#HISTORY
The Soldier Queen: Marie of Romania
Declared to be the “only man in Romania” at the 1917 Paris Peace Conference, Queen Marie defied expectations, becoming the first woman to be named Commander of a Romanian military cavalry regiment. (more…)
Belgium’s Shrimp-Fishing Horsemen: A Living Tradition of the North Sea
What do shrimp, the North Sea, and draft horses have in common? A centuries-old tradition known as paardenvissers, that’s what. Learn about the Belgian horsemen who still ride their sturdy Brabants into the surf to haul in nets of shrimp.
Horses of Greece: From Pottery to Pegasus
I went to Greece for the views and the sunshine, but (not suprisingly) ended up on a tour of all things horse. (more…)
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. (more…)
Memorial Day: Horses of War
From the thundering hooves on ancient battlefields to the ceremonial graves of warrior kings, the horse has been one of humanity’s most enduring military allies. (more…)
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 Germany.
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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.” (more…)
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. (more…)
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 and Sarmatia, renowned for their equestrian prowess and fearsome reputations.
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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. (more…)
Black History Month: The Wild West
One in four cowboys was black, according to historians. (more…)
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. (more…)
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 some absolute units. Oh, they thic thicc. (more…)
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 that horses, in any form, intrigue me. (more…)
Summer School: Thank You, Sintashta.
Scientists have traced the origin of the modern horse to a lineage that emerged 4,200 years ago. (more…)
Women’s History Month: Anne Blunt, Lady of the Horses
Lady Anne Blunt was a trailblazer in the world of Arabian horse breeding and preservation. (more…)
Women’s History Month: Zenobia, the Equestrian Rebel
As the Queen of Palmyra in the third century, Zenobia was known for her exceptional equestrian skills, riding into battle at the head of her armies to take on the Roman Empire. (more…)
In The News: Oldest Frame Saddle in the World Discovered in “Cave of the Equestrian”
The Mongolian saddle dates back to the fourth and fifth centuries CE. (more…)
Spooky Season: Scientists Extract Blood from 42,000-Year-Old Foal
If that’s not spooky enough, they also hope to regrow viable cells from the sample and maybe even make a clone. (more…)
In the News: Ancient Horse Bridle Found in Glacial Ice
Climate change driven ice melts are revealing hundreds of ancient artifacts in a Norwegian mountain pass 6,500 feet above sea level, near the Lendbreen pass on Galdhøpiggen, Norway’s tallest mountain. (more…)
Summer School: Evolution of the Bit
Instruments of control or tools that facilitate communication and cooperation—this week in summer school, we talk bits.
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In The News: Archaeologists Find Evidence of Earliest Known Equestrians
A recent discovery reveals humans may have been riding horses at least 5,000 years ago, over 1,000 years earlier than previously thought.
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