Horses were adopted by peoples of the West African savannah, and later their powerful cavalry forces allowed them to carve out large empires.

Riding small native Irish horses, 'hobins", which are well suited to the marshes and rugged terrain of Ireland, the Gaelic Hobiguir are able to outmaneuvre heavier cavalry with ease."

A donkey's tortured braying seems to be trumpeted directly inside, and every now and again the pounding of horses' hooves reverberate like a cavalry charge.