horse latitudes Subtropical latitudes, coinciding with a major anticyclonic belt, which are characterized by generally settled weather and light or moderate winds. When sailing ships carrying cargoes of horses were becalmed in these latitudes, horses would sometimes be thrown overboard, mainly to reduce the demand for drinking water.

horse latitudes Subtropical latitudes coinciding with a major anticyclonic belt; they are characterized by generally settled weather and light or moderate winds. When sailing ships carrying cargoes of horses were becalmed in these latitudes, horses would sometimes be thrown overboard, mainly to reduce the demand for drinking water.