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History from Horseback
by Keagan and Keely
Hosted by friends and equestrians Keagan and Keely, History from Horseback is a podcast for the history buff and horse enthusiast. In our episodes we will delve into equine history, exploring the profound impact of horses on culture, warfare, agriculture, and sports throughout the ages.
Episodes
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24. Rescuing Horses from Nazis (Pt.2)
In today's episode, Keagan and Keely conclude our WW2 story with the risky rescue of the horses from Nazi possession. (Content Warning: Discussion of mental health struggles) If you enjoy this podcast, please SUPPORT OUR PATREON or take a moment to rate and subscribe from wherever…
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23. Rescuing Horses from Nazis (Pt.1)
In WW2, the Nazis stole thousands of prized purebred horses to fuel their vision of a “master race.” And in the war’s aftermath, a select group of horse lovers rescued them. This is the story of the priceless stallions that were kidnapped by the Nazis, and those who worked tirelessly to save…
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22. Pit Ponies
In 1913 there were over 70,000 horses and ponies living underground in Britain alone. These were the pit ponies - equines that worked in coal mines across England, Wales, Ireland, Canada, the US, and Australia. In today's episode, Keagan and Keely discuss the realities of what these ponies faced,...
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21. Bonus Episode: Ranking Medieval Horse Art
Keely is still on vacation, so today's episode is going to be special for a few reasons. Firstly, we welcome Keagan's partner Jay who has very little knowledge of horses to the podcast. Secondly, this episode is a video so that you don't miss out on what we are seeing. Keagan and Jay rank…
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20. Staff Sergeant Reckless
In this episode Keagan and Keely explore the military career of a the most decorated non-human animal to serve in the US military. Saddle up and join us for a classic war story - but this time our main character is a Korean pony with a big attitude and a bigger heart. If you enjoy this podcast,...
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19. Chincoteague Ponies and Marguerite Henry with Susan Friedland and Amanda Geci
In this episode of History from Horseback, Keagan and Keely welcome guests Susan Friedland and Amanda Geci to chat about Chincoteague ponies! Many animal and horse-lovers alike grew up reading the book "Misty of Chincoteague" or other horse-themed novels written by Marguerite Henry. But some may…
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18. Przewalski's Horses (Pt.2)
In the 2nd part of out Przewalski's Horse topic, Keagan an Keely discuss the incredible comeback of a horse species nearly pushed to extinction. What once might as well have been a mythical unicorn now runs free in its native habitat once again. Yet the Przewalski's horse still faces hardship as…
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17. Przewalski's Horse (Pt.1)
Once nearly extinct, the Przewalski’s horse is now a conservation success story. In part 1 of this 2-part episode (there was a lot of material to cover, can you blame us?) , we explore how this elusive wild horse went from ancient cave paintings to viral fame. We also discuss how imperialism,...
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16. Side Saddle with Kaitlyn
In this episode, we welcome our guest @sidesaddlekaitlyn to the podcast to discuss riding side saddle! Kaitlyn is a side saddle rider and runs a horseback historical reenactment team called Equistry. We talk about some of the basics of riding side saddle, a brief history on the discipline, and...
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15. Horseshoes
This episode Keagan and Keely chat about the mysterious history of horseshoes. We also get side-tracked by horses in video games, as we often do. Have you ever heard of the hipposandal? How about the umugatsu? Before we started nailing U-shaped metal plates onto horse's feet, both were used as…
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14. Endangered Horse Breeds of North America (Pt.2)
This episode Keagan and Keely conclude our list of rare and endangered horse breeds from North America. Many of the horses we cover in this part are Spanish Colonial horses, a breed or group of breeds that can trace their roots back to Spanish colonies and conquistadors. Many strains of Spanish...
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13. Endangered Horse Breeds of North America (Pt.1)
We did it again. We yapped so much that this topic has to be another 2-part series. This time, Keagan and Keely discuss rare and endangered horse breeds that originate in North America. There are around 400 breeds of horses in the world. Somebreeds are less known than others, because they are...
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12. Bucephalus and Alexander the Great (Pt.2)
Bucephalus returns in the conclusion of our first 2-part episode. And I suppose we mention Alexander the Great as well. In this episode Keagan and Keely focus on the biggest battles of Alexander the Great's campaign. Without horses and a cavalry, Alexander almost certainly would not have seen the...
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11. Bucephalus and Alexander the Great (Pt. 1)
Bucephalus, the trusty steed of Alexander the Great, is exalted as the most famous horse in history. In our first two parter episode, we begin with a deep dive into the life and husbandry of an ancient Greek horse. The Greeks were late to the equestrian game when it comes to successful ancient...
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10. FDR and Horses with Dr. Shelby Landmark
In this episode of History from Horseback we welcome guest Dr. Shelby Landmark onto the podcast. She is currently the Mellon Humanities Postdoctoral Fellow for Disability Representation at National Historic Sites, located at the Home of Franklin D. Roosevelt in the Hudson Valley area of New York....
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9. Black Beauty
Keely and Keagan are back in the saddle with a topic that most horse lovers have likely heard of. "Black Beauty" is famous for being a best-selling children's novel from the late 19th century, yet you may be shocked to hear that it was never intended to be a story only for children. Author Anna...
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8. NATRC with Sarah Smith
We have a new kind of episode for our listeners today. In this episode of History from Horseback we welcome a guest onto the podcast. We have an excellent conversation with NATRC Executive Director Sarah Smith about the sport of competitive trail riding. We discuss what NATRC (North American…
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7. The Scythians
In this episode of History from Horseback, step into the world of the Scythians. As the original horse-riding warriors of the Eurasian steppes, their prowess and culture influenced generations long before the Mongols or the Huns. We’ll explore the rise of the Scythians from the 9th century BCE,...
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6. Horse Monsters
As October deepens and the chill of fall sets in, join Keely and Keagan for a spooky journey into the world of horse-like monsters from folklore! In this Halloween-themed episode of “History from Horseback”, we explore the haunting legends that have been passed down through generations, from the...
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5. The Pony Express
In this episode of History from Horseback, Keagan and Keely saddle up and ride back in time to 1860, when the Pony Express was born—a short-lived venture that would forever change the American frontier. As the Civil War loomed, California's strategic importance became critical, but its isolation…
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4. Equine Update: The Przewalski's Horse Mystery
Today's episode is a little bit different from our usual content. In this episode, Keely and Keagan will be chatting about a couple of news stories/current events from the equestrian world. Today's stories include the mysterious discovery of two przewalski's horses, the Keeneland yearling sales…
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3. Lexington
In today's episode, Keely and Keagan uncover the long-forgotten tale of Lexington, a thoroughbred who revolutionized American horse racing long before the likes of Secretariat and War Admiral. But this isn’t just a story about a legendary racehorse; it’s an exploration into the intertwined the...
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2. Horses in the Middle Ages
Almost all of us have seen them in medieval movies. Shining white stallions, jet black friesians with long flowing manes, and lines of charging steeds. In this episode, Keagan and Keely delve into the world of medieval horses and the pivotal role they played in shaping European society. The image...
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1. Origin of the Modern Horse
The world is full of horse lovers, and for good reason. They are strong, beautiful, and emotionally intelligent creatures that have been by humanity’s side for thousands of years. But how did the domestic horse first come about? Saddle up for the first episode of History on Horseback as Keagan…
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Hosted by friends and equestrians Keagan and Keely, History from Horseback is a podcast for the history buff and horse enthusiast. In our episodes we will delve into equine history, exploring the profound impact of horses on culture, warfare, agriculture, and sports throughout the ages.
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Hosted by friends and equestrians Keagan and Keely, History from Horseback is a podcast for the history buff and horse enthusiast. In our episodes we will delve into equine history, exploring the profound impact of horses on culture, warfare, agriculture, and sports throughout the ages.
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