#HORSES IN HISTORY
The Greatest Match Race Ever Run
On February 24th, 1974, one of the greatest match races of all time was run at Hipodromo de las Americas in Mexico City, Mexico. The race was advertised as a contest between two nations, but it was also a contest between two breeds: the Thoroughbred and the Quarter Horse.
Incitatus: The OG Pampered Pony
“Caligula’s excessive devotion to Incitatus is one of the things that historians use to prove his insanity. But if treating your horse better than you treat politicians is a sign of insanity, then how many of us are guilty?”
’12 Strong’ Brings Story of ‘Horse Soldiers’ in Afghanistan to Big Screen
Set to release on January 19, 2018, ’12 Strong’ brings to the big screen the incredible true story of a group of Special Forces soldiers deployed to Afghanistan after 9/11 — and found themselves climbing into the saddle.
Horses In History: The Years Without a Triple Crown (Part II)
We’re continuing our look back at the history of the Triple Crown by examining the years — like this one — where a different horse won each leg. Pick up at 1983 here!
Horses In History: The Years Without a Triple Crown (Part I)
With both Cloud Computing and Always Dreaming skipping the Belmont, we’ll have three different winners of the Triple Crown races this year. We take a look back through the Triple Crown’s history for similar stories!
Horses in History: Therese Renz, Equine Circus Performer Extraordinaire
A story as good as the photo.
History’s Greatest War Horses
Reader Ash Stevens offers a brief history on a few famous war horses through the ages in honor of Memorial Day.
#ThrowbackThursday: Retro Weird Horse News
Rescues and runaways, bees and barrels, and quite the to-do over horses wearing hats. No. Really.
Horses in History: Famous Horses of The Civil War
Hannah Richardson introduces us to the most famous horses of the Civil War, their great deeds on the line of battle and the men they carried safely through the war.
Trivia Quiz: U.S. Presidents and Horses
Test your knowledge with our interactive quiz!
Halloween Horse History: The 40-Horse Hitch Hands
Big Jake Posey may have had a scary appearance and hands that could star in a horror film, but there was much more to this man — and his 40-horse hitch — than meets the eye.
Horses in History: Marie Bynum Smith, Texas’ First Cowgirl
A steer-wrestlin’ cow-cuttin’ calf brandin’ genuine article woman of the wild west.
Looking Back: Queen Elizabeth II’s Burmese
In honor of Queen Elizabeth II becoming the UK’s longest-reigning monarch, we’re taking a look at one of her most iconic and beloved riding horses, Burmese.
Stunning ‘900 Horses’ Mural Honors Dark Moment in Native American Horse History
A temporary but painstakingly created community art project honors one of the Pacific Northwest’s most gruesome tragedies.
Horses in History: CRAZY Horse News from Yesteryear
Rescues and Runaways, Bees and Barrels, and quite the to-do over horses wearing hats. No. Really. (more…)
Two Breeds That Don’t Look Like the Original
Put the American Shetland and the American Belgian side-by-side with their European namesakes and you won’t even guess they’re technically the same breed. (more…)
Real-Life ‘War Horse’ Awarded for WWI Devotion to Duty
Nearly 100 years after his service in World War I, “Warrior” is posthumously awarded the Dickin Medal for gallantry or devotion to duty in military service. (more…)
Dalahäst: The Little Wooden Horse of Sweden
You may have seen images of the little red tailless horse on signs, clothing, or in IKEA. What’s the origin of this equestrian symbol of Sweden? (more…)
Horses in History: River Rescues, Mare Suicides & False Teeth
Leaping small children, towing airplanes, and rescuing people, dogs, and other horses was all in the day of a life of a vintage equine, apparently. (more…)
15 Epic Horse History Photos
There was once a time when capturing your horse doing something amazing/adorable/epic wasn’t as easy as whipping out your smart phone, but that didn’t stop the photographers of yesteryear from capturing these amazing equines at work. (more…)
Horses in History: Bizarre Horse News Archives
Headlines include: “Favorite’s Jockey Falls, Remounts Wrong Horse”, “William’s Jaw”, and “Yawning Horses Rare Except in Jacob’s Barn.” (more…)
Horses in History: The caparisoned horse
Our resident horse historian Lorraine Jackson examines this military tradition and remembers Black Jack, one of only two U.S. Army horses to ever be buried with full U.S. Military Honors. (more…)
Horses in History: The Caparisoned Horse
Our resident horse historian Lorraine Jackson examines this military tradition and remembers Black Jack, one of only two U.S. Army horses to ever be buried with full U.S. Military Honors. (more…)