Are wild horses in North America direct desendantes from the fossils on continent?

Wild horses in North America are not directly descended from the fossils found on the continent. The modern wild horses in North America are descendants of horses that were introduced by Spanish explorers in the 16th century. These horses were descended from domesticated horses that originated in Europe and Asia.

The native horses in North American became extinct around 10,000 years ago. It is believed that the extinction of these horses may have been caused by climate change and the arrival of humans in the Americas.