The Wright interpretation aside, the domestication of horses transformed early human societies. Horses allowed people to travel, farm, and wage war far more efficiently. Herding and trading cultures on the Eurasian steppe were early adopters of horseback riding. Mounted warriors could cover vast distances, reshaping the balance of power between civilizations. Archaeological evidence suggests horse domestication began several thousand years before recorded history. According to the passage, how did horse domestication affect early societies?
