HN historian Lorraine Jackson reaches deep into the rich and fabled past of her family’s adopted Sulphur Mustang, Posie. (more…)
#HORSES IN HISTORY
Horses in History: George Washington’s Mule Fetish
Happy President’s Day! Horse Nation’s historian-in-residence Lorraine Jackson discovers that our nation’s founding father was also our country’s first breeder of mules.
Horses in History: The Hungarian Heroine, Part III
This week Lorraine Jackson concludes her deeply fascinating three-part series on the little-known story of Judith Gyurky and her Clover Horses. (more…)
Horses in History: A Hungarian Heroine, Part I
Lorraine Jackson stumbled across this crazy story of a woman and a horse who transcended extraordinary odds not only to survive, but to find one another. (more…)
Horses in History: Greenwich Park’s past
There’s a lot more to London Olympic equestrian venue Greenwich Park than grass and trees. HN’s historian-in-resident Lorraine Jackson reveals the park’s storied past. (more…)
Horses in History: America’s first big equestrian break
Horse Nation is very excited for the return of its beloved series, Horses in History. This week Lorraine Jackson tells the story of America’s first medal winning Olympic Eventing Team. (more…)
Horses in History: The X factor
Horse Nation’s in-house historian Lorraine Jackson explores the science behind a genetic mutation that results in a larger-than-average heart–a huge advantage for racehorses. (more…)
Horses in History: *Noor’s story revisited
Last week, Lorraine Jackson explored the life (and afterlife) of racing legend *Noor. This week, she expounds upon the story with an interview with one of *Noor’s biggest fans. (more…)
Horses in History: Noor’s Last Victory Lap
Charles Howard is known for owning Seabiscuit, but what about his other history-making runner, Noor? Lorraine Jackson has the scoop on this tall, dark and handsome son of Nasrullah. (more…)
#TBT: The Welsh Pony’s Worst Enemy
Under the reign of King Henry VIII, all horses beneath a certain height were ordered to be destroyed. Lorraine Jackson explains how the Welsh Pony circumvented the tyrant’s rule. (more…)
Horses in History: Olympic girl power
When HN’s resident historian Lorraine Jackson started looking into the history of women in Olympic-level equestrian sport, she uncovered the incredible story of Lis Hartel. (more…)
Horses in History: Mr. President, tear down these stables!
Pop quiz: Whose idea was it to replace the White House stables with a four-car garage? Our historian-in-residence Lorraine Jackson has the answer. (more…)
Horses in History: Arabians and Corn Flakes
How did breakfast cereal mogul William K. Kellogg help shape the legacy of the U.S. Arabian breeding program? HN’s historian-in-residence Lorraine Jackson explains. (more…)
Horses in History: Britain’s Royal Mews
Today, HN’s resident equine historian Lorraine Jackson takes us inside the gilded gates of Buckingham Palace to learn about the Mews (queenspeak for “stable”) and the horses who live there. (more…)
Horses in History: Stuffed horses
Our resident historian Lorraine Jackson is back this week with a new, delightfully macabre column about horses and taxidermy. (more…)