Spirit Guide of the day is Horse! Free yourself from the mental and physical constraints that are binding you! An adventure awaits you that will need swift action. Rely on your stamina and strength to get through any struggles for you have much more strength than you believe. Combine strength and the spirit of a fighter with gentle patience and compassion to overcome this ordeal. You may need to work as a team with family, friends, or community. When a white horse comes to you, this can be signs that you are well protected and may need to study other realms through meditation or shamanic experiences. The horse guide is known for it's connection to power, freedom, and travel. There is a wide ranch of horse folklore that cannot possibly all be listed here. The horse has been the main animal that aided the spread of civilization. They have been associated with birth and burial as a symbol for individuals brought into this world and out of it. In Hindu tradition, the chariot of Surya, the sun God is pulled by stallions as well as the chariot of Apollo from Greek traditions. The Norse god Odin rode upon an eight-legged horse. While in China, the horse holds a position in astrology as persuasive, free, emotional, and adventurous. Riding horses has been compared to flying by poets and connects them with the wind. Some tales even associated the horse with the foam of the sea. Horse represents the ability to travel great distances physical and emotionally, opening our minds to clairvoyance and the ability to see magic in others. Stallions have also been associated with sexuality, passion, and desire. People who connect with horse are extremely loyal to those who prove they have earned such trust and are often natural leaders that instill confidence in others around them. These individuals hold freedom above all else and will fight when it is threatened. Horse types can sometimes wander with no goal in mind just for the feeling of movement. They have the ability to interact with other realms, but often enjoy working with concerns in the mundane world.

Horse, Equus Caballus, are herbivorous mammals that can live up to 30 years. These animals belong to the ungulate, or hooved, group and the taxonomic group Equidae which includes zebras and donkeys. Horses originated in North America over 50 million years ago and spread to Asia and Europe. The horses left in North America became extinct about 10,000 years ago before being re-introduced by the colonizing Europeans. In modern times, horses can be found all over the world. The domestication of horses in thought to have happened in Asia between 3000 and 4000 B.C. There are approximately 400 different breeds of horse and most of them have been bred for specific jobs such as racing, pulling wagons, or for use as soldiers. Some horses are known for unique coloring such as the Appaloosa horse that was introduced into Mexico by the Spanish in the 1500s which is known for it's spotted markings. It is thought that the Arabian horse in the oldest breed in the world and was relied on fur survival by nomadic tribesmen of Arabia. The iconic Clydesdale known for it's massive size is actually the youngest of all of the United Kingdom's heavy breeds. There are still wild horses called Mustangs such as those found in North America. The largest horse breed is the Shire belonging to the draft-horse breeds and can reach over 7 feet tall and weigh approximately 3,000 lbs. The smallest horse would be the Falabella which only reaches 32 inches at their withers and is one of the miniature horse breeds. Miniature horses are bred to resemble horses but on a smaller scale while ponies are smaller and stockier with thicker coats, manes, and tails than horses. Horses are measured with a measurement system called "hands". One hand is equal to four inches and a horse is measured from hoof to withers which is the ridge between the shoulder blades of the horse. The diet of a horse consists of vegetation such as grasses while domesticated horses are also fed barley, hay, bran, and rolled oats. They are also given salt and mineral blocks to lick in order to supplement their nutrition. Horses only have one small stomach, unlike cows, so they must graze throughout the day in order to supply enough energy. A horse will eat 1 to 2 percent of their body weight every day. These creatures are highly social and will live in groups of three to twenty called herds. These herds are led by a mature male called a stallion who watches over the female and young. Horses will use their powerful legs, strong hooves, and teeth to defend their territory from threats. They have wide spaced eyes that are the biggest of all mammals living on land and gives them nearly 360 degrees of vision. However, they do have a blind spot directly in front of them. These powerful animals can reach speeds of up to 27 mph with the fastest recorded sprinting speed of 55 mph. Horses also possess the ability to sleep standing up and are able to lock their legs to keep from falling while asleep. This ability helps them to wake and quickly flee in case of danger. They will even sleep in pairs with one horse watching while the other sleeps and switching regularly. Female horses, called mares, have a gestation period of around 11 months and give birth to babies called foals. These foals are able to stand very quickly after birth. At 2 years old, any male foal is driven out of the herd by the stallion and these young males will often group into bachelor herds until they find their own group of females to lead. Horses will mature fully between 3 and 5 years old.