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How Horses Got Hooves by Ori G.

Long ago, long ago, horses and humans lived together. Horses were very close with humans because they had the ability to speak.

These horses' feet had ﬁnger-like qualities, which made it difficult for them to walk long distances. During walks, horses would get cuts on their ﬁnger-like toes. When it came to walking in the snow, they would get frostbite. They were unable to carry people because of the ﬁnger-like qualities. So as the humans traveled the horses would walk with them. Even though it was difficult for horses, they wanted to be with the humans, who were nomadic because they were following buffalo.

Journeys were so rough that horses wished they could carry supplies. They decided to go to the animal gods to give them hooves. The gods felt they needed to give something up in order to receive such a gift. They gave up speaking to get hooves. The gods agreed because they felt that it was meant for horses to work and not talk to human. Becauae they gave humans the ability to ride, they connected better to the horses.

The ability of horses to speak to humans helped to connect the two beings, but being ridden over speaking helped them communicate better through feeling.

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