Trivent Publishing has recently published the first issue of the open-access journal Cheiron: the International Journal of Equine and Equestrian History. The first issue examines “the historiography… Read more “News from Trivent Publishing: Cheiron Journal and Upcoming Events”
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EHC Coffee Chat: The Archaeology of Early Equestrianism
Join us for a discussion about how archaeologists study horse use, riding, and chariotry! About this Event Join us for an informal conversation between Dr. Igor Chechushkov… Read more “EHC Coffee Chat: The Archaeology of Early Equestrianism”
Chronicle of African Americans in the Horse Industry Shareback Session: Thursday, June 13, 6:00–7:00pm in Lexington, KY
The International Museum of the Horse and the Chronicle of African Americans in the Horse Industry invites the interested public to a Shareback Session on Thursday, June… Read more “Chronicle of African Americans in the Horse Industry Shareback Session: Thursday, June 13, 6:00–7:00pm in Lexington, KY”
#SourceSaturday: Fellowships Available the Kentucky Historical Society
The Kentucky Historical Society (KHS) contains multiple collections of interest to equine history researchers, and offers short-term research fellowships for scholars. As Frankfort is conveniently located in… Read more “#SourceSaturday: Fellowships Available the Kentucky Historical Society”
Tonight: Watch and Discuss Equus!
Tonight, January 16th, and next Wednesday, January 23rd, PBS will be airing the two-part documentary Equus: Story of the Horse at 8 p.m. (check local listings). For… Read more “Tonight: Watch and Discuss Equus!”
#Shelfie Sunday: Horses, Oxen and Technological Innovation: The Use of Draught Animals in English Farming from 1066 to 1500
John Langdon, Horses, Oxen and Technological Innovation: The Use of Draught Animals in English Farming from 1066 to 1500 (Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 1986). Review by Jordan Claridge Now… Read more “#Shelfie Sunday: Horses, Oxen and Technological Innovation: The Use of Draught Animals in English Farming from 1066 to 1500”
#ShelfieSunday: ‘A plaine and easie waie to remedie a horse’: Equine Medicine in Early Modern England
Louise Hill Curth, ‘A plaine and easie waie to remedie a horse’: Equine Medicine in Early Modern England (Leiden: Brill, 2013). Review by Janice Gunther Martin Louise… Read more “#ShelfieSunday: ‘A plaine and easie waie to remedie a horse’: Equine Medicine in Early Modern England”
#SourceSaturday: Veterinary Medicine Historical Collection, Michigan State University
By Janice Gunther Martin The Veterinary Medicine Historical Collection at Michigan State University contains bountiful resources for anyone interested in the history of equine medicine, along with… Read more “#SourceSaturday: Veterinary Medicine Historical Collection, Michigan State University”
Horses & Courts Recap
By Kathryn Renton “Horses and Courts,” an international symposium, focused scholarly attention on the striking use of the horse at monarchical courts for public display… Read more “Horses & Courts Recap”