Five Years on Horseback: An Epic Journey Across the Americas

March 25, 2025Amanda Uechi RonanAmanda Uechi Ronan#ENDURANCE, #equestrian, #longdistanceriding, #NEWSComments Off on 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, following the famously known Pan-American Highway that starts in Ushuaia, Argentina and finishes in Alaska. (more…)

Women’s History Month: The Pretty Horsebreakers

March 18, 2025Amanda Uechi RonanAmanda Uechi Ronan#bridgerton, #equestrian, #HISTORY, #womenshistorymonthComments Off on 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

March 10, 2025Amanda Uechi RonanAmanda Uechi Ronan#archaeology, #celtic, #equestrian, #HISTORY, #womenshistorymonthComments Off on 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

March 6, 2025Amanda Uechi RonanAmanda Uechi Ronan#amazonwarriors, #equestrian, #HISTORY, #sarmatians, #scythians, #Ukraine, #womenshistorymonth, #womenwarriorsComments Off on 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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In The News: Court Orders Return of Cloned Polo Ponies

March 4, 2025Amanda Uechi RonanAmanda Uechi Ronan#clone, #legal, #NEWS, #POLO, #SCIENCEComments Off on In The News: Court Orders Return of Cloned Polo Ponies

The ruling is being regarded as a landmark decision. (more…)

Black History Month: In The Show Ring

February 25, 2025Amanda Uechi RonanAmanda Uechi Ronan#blackhistorymonth, #HISTORY, #SHOWJUMPING, #VAULTING, #weareallequestriansComments Off on 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

February 18, 2025Amanda Uechi RonanAmanda Uechi Ronan#blackhistorymonth, #HISTORY, #weareallequestriansComments Off on Black History Month: The Wild West

One in four cowboys was black, according to historians. (more…)

Black History Month: Thoroughbred Racing

February 11, 2025Amanda Uechi RonanAmanda Uechi Ronan#blackhistorymonth, #HORSE RACING, #horseracingComments Off on Black History Month: Thoroughbred Racing

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

Horseback Riding Becomes A Part of You. It’s, Literally, Science. Maybe.

February 7, 2025Amanda Uechi RonanAmanda Uechi Ronan#archaeology, #HISTORY, #SCIENCEComments Off on 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…)

In the News: Gene-Edited Super Horses?

February 4, 2025Amanda Uechi RonanAmanda Uechi Ronan#clone, #inthenews, #SCIENCEComments Off on 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. (more…)

Putting The Hot Back In Hot Shoeing

September 24, 2024Amanda Uechi RonanAmanda Uechi Ronan#horse, farrierComments Off on Putting The Hot Back In Hot Shoeing

Let’s all take a moment to meet Samuel Wolfenden of SW Farriers. (more…)

Cutting Event Closes New York Fashion Week

September 17, 2024Amanda Uechi RonanAmanda Uechi Ronan#bellahadid, #CELEBRITY, #cuttinghorse, #horseComments Off on Cutting Event Closes New York Fashion Week

Horse Couture is here to stay.

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Horses at The Met: Bring on the Chonks

August 20, 2024Amanda Uechi RonanAmanda Uechi Ronan#ART, #equestrian, #HISTORY, #horse, #horseart, #museumComments Off on 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…)

Friday Flicks: My Lady Jane (2024)

August 16, 2024Amanda Uechi RonanAmanda Uechi Ronan#equestrian, #fridayflicks, #horse, #movieComments Off on 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 you’ll want to.

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Horses at The Met: Mare Glare and More

August 13, 2024Amanda Uechi RonanAmanda Uechi Ronan#ART, #equestrian, #FUNNY, #horse, #horseartComments Off on 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 two things. One, there are horses everywhere. Two, most of them are so over it. (more…)

Check Yourself Before You Wreck Yourself: An Op-Ed and a Rant

August 6, 2024Amanda Uechi RonanAmanda Uechi Ronan#equestrian, #horse, #inthenews, Olympics, Op-edComments Off on 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 Uechi Ronan takes a moment to discuss how to move forward following the drama surrounding Charlotte Dujardin. (more…)

Horses at The Met: Weird, Wonderful and Empowering

August 3, 2024Amanda Uechi RonanAmanda Uechi Ronan#ART, #equestrian, #HISTORY, #horseComments Off on 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…)

Celebrity Equestrians: An Update on Bella Hadid

July 25, 2024Amanda Uechi RonanAmanda Uechi Ronan#CELEBRITY, #horseComments Off on Celebrity Equestrians: An Update on Bella Hadid

We check in with the model that’s single-handedly making “cowgirl couture” a thing. (more…)

Celebrity Equestrians: Xavier Legette

July 23, 2024Amanda Uechi RonanAmanda Uechi Ronan#CELEBRITY, #horseComments Off on Celebrity Equestrians: Xavier Legette

Carolina Panthers first-round pick wide receiver, Xavier Legette, rides to escape. (more…)

Friday Flicks: The Rider (2017)

July 19, 2024Amanda Uechi RonanAmanda Uechi Ronan#fridayflicks, #horse, #MOVIESComments Off on Friday Flicks: The Rider (2017)

Loosely based on the life of Brady Jandreau, The Rider gives a deep, introspective look at the cost of dreams. I watched it, and now so should you. (more…)

Summer School: The Last Wild Horses

July 18, 2024Amanda Uechi RonanAmanda Uechi Ronan#horse, #inthenews, #przewalskisComments Off on Summer School: The Last Wild Horses

Let’s talk Przewalski’s horses. (more…)

The 12 Types of Horses

June 25, 2024Amanda Uechi RonanAmanda Uechi Ronan#equestrian, HUMORComments Off on The 12 Types of Horses

As depicted in a set of prints by Thomas Rowlandson in 1799. (more…)

Discussion: The Cost of Horses

June 19, 2024Amanda Uechi RonanAmanda Uechi Ronan#inthenews, #SURVEYComments Off on Discussion: The Cost of Horses

The United Kingdom’s National Equine Welfare Council has released worrying results from their latest cost of living survey. But how’s the USA and the rest of the world doing? Sound off in the comments! (more…)

Summer School: Thank You, Sintashta.

June 14, 2024Amanda Uechi RonanAmanda Uechi Ronan#HISTORY, #HORSES IN HISTORYComments Off on Summer School: Thank You, Sintashta.

Scientists have traced the origin of the modern horse to a lineage that emerged 4,200 years ago. (more…)

Robert Duvall Mourns ‘Redman’

June 4, 2024Amanda Uechi RonanAmanda Uechi Ronan#CELEBRITY, #celebrityequestrianComments Off on Robert Duvall Mourns ‘Redman’

The longtime celebrity equestrian said goodbye to a dear friend on May 29. (more…)