Amanda Uechi Ronan

Model Bella Hadid Competes in Cutting

January 24, 2024Amanda Uechi RonanAmanda Uechi Ronan#CELEBRITY, #CUTTINGComments Off

Hadid competed in the $50,000 Limited Amateur event at the Bosque Ranch in Weatherford, Texas. (more…)

In The News: Oldest Frame Saddle in the World Discovered in “Cave of the Equestrian”

December 19, 2023Amanda Uechi RonanAmanda Uechi Ronan#archaeology, #HISTORY, MongoliaComments Off

The Mongolian saddle dates back to the fourth and fifth centuries CE. (more…)

In the News: Australia Lifts Ban on Aerial Shooting of Brumbies

November 7, 2023Amanda Uechi RonanAmanda Uechi Ronan#horse, #NEWS, #wildhorsesComments Off

New South Wales authorities describe the act as “essential” to protect endangered wildlife. (more…)

Spooky Season: Scientists Extract Blood from 42,000-Year-Old Foal

October 24, 2023Amanda Uechi RonanAmanda Uechi Ronan#archaeology, #clone, #HISTORY, #inthenewsComments Off

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

October 19, 2023Amanda Uechi RonanAmanda Uechi Ronan#archaeology, #HISTORY, #inthenewsComments Off

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…)

So You Think You Can… Be An Equine Chiropractor?

August 29, 2023Amanda Uechi RonanAmanda Uechi Ronan#equestrian, #horse, #horsejob, #soyouthinkyoucanComments Off

“So You Think You Can…” is a series that highlights jobs in the horse industry. We’ll speak to professionals and figure out what it takes if you’re interested in a career change. This week we discuss equine chiropractic care. (more…)

Barn Aisle Chats: Falling in Love with Erin

August 24, 2023Amanda Uechi RonanAmanda Uechi Ronan#barnaislechats, #BOOK, #equestrian, #horse, #POLOComments Off

Barn Aisle Chats is a new series where we’ll meet equestrians from all walks of life and disciplines. Today, we chat with Erin Lindsay McCabe about her new steamy polo rom-com. (more…)

In The News: Archaeologists Uncover Ancient Horse ‘Cult’ Pyramid

August 22, 2023Amanda Uechi RonanAmanda Uechi Ronan#archaeology, #equestrian, #horse, #inthenewsComments Off

Archaeologists from the L.N. Gumilyov Eurasian National University (ENU) recently uncovered a step pyramid dating to the early 2nd millennium BCE. (more…)

Barn Aisle Chats: Physio With Dr. Aaron

August 17, 2023Amanda Uechi RonanAmanda Uechi Ronan#barnaislechats, #equestrian, #horse, #horsechiropractorComments Off

In Barn Aisle Chats we meet equestrians from all walks of life and disciplines. Today, we chat with Dr. Arianna Aaron, DC about her love for horses and equine integrative medicine.

Barn Aisle Chats: Milestones With Kate

August 1, 2023Amanda Uechi RonanAmanda Uechi Ronan#barnaislechats, #hearthorse, #INTERVIEWComments Off

Barn Aisle Chats is a new series where we’ll meet equestrians from all walks of life and disciplines. Today, we chat with Kate just as she takes a big step in her adult life.
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Summer School: Evolution of the Saddle

July 18, 2023Amanda Uechi RonanAmanda Uechi Ronan#equestrian, #horse, #SADDLE, #themoreyouknowComments Off

The evolution of the saddle spans thousands of years, and it has undergone significant changes in design, materials, and functionality.
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Friday Flicks: Concrete Cowboy

July 14, 2023Amanda Uechi RonanAmanda Uechi Ronan#FRIDAY FLICKS, #fridayflicks, #horse, #horsemovieComments Off

A contemporary western that strikes at the heart of what it means to survive. (more…)

Summer School: Evolution of the Bit

July 6, 2023Amanda Uechi RonanAmanda Uechi Ronan#HISTORY, #horse, #themoreyouknowComments Off

Instruments of control or tools that facilitate communication and cooperation—this week in summer school, we talk bits.
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Summer School: Evolution of the Horse

June 22, 2023Amanda Uechi RonanAmanda Uechi Ronan#horse, #SCIENCE, #themoreyouknowComments Off

From their humble beginnings as small, forest-dwelling creatures to the pampered pets of today, horses have undergone a series of transformative changes over millions of years.
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Friday Flicks: Free Rein

June 8, 2023Amanda Uechi RonanAmanda Uechi Ronan#fridayflicks, #horse, #movie, #MovieReviewComments Off

Girl meets horse in exotic locale. Falls in love.
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In The News: Archaeologists Find Evidence of Earliest Known Equestrians

May 16, 2023Amanda Uechi RonanAmanda Uechi Ronan#anthropology, #equestrian, #HISTORY, #NEWS, #SCIENCEComments Off

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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Adolfo Cambiaso Says Goodbye to Cuartetera

May 9, 2023Amanda Uechi RonanAmanda Uechi Ronan#cambiaso, #horse, #POLOComments Off

The world’s top ranked polo player bids an emotional farewell to the mare that helped build his career. (more…)

In the News: Archaeologists Discover ‘Princely’ Horse

May 8, 2023Amanda Uechi RonanAmanda Uechi Ronan#archaeology, #attilathehun, #horse, #NEWS, #SCIENCEComments Off

A warrior and his horse, estimated to be from the 5th century CE, have been found in Romania. (more…)

Friday Flicks: Nope (2022)

May 3, 2023Amanda Uechi RonanAmanda Uechi Ronan#horse, #horsemovie, #jordanpeele, #MovieReviewComments Off

Say yep to Jordan Peele’s horsey horror ‘Nope.’ (more…)

In The News: Zoo Celebrates Second Cloned Przewalski’s Horse

May 2, 2023Amanda Uechi RonanAmanda Uechi Ronan#clone, #horse, #NEWS, #SCIENCEComments Off

The San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance welcomed the bouncing baby boy on February 17. (more…)

Barn Aisle Chats: Thoroughbred Aftercare With Emma

April 25, 2023Amanda Uechi RonanAmanda Uechi Ronan#barnaislechats, #equestrian, #OTTB, #racehorseComments Off

In the series Barn Aisle Chats, we meet equestrians from all walks of life and disciplines. Today, we chat with Emma about life at the track. (more…)

Friday Flicks: Ride (2023)

April 21, 2023Amanda Uechi RonanAmanda Uechi Ronan#fridayflicks, #MovieReview, #rodeo, #trickridingComments Off

Heartland meets Yellowstone in this Hallmark family drama. (more…)

Celebrity Equestrians: Beau Mirchoff

April 18, 2023Amanda Uechi RonanAmanda Uechi Ronan#CELEBRITY, #equestrian, #FANGIRLComments Off

Returning to her roots, Amanda dives back into her old series, “Celebrity Equestrians,” to fangirl about Beau Mirchoff. (more…)

Barn Aisle Chats: OTTB Rehabilitation With Erin

March 16, 2023Amanda Uechi RonanAmanda Uechi Ronan#barnaislechats, #horserehab, #horserescue, #OTTBComments Off

In the series Barn Aisle Chats, we meet equestrians from all walks of life and disciplines. Today, we chat with Erin about racehorse rehabilitation and rehoming. (more…)

So You Think You Can… Be a Broodmare Manager?

March 9, 2023Amanda Uechi RonanAmanda Uechi Ronan#broodmare, #equestrian, #horse, #horsebreeding, #horsecare, #horsecareer, #horsejobComments Off

“So You Think You Can…” is a series that highlights jobs in the horse industry. We speak to professionals and figure out what it takes if you’re interested in a career change. This week we discuss broodmare management. (more…)