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horse jumping in the handy hunter class at upperville
Farms, History
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June 3, 2024

The History of Upperville Colt and Horse Show

The tiny town of Upperville is about to be flooded with the annual yearly June migration. 2,000+ riders will emerge, seemingly from thin air, much like the cicadas that are infesting other parts of the country. Luckily these riders aren't clinging to your clothing, but they are waiting impatiently[...]

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man riding dressage at the Cadre Noir in Fance
Europe, History, Travel
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May 28, 2024

The Most Prestigious Riding Schools in the World

Among all the riding schools in the world, there are a few that are exceptionally great. They have centuries of history and learning behind their methods, based on principles from the greatest names in classical riding. The skills these schools teach are so important, they have been listed as a UNE[...]

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man riding dressage at the Cadre Noir in Fance
portraits of Catherine Walters
Equestrians, History
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May 24, 2024

The Equestrian Life of Catherine Walters, the Victorian Courtesan

They say one way to afford to own horses is to find a rich husband. After all,  horses are an expensive and time consuming hobby. If you're working to afford it, you hardly have time to ride. She never married, but she did find many men willing to pay for her love of horses, which some might s[...]

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statue of a Ferghana horse from China
Breeds, History
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March 23, 2024

The Heavenly Horses of Ferghana

Horses are the foundation of military power, the great resources of the state but, should this falter, the state will fall. Ma Yuan (14BC - 49AD, Han Dynasty Military General and horse expert When Emperor Wu came to power, the Chinese had been using cavalry for the previous 200 years. Before[...]

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statue of a Ferghana horse from China
Mongolian horses in a snowstorm on the steppe
Breeds, History
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February 19, 2024

The Toughest Horses in the World – The Mongolian Horse

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[...]

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moody drawing of a secret society meeting taking place in a dim barn
Equestrians, History
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February 5, 2024

A Secret Society of Horsemen

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[...]

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moody drawing of a secret society meeting taking place in a dim barn
drawing of J.S. Rarey, the horse whisperer, and Cruiser
Equestrians, History
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February 1, 2024

John Solomon Rarey, The Original Horse Whisperer

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[...]

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the foundation sires of the thoroughbred
History
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December 20, 2023

The Foundation Sires of the Thoroughbred

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[...]

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the foundation sires of the thoroughbred
black and white image of Jackie and Sardar at Glen Ora
Equestrians, History
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December 9, 2023

The Equestrian Life of Jackie Kennedy Onassis

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[...]

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portrait of Catherine the Great
Equestrians, History
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September 21, 2023

Catherine the Great, Horse Girl

Catherine the Great, famous for her "love" of horses. Of course, she's famous for lots of other things as well, but it's mainly the horse thing that people are interested in. It's deliciously scandalous, naturally people are interested in it.  The Great has created renewed interest in Catherine, a[...]

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portrait of Catherine the Great
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