The Hungarians were scared. The invading Mongolians had already taken over half the country, leaving destruction and death in their wake. The remaining citizens knew their defenses were not enough. They would be destroyed. Any moment they would attack, and the Hungarians didn't know if they should[...]
After what feels like years of attending schooling shows, mastering those lower level tests, you've finally decided that you're ready. You're feeling confident about your ability to not embarrass yourself at the rated shows, so you're going to do it - you're going to join the United States Dressage[...]
They didn't know how he did it - he did it in secret, with no witnesses. But they had seen the horse acting wild, biting, kicking at people before, and then when he led it out, it was as gentle as a lamb. Some said it was magic potions. Some said he dripped wax down the horse's ear. Others believed[...]
They may entertain us, touch our hearts or inspire us, but deep down, we are judging them. That's right, I'm back again with more Disney horses to analyze! Part 1 included Aladdin, Beauty and the Beast, and Frozen. But there's just so many horses to analyze, I couldn't put them all in one pos[...]
If you have children, or were possibly once a child yourself, you've seen a Disney movie. They are next to impossible to avoid, unless you live on a remote rock in the middle of the ocean. But if you're also an equestrian, chances are that you watched these movies while also critiquing the horses,[...]
Quick! What do horses and gigantic stone statues of people and heads have in common? If you answered, "nothing," well, prepare to be surprised. They do have something in common. They both reside on Easter Island, also known as Rapa Nui to its native population. Famous mostly for the huge statues,[...]
In the desert heat of Aleppo, Thomas Darley was checking out a horse. He was in Syria working as the British Consul, but he knew a beautiful horse when he saw one, and this one was particularly striking. He was a young colt, 1 or 2 years old, a bay Arabian, which was common to the area, but taller[...]
They have lived in isolation from the rest of the horse world for a hundreds of years, possibly a thousand years, separated by a barrier of marshes, lagoons and sandy beaches. While there has been some selective breeding, they are mostly a primitive breed, heavily bodied, with large heads. They a[...]
Jackie Kennedy is most famously known as being the stylish First Lady to John F. Kennedy. She became an international icon, and her work as a cultural ambassador made her very popular around the world. But inside that public persona was a horse girl. Just like the horse girls of today, she li[...]
Today's riding helmets are sleek and lightweight, marvels of modern technology. If you're going riding today, most places require you to wear a helmet, but really, It's just a smart choice to make, anyway. Modern riding helmets have saved many lives. It's taken a while for us to get to this p[...]