The horse is an intrinsic part of our past. They have helped us work the land, been a mode of transport, been at our side in war and provided us with joy. Whether in industry or pleasure, horses have been a source of inspiration and solace, shaping our experiences throughout time.
Here are our favourite horse quotes from some famous horse lovers, including Winston Churchill.
Best horse quotes
“I can make a General in five minutes, but a good horse is hard to replace”
Abraham Lincoln
"If wishes were horses, beggars would ride"
Proverb
“A horse, a horse! My kingdom for a horse!”
Shakespeare
“Where in this wide world can man find nobility without pride, friendship without envy, or beauty without vanity? Here where grace is laced with muscle and strength by gentleness confined”
Ronald Duncan
“There’s something about the outside of a horse that is good for the inside of a man”
John Lubbock/Winston Churchill
“No hour of life is lost that is spent in the saddle”
Winston Churchill
'You can lead a horse to water but you can’t make him drink'
Proverb
“A canter is a cure for every evil”
Benjamin Disraeli
"To ride on a horse is to fly without wings."
Anonymous
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