horse that is maintained not only the nutrients that are fulfilled, but also the strength and agility. So, no wonder if the cost of horse maintenance there is fairly expensive. Within a month at least have to shell out Rp1 million. Because the cost of maintenance is quite expensive, of course the selling price was fairly high. The selling price of a horse Tompaso ranges from Rp30-60 million, and can even reach Rp100 million. But victory in a horse race is not just dependent on the horse factor, but the strategy factor is also very decisive. So, when the racetrack event will take place, all the jockeys, coaches, and owners have gathered at the edge of the field. They set the race strategy, and also each other peeping on which horse will be the field. Although it is just a rehearsal but the event will determine the quality and price of the horse. The horse is the fastest running, will be offered at a high price. However, for the Regent of Minahasa, the horse and race are being promoted for tourism promotion event.
Our Lord has also given other important abilities to the feathers of the horses. Horsehair becomes a kind of thermostat - a tool used to regulate body temperature - for them. Their bodies must be kept at a temperature of 38 degrees Celsius. To maintain this temperature, horsehair becomes longer in winter. In summer, horses throw down their feathers, thus keeping their temperatures awake.
There is one more interesting trait of a horse: a sleeping horse stands! Do you know how they try not to fall? Because their leg bones have the ability to "lock" during sleep. Thanks to the abilities that God has given this horse, they can sleep on their feet and also carry heavy loads. Meanwhile, the human head is drooping if it falls asleep on a chair.