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Equus "Story of the Horse" | Episode 1: Origins

Travel around the world to uncover the history of mankind’s relationship with the horse.

Equus "Story of the Horse" | Episode 1: Origins Nature

Premiered January 16, 2019
Equus "Story of the Horse" | Episode 1: Origins

The relationship between man and his noble steed is almost as old as civilization itself, allowing our species to explore, conquer and flourish side by side with the horse. NATURE traces this revolutionizing partnership with anthropologist Niobe Thompson in this two-part series.

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Each horse breed comes with a special set of attributes and skills.
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All the Pretty Horses

Discover the origins of the horse and how it changed our world forever.
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Equus "Story of the Horse" | Episode 1: Origins

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Equus On Location

Through a series of experiments, we can see how horses read human expressions.
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How Horses Read Our Expressions

Preview the remarkable relationship Jimmy Anderson has with his horse Maverick.
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Jimmy and Maverick

Travel around the world to uncover the history of mankind’s relationship with the horse.
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Official Preview: Equus "Story of the Horse"

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