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Also Known As Equus caballus

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Standardbred gelding
prehistoric cave painting in Lascaux
Clydesdales
Pompeii: mosaic of Alexander the Great
jade horse head
horse anatomy
horse hoof
horse teeth
horse: colours
horse: facial markings
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