Free Roaming Horses (IMAGE) Ecological Society of America Caption Horses have been integral to human life throughout history, and hold widespread cultural significance. But horses are not native (at least in the modern era) to many of the places where they currently roam. Credit Photo courtesy of Steve Petersen Usage Restrictions Photo courtesy of Steve Petersen. License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.