Hippomorpha Collection

Zebra-drawn trap of Lord Walter Rothschild
Rothschild broke in and trained several zebras to pull a trap, which he memorably used to visit Buckingham Palace in 1898 Date: 1898

Lord Lionel Walter Rothschild (1868-1937)
Carriage drawn by three zebra and a horse, driven by Lord Lionel Walter Rothschild (1868-1937), founder of the Natural History Museum at Tring, part of the Natural History Museum, London since 1937

Occipital bone of horse skull (Arab racing pony, NHM reference NHMADAR.H40)

Nathan Natty, 1st Baron Rothschild
Liberal politician, banker, philanthropist and father of Walter Rothschild, he built what became the Walter Rothschild Zoological Museum

Reindeer antler from Neschers
This reindeer antler from Neschers in France is engraved with a stylised horse. It was created by early humans and found between 1830 and 1848. Date: 1830

Market square, Iloilo, Panay, Philippines
A photograph taken during the voyage of H.M.S. Challenger (1872-1876) funded by the British Government for scientific purposes

Horse-head engraved on bone
Late Pleistocene wild horses head engraved on the right fourth metatarsal bone of a horse, specimen (NHM 38745). Found among horse remains from the Late Magdalenian site of Roc du Courbet, Bruniquel

Horses, 19th century artwork C016 / 6212
Horses. 19th century artwork of horses that were being used to transport a Basking shark from Brighton to London on the 10th December 1812

Fossil horse teeth C016 / 5648
Fossil horse teeth. Fossilised lower cheek teeth of the extinct horse Mesohippus. Mesohippus was a low-crowned browsing species which lived about 33 million years ago

Dead mountain zebra, artwork C016 / 5584
Dead mountain zebra (Equus zebra) mare, artwork. Sketch from a collection of original sketches by Thomas Baines (1820-1875), English artist

Horses being used to transport a Basking shark from Brighton
Hand-drawn graphite and watercolour wash depicting the horses used to transport a Basking shark from North Audley Street, Brighton to London on a carriage pulled by 12 horses. 10th Dec 1812

Phiolophus vulpiceps. Skull of a dawn horse found in Harwich

Buenos Ayres Bullock-wagons
Illustration (p.150) from Charles Darwins Journal of Researches, first illustrated edition 1890

Fossil tooth of horse, from Bahia Blanca
Illustration (p.138) from Charles Darwins Journal of Researches, first illustrated edition 1890

Bringing in a prisoner illustration (p.84) from Charles Darwins Journal of Researches, first illustrated edition 1890

Wold meteorite landing site
Pen and ink sketch showing an obelisk marking the landing site of the Wold Meteorite, Yorkshire, 1812. Image from the Sowerby Collection by Gerrit van Spaendonck

Equus asinus, African wild ass
African Wild Ass, Equus taeniopus. Fig. 149 page 53 of The Natural History of Animals (class Mammalia; animals which suckle their young) in Word and Picture, Vol

Equus caballus gomelini, tarpan
The Tarpan a wild horse, native of Russia, primaeval bay stock. Plate on page opposite page 160. Original watercolour drawing from The Naturalists Library, Mammalia, Vol

Equus caballus, horse
Skull belonging to a horse (Equus caballus) from the Zoology collections of the Natural History Museum, London

Stone age horse
A plastic replica of amber stone age horse carving. Image from Amber the Natural Time Capsule fig. 23

Equus sp. zebra
Plate 222 from Capter 12 of Gleanings of Natural History by George Edwards (1694-1773), published 1758-1764

Equus burchelli, Burchells zebra
The striped skin of a stuffed Burchells zebra specimen held at the Natural History Museum, London

Salticus senecus, zebra jumping spider
Scanning electron microscope image of a zebra jumping spider from the UK (x 35). Note the two large eyes that give them excellent binoular vision. Coloured artificially on computer

Ascent of the Drakensberg March 31, 1869
6.30am-sunrise light from right, green hills, warm lights, deep shadows and rolling mist. Sketch 4 from a collection of original sketches by Thomas Baines (1859-1871)

Equus zebra, mountain zebra
Mountain Zebra Mare. First wounded by John Lainga killed by myself. September 1862. Sketch from Rothschild bequest 3. Part of a collection of original sketches by Thomas Baines

Mesohippus

Lower cheek teeth of fossil horse
Shown here are the lower cheek teeth of the extinxt horse, Equus. Equus was a high-crowned grazing species and lived about 200, 000 years ago

The Installation of No Bengulu
Into the supreme chieftainship of Matabili land, February 1870. Sketch 36 from a collection of original sketches by Thomas Baines, (1859-1871)

Equus quagga, quagga
One of the last remaining quagga in captivity at London Zoo. Relative of the horse and zebra which lived in the African plains, was hunted to extinction during the end of the 19th century

The Natural History Museum at Tring, photographed in 1899
Viewed from Park Street, Tring. Lord Rothschild bequeathed his entire museum to the Trustees of the British Museum provided that it became an annexe of the Museum at South Kensington

Equus sp. horse
Upper molar tooth from a species of the Equus genus. Item E. 602 of the animal fossil specimens found at Piltdown, Sussex, 1912-15, held at the Natural History Museum, London

Chilian spurs, stirrup illustration (p.290) from Charles Darwins Journal of Researches, John Murray illustrated edition, 1890

Tibetan horse minder
A young Tibetan horse minder, Urulung, Tibet

Equus zebra, zebra
Photograph of a zebra skin specimen, collection number Z 1993.149

Three unicorns
Monoceros Unicornu and Caprinonq Marinq. Tab 10 from Beschriving Van de Natuur der Vier-voetige Dieren, 1660 by I. Johnston

Sea-horse
Page 234 from Curious Creatures in Zoology, 1890 by John Ashton

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"Hippomorpha: A Captivating Journey through the Equine World" Step into the fascinating world of Hippomorpha, where history and nature intertwine to unveil remarkable tales. Let's start with Lord Walter Rothschild, whose eccentricity led him to create a zebra-drawn trap that left everyone in awe. Lord Lionel Walter Rothschild, a man ahead of his time, left an indelible mark on the study of animals. Equus quagga, commonly known as the quagga, takes center stage in this captivating narrative. Its distinct appearance caught the attention of Nathan Natty, 1st Baron Rothschild. Delve into their exploration and uncover the secrets behind this unique species. The reindeer antler from Neschers adds another layer to our story – a testament to humanity's fascination with horses throughout history. An intricately engraved horse-head on bone showcases our enduring connection with these majestic creatures. Venturing further back in time reveals an intriguing discovery – an occipital bone from a horse skull. This relic serves as a window into ancient civilizations' reverence for horses and their significance in various cultures. Traveling across continents brings us to Market Square in Iloilo, Panay, Philippines – witness how horses have played an integral role in shaping communities and economies throughout centuries. The vibrant artwork depicting horses from the 19th century transports us back to bygone eras filled with equine splendor. Unearthed fossil horse teeth provide invaluable insights into evolutionary processes spanning millennia. These remnants serve as silent witnesses to Earth's ever-changing landscape and its impact on these magnificent creatures. Hippomorpha invites you on an enchanting journey through time and space – where zebras pull carriages, reindeer antlers hold stories untold, engraved bones whisper forgotten legends; where horses gallop through market squares leaving imprints upon civilization itself; where fossils bridge gaps between past and present.