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Horses: A Picture Book with Fun Facts about HorsesHorses have been around for millions of years, scientists believe that they have been around for 50 million years. They are one of the most beloved animals that human beings have lived with. In fact, they share a long history with mankind.It is believed that the first horses were from North America. From there they spread all over the world. They even reached Europe and all the way into Asia. They reached different parts of the world by crossing what was known as the Bering land bridge. It is a bridge made of dirt, rocks, and soil that connected different continents.Unfortunately the first breed of horses that came from North America became extinct. That happened around 10,000 years ago. But the good news is that horses were brought back into America by colonists and pioneers.