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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

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…)

Horses at The Met: Weird, Wonderful and Empowering

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

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…)

Summer School: Thank You, Sintashta.

June 14, 2024Amanda Uechi RonanAmanda Uechi Ronan#HISTORY, #HORSES IN HISTORYComments Off

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

Women’s History Month: Anne Blunt, Lady of the Horses

March 19, 2024Amanda Uechi RonanAmanda Uechi Ronan#Arabians, #equestrian, #HISTORY, #womenshistorymonthComments Off

Lady Anne Blunt was a trailblazer in the world of Arabian horse breeding and preservation. (more…)

Women’s History Month: Zenobia, the Equestrian Rebel

March 12, 2024Amanda Uechi RonanAmanda Uechi Ronan#equestrian, #HISTORY, #womenshistorymonth, #womenwarriorsComments Off

As the Queen of Palmyra in the third century, Zenobia was known for her exceptional equestrian skills, riding into battle at the head of her armies to take on the Roman Empire. (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…)

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…)

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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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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Spooky But True: History That Will Haunt You

October 25, 2022Amanda Uechi RonanAmanda Uechi Ronan#folklore, #HALLOWEEN, #HISTORY, #horseComments Off

Halloween is upon us, so torture yourself with these three stranger than fiction equestrian horror stories.

Horses in the Circus: Modern Day

July 5, 2022Amanda Uechi RonanAmanda Uechi Ronan#ART, #circus, #gameofthrones, #HISTORY, #horse, #VAULTINGComments Off

We journeyed back to take a peek behind the curtain of the greatest shows on earth. This week we feature modern day performers. (more…)

Horses in the Circus: The Outtakes

June 23, 2022Amanda Uechi RonanAmanda Uechi Ronan#circus, #HISTORY, #horse, #mystery, #themoreyouknow, #TRIVIAComments Off

We journeyed back to take a peek behind the curtain of the greatest shows on earth, but the big top still has its mysteries. (more…)

Horses in the Circus: Work Horses

June 16, 2022Amanda Uechi RonanAmanda Uechi Ronan#circus, #drafthorse, #HISTORY, #WORKING HORSESComments Off

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…)

Horses in the Circus: Omar Kingsley

June 15, 2022Amanda Uechi RonanAmanda Uechi Ronan#circus, #equestrian, #HISTORY, #lgbtq, #pridemonthComments Off

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…)

Horses in the Circus: Equestrian Girl Bosses

June 15, 2022Amanda Uechi RonanAmanda Uechi Ronan#circus, #equestrian, #girlboss, #HISTORYComments Off

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.

Equus Obscurus: “Smart” Horses

May 31, 2022Amanda Uechi RonanAmanda Uechi Ronan#cleverhans, #equusobscurus, #HISTORY, #intelligence, #jimkey, #princealbert, #SCIENCEComments Off

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…)

Horses in the Circus: Astley’s Amphitheatre

May 20, 2022Amanda Uechi RonanAmanda Uechi Ronan#circus, #HISTORY, #horseComments Off

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…)

Equestrian Girl Bosses: Cynisca of Sparta

May 10, 2022Amanda Uechi RonanAmanda Uechi Ronan#cynisca, #equestrian, #girlboss, #HISTORY, #OLYMPICSComments Off

Cynisca broke barriers by becoming the first recorded female racehorse owner and first female Olympic champion in 396 BCE.

My Kingdom for a Horse

April 20, 2022Amanda Uechi RonanAmanda Uechi Ronan#behindthescenes, #HISTORY, #joust, #JOUSTING, #knight, #medieval, #MedievalweaponryComments Off

Go behind the scenes at a full-contact jousting tournament. (more…)

Equus Obscurus: Horse Skull Lore

April 19, 2022Amanda Uechi RonanAmanda Uechi Ronan#anthropology, #archaeology, #celtic, #equusobscurus, #HISTORY, #ironage, #magic, #museum, #scandinavia, #SCIENCE, #teutonic, #weird, #witchcraftComments Off

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…)

Equus Obscurus: Horse Armor

April 12, 2022Amanda Uechi RonanAmanda Uechi Ronan#coolstuff, #HISTORY, #horse, #horsearmor, #horsefacts, #japan, #medieval, #nativeamerican, #renaissanceComments Off

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…)

Equine Girl Bosses: Buffalo Calf Road Woman

March 29, 2022Amanda Uechi RonanAmanda Uechi Ronan#cheyenne, #girlboss, #HISTORY, #nativeamerican, #womenshistorymonthComments Off

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…)

Equine Girl Bosses: Rani of Jhansi

March 22, 2022Amanda Uechi RonanAmanda Uechi Ronan#equinegirlboss, #HISTORY, #INDIA, #marwarihorse, #QUEEN, #womenshistorymonthComments Off

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…)

Equine Girl Bosses: The Rives Sisters

March 15, 2022Amanda Uechi RonanAmanda Uechi Ronan#FOXHUNTING, #girlboss, #HISTORY, #series, #womenshistorymonthComments Off

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…)