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Why don't equestrians ride or drive zebras?

Why don't equestrians ride or drive zebras? Zebra face photo by Lunkwill (2004 ) - WIkipedia Commons

Why don't equestrians ride or drive zebras? Zebra face photo by Lunkwill (2004 ) - WIkipedia Commons

Why don't equestrians ride or drive zebras? Zebra face photo by Lunkwill (2004 ) - WIkipedia Commons
Zebras are wild equids, who generally live in untamed herds of their own kind. Grazing zebras in the wild (2004) - Wikipedia Commons
The zebra is colorful and striking, but his body form does not lend itself to wearing a saddle. Zebras photo by John Storr (1997) - Wikipedia Commons
Can a zebra be domesticated? Equestrian trainers have tried, but few have succeeded. Zebra photo by Andre Karwath - Wikipedia Commons
The rare Albino zebra bears particularly striking markings. Zebra Albino photo by Stepshep (2006) - Wikipedia Commons
Equine enthusiasts often enjoy viewing zebras in natural, or like natural, habitats, such as wildlife preserves. Zebra in wildlife preserve photo by Moongateclimber (2007) - Wikipedia Commons
The zebra seems happiest when he is left in his own element. Zoo zebra photo by Pro2 (2008) - Wikipedia Commons
Zebras may occasionally be seen in petting zoos, but they have been known to bite. Zebra in petting zoo photo by Nickers and Ink (2009). Photo copyrighted by Nickers and Ink.
Circuses and daredevil shows have displayed zebras working under saddle - or even jumping fences and other hurdles. Zebra jumping photo from U.S. Library of Congress Archives (circa 1900) - Wikipedia Commons
Actress Hayden Panettiere rode a trained zebra (actually several different zebras) in the 2005 movie Racing Stripes. Actor Frankie Munoz voiced the character of the zebra. Racing Stripes movie poster from Warner Brothers Pictures (2005).
What is a zorse? This is an equine hybrid. Zorse photo by Kumana Wild Equines (2009) - Wikipedia Commons
A zonkey is another form of equine hybrid. Zonkey photo by Ruth Boraggina (2006) - Wikipedia Commons
The zebra may have a handsome profile, but is there any need for him to wear a halter, a headstall or a bridle? Zebra face photo by Lunkwill (2004 ) - Wikipedia Commons
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