Therefore , the slaughter of one 's horse for consumption becomes a moment of immense homage to the person or event for which the horse was slain .
Tonga has long lacked land area compared with its population so the missionaries introduced horsemeat in lieu of cattle .
The slaughter of one 's horse for consumption becomes a moment of immense homage to the person or event for which the horse was slain .
Tonga has long lacked land area compared with its population so the missionaries introduced horsemeat in lieu of cattle .