Amanda Uechi Ronan
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 society was extremely limited. →
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. →
Putting The Hot Back In Hot Shoeing
Let’s all take a moment to meet Samuel Wolfenden of SW Farriers. →
Cutting Event Closes New York Fashion Week
Horse Couture is here to stay. →
Horses at The Met: Bring on the Chonks
This summer I visited The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City, and what I found were →
Friday Flicks: My Lady Jane (2024)
An alternate history retelling of the real-life English noblewoman, Lady Jane Grey. I watched it and I think →
Horses at The Met: Mare Glare and More
This summer I visited The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City, and I was struck by →
Check Yourself Before You Wreck Yourself: An Op-Ed and a Rant
The muck hit the stall fan. Now we all have to figure out how to handle it. Amanda →
Horses at The Met: Weird, Wonderful and Empowering
This summer I visited The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City, and what I found was →
Celebrity Equestrians: An Update on Bella Hadid
We check in with the model that’s single-handedly making “cowgirl couture” a thing. →
Celebrity Equestrians: Xavier Legette
Carolina Panthers first-round pick wide receiver, Xavier Legette, rides to escape. →
Friday Flicks: The Rider (2017)
Loosely based on the life of Brady Jandreau, The Rider gives a deep, introspective look at the cost →
Summer School: The Last Wild Horses
Let’s talk Przewalski’s horses. →
The 12 Types of Horses
As depicted in a set of prints by Thomas Rowlandson in 1799. →
Discussion: The Cost of Horses
The United Kingdom’s National Equine Welfare Council has released worrying results from their latest cost of living survey. →
Summer School: Thank You, Sintashta.
Scientists have traced the origin of the modern horse to a lineage that emerged 4,200 years ago. →
Robert Duvall Mourns ‘Redman’
The longtime celebrity equestrian said goodbye to a dear friend on May 29. →
Please Keep Your Hands To Yourself: An Op-Ed And A Rant
Amanda makes a case for proper social etiquette… and maybe spirals just a little bit. →