Why Don't People Ride Zebras?
Haven't you ever wondered why people ride horses but not zebras?
Apparently, many people throughout history have attempted to train and breed zebras for riding.
Occasionally, it has been successful, but it turns out that zebras in general are extremely unpredictable and not very safe to ride.
They have a tendency to panic under stress which can lead to dangerous situations for the person riding the zebra.
Who knew?
Haven't you ever wondered why people ride horses but not zebras?
Apparently, many people throughout history have attempted to train and breed zebras for riding.
Occasionally, it has been successful, but it turns out that zebras in general are extremely unpredictable and not very safe to ride.
They have a tendency to panic under stress which can lead to dangerous situations for the person riding the zebra.
Who knew?
"Lionel Walter Rothschild with his famed zebra carriage, which he frequently drove through London." 1895
"Man on a tame zebra jumping a fence in East Africa." Circa 1890-1923.
Source posted by Michelle
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