weirdvintage:
“Despite the legends that the “Oregon Wonder Horses” had been captured from a legendary wild herd, they appear to have been bred from draft horses, possibly with Andalusian as well. Excessively long manes and tails would have been a severe hindrance in the wild and needed a lot of care in a domestic situation.” — Oregon Long-Maned Wonder Horse, 1880s (via Retronaut)