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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…)

The Only Flower Tough Enough: Pat Smythe

August 14, 2014Amanda Uechi RonanUncategorized#HISTORY, #womenwarriorsLeave a comment

Pat Smythe was touring internationally with the British jumping team by 1948, but it would be almost a decade before she was allowed to compete in the Olympics. (more…)