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A hoofed quadruped of the genus Equus especially the domestic horse Equus caballus which was domesticated in Egypt and Asia at a very early period It has six broad molars on each side of each jaw with six incisors and two canine teeth both above and below The mares usually have the canine teeth rudimentary or wanting The horse differs from the true asses in having a long flowing mane and the tail bushy to the base Unlike the asses it has callosities or chestnuts on all its legs The horse excels in strength speed docility courage and nobleness of character and is used for drawing carrying bearing a rider and like purposes