Amanda Uechi Ronan

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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.

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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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Memorial Day: Horses of War

From the thundering hooves on ancient battlefields to the ceremonial graves of warrior kings, the horse has been

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Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month

May celebrates the achievements and contributions of Asian and Pacific Americans. Today we recognize a few equestrians.

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Happy Mother’s Day, Horse Nation.

From avid equestrians to those who prefer to cheer from the sidelines, today we celebrate all the horse

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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

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The Man From Snowy River Stockman’s Challenge

Possibly the coolest horse event to ever exist.

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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

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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

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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

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Earth Month: Eco-Friendly Horse Keeping

Earth Month, celebrated each April, is a global initiative aimed at raising awareness and inspiring action to protect

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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.”

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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,

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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

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Women’s History Month: Boudica

The queen of the Iceni in the first century CE rebelled against Roman rule and burned down London.

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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

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In The News: Court Orders Return of Cloned Polo Ponies

The ruling is being regarded as a landmark decision.

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Black History Month: In The Show Ring

Black equestrians have shaped and continue to influence the equestrian world despite historical barriers.

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Black History Month: The Wild West

One in four cowboys was black, according to historians.

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Black History Month: Thoroughbred Racing

Thoroughbred racing was dominated by Black jockeys for decades before being unofficially banned in 1904.

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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.

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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.

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