Amanda Uechi Ronan
Texas Flooding: How You Can Help
The recent flooding along the Guadalupe River in central Texas has torn through communities, leaving heartbreak in its wake. →
Horses of Greece: Hydra Horsepower
I recently had the pleasure of visiting Hydra, Greece, and this little island is like stepping back in time. It’s only about an hour and a half away from Athens by ferry, but it feels like a world of its own. No cars. Instead, you’ll find an island where the primary modes of transportation are →
Horses of Greece: The Jockey of Artemision
As a lifelong horse enthusiast and museum junkie, I’ve seen my fair share of statues, but nothing prepared me for the Jockey of Artemision. →
Five Years on Horseback: 1,000 Miles Done
Olivia and Ben, a Canadian and an Aussie, are traveling on horseback across the Americas from south to north, following the famous Pan-American Highway that begins in Ushuaia, Argentina, and ends in Alaska. Once a month, they’ll share notes from their life on the road. →
Saddles and Solidarity on Queer Horse-Tok
As we celebrate the vibrant, diverse, and ever-evolving LGBTQIA+ community this Pride Month, we’re also spotlighting voices that challenge the expected and ride proudly into new territory. This week, we’re thrilled to welcome guest contributor Numa. →
Memorial Day: Horses of War
From the thundering hooves on ancient battlefields to the ceremonial graves of warrior kings, the horse has been →
Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month
May celebrates the achievements and contributions of Asian and Pacific Americans. Today we recognize a few equestrians. →
Happy Mother’s Day, Horse Nation.
From avid equestrians to those who prefer to cheer from the sidelines, today we celebrate all the horse →
Mental Health Awareness Month: Saddle Up for a Happier Mind
Horseback riding offers far more than just physical exercise — it can be a powerful tool for mental →
The Man From Snowy River Stockman’s Challenge
Possibly the coolest horse event to ever exist. →
Five Years on Horseback: Cold and Wind
Olivia and Ben, a Canadian and an Aussie, are traveling on horseback across the Americas from south to →
In the News: Sensational Archaeological Discovery in Stuttgart
An excavation by the State Office for Monument Preservation uncovered more than 100 Roman horse skeletons in southwestern →
In The News: Using AI to Police Horse Welfare
In a 2024 study, researchers used machine learning models to predict emotional states in horses — an approach →
Earth Month: Eco-Friendly Horse Keeping
Earth Month, celebrated each April, is a global initiative aimed at raising awareness and inspiring action to protect →
Women’s History Month: Lozen the Apache War Prophet
Lozen fought against Mexican and American forces for 30 years, earning the nickname “Apache Joan of Arc.” →
Five Years on Horseback: An Epic Journey Across the Americas
Olivia and Ben, a Canadian and an Aussie, are crossing the Americas from bottom to top with horses, →
Women’s History Month: The Pretty Horsebreakers
The pretty horsebreakers of Victorian London mastered both horses and men, during a time when women’s role in →
Women’s History Month: Boudica
The queen of the Iceni in the first century CE rebelled against Roman rule and burned down London. →
Women’s History Month: Scythia and Sarmatia
A fascinating blend of mythology and archaeological evidence, today we explore the legendary warrior women of ancient Scythia →
In The News: Court Orders Return of Cloned Polo Ponies
The ruling is being regarded as a landmark decision. →
Black History Month: In The Show Ring
Black equestrians have shaped and continue to influence the equestrian world despite historical barriers. →
Black History Month: The Wild West
One in four cowboys was black, according to historians. →
Black History Month: Thoroughbred Racing
Thoroughbred racing was dominated by Black jockeys for decades before being unofficially banned in 1904. →
Horseback Riding Becomes A Part of You. It’s, Literally, Science. Maybe.
A new study reveals that horseback riding leaves evidence on our skeletons and has for thousands of years. →
In the News: Gene-Edited Super Horses?
Argentine biotech firm Kheiron have produced the world’s first genetically edited horses using a technique called CRISPR-Cas9. →