Equus: Story of the Horse

Season 1

Travel around the world with anthropologist Niobe Thompson to uncover the history of mankindâ€™s relationship with the horse. Discover the habits and biology of these majestic animals and why some 400 breeds are thriving today.

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S1 E1 - Origins
January 15, 2019
52min
TV-G
Explore the evolutionary journey of the horse, from its tiny forest-dwelling ancestor called the Dawn Horse to the modern steed. Encounter scientists unlocking the genetic basis of horsepower and decoding their emotional intelligence.
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S1 E2 - Chasing the Wind
January 22, 2019
51min
TV-PG
Discover how humans have partnered with the horse throughout the centuries, creating more than 400 breeds, from the Yakutian Horse to the Arab Horse, found all around the world.
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Audio languages: English

Subtitles: English [CC]

Directors: Niobe Thompson

Producers: Niobe Thompson Bill Murphy Caroline Underwood Fred Kaufman

Studio: PBS

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