They are useful for traveling long distances. Horses are strong runners with long legs and hooves designed for running. Horses help people hunt for food, too. Horses have a good sense of smell. They also follow commands well.
Many horses are good work animals, especially for farming.
They have good memories and learn very quickly. A horse's coat grows thick every winter. The horse sheds the extra hair every spring. The horse's coat comes in many colors. The horse's coat, mane, and tail make the animal beautiful and warm.