Oxen are thought to have first been harnessed and put to work around 4000 BC. See more

Working oxen are taught to respond to the signals of the teamster, bullocky or ox-driver. These signals are given by verbal command and body language, reinforced by a goad, whip or a long pole (which also serves as … See more

Working oxen usually require shoes, although in England not all working oxen were shod. Since their hooves are cloven, two shoes are required for each hoof, as opposed to a single horseshoe. Ox shoes are usually … See more

Oxen can pull heavier loads, and pull for a longer period of time than horses depending on weather conditions.
On the other hand, they are also slower than horses, which has both advantages and disadv… See more