Journey back with us as we take a peek behind the curtain of the greatest shows on earth. This week we check out the raw horsepower behind the traveling circus. (more…)
Journey back with us as we take a peek behind the curtain of the greatest shows on earth. This week we feature one of the first openly transgender equestrian performers, Omar Kingsley. (more…)
Journey back with us as we take a peek behind the curtain of the greatest shows on earth. This week, we check out a few equestrian girl bosses of the center ring.
Studies have shown that horses can utilize both visual and tactile signals to communicate with their caretakers, learn symbols and distinguish between human facial expressions. So just how smart are horses? Let’s take a look at the history and exciting new research into horse intelligence. (more…)
Journey back with us as we take a peek behind the curtain of the greatest shows on earth, all of which were deeply rooted in horsemanship. First up, Philip and Patty Astley and their infamous Amphitheatre. (more…)
History is full of strange and fascinating practices. Not the least of which is tied to folklore designed to ward off evil spirits. This week’s Equus Obscurus focuses on the history of entombing horse skulls. Learn more: (more…)
We all know the horse world can be a bit strange. This new series takes a deep dive into the weird, wild, and wonderful world of horses and history. This week, we take a look at horse armor. (more…)
If ever there were an equine girl boss, it’s definitely Buffalo Calf Road woman, who fought in the Battle of Rosebud Creek and the Battle of Little Bighorn. (more…)
This week’s equine girl boss is Rani of Jhansi, who is described as India’s Joan of Arc and one of the greatest freedom fighters of India. Learn more about this equestrian warrior. (more…)
The next installment of Equine Girl Bosses introduces the Rives Sisters. Amelie and Gertrude were exceptional horsewomen and writers — we can get behind that! (more…)
From training with the circus to working with “untamable” rescues, Empress Elizabeth of Austria, affectionately known as Sisi, certainly was an equine girl boss. (more…)
Amanda Uechi Ronan, HN’s corresponding queen of the equine silver screen, has a burning question about Avengers: Endgame — WHERE DID THAT PEGASUS COME FROM?
Dr. Gregory Beroza has plenty of tales to tell from a distinguished career in equine veterinary medicine, but his most incredible story is the time he found himself treating none other than Secretariat on Belmont Stakes Day, 1973.
