Horses Presentation

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hORSES

IN bRITISH CULTURE

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INDEX

Introduction

History and monarchy

Sport development

conclusion

History and monarchy

• Horses were indispensable for agriculture and transportation

• Their "use" intensified with industrialization in the 18th century

• The importance of horses grew with the rise of knights and cavalry

• Horses played indispensable roles during the Napoleonic Wars and both World Wars, serving in logistics and combat.

• Royals are passionate riders, breeders, and advocates of equestrian sports.

Sport development

• The Royal Ascot, established in 1711 by Queen Anne, is not only a high-level sporting event but also a major social occasion

• Races like the Epsom Derby and the Grand National draw thousands of spectators and bettors each year

• Horse racing generates billions of pounds annually

• Polo : "The sport of kings"

• It was introduced in the 19th century by British officers returning from India

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