Historical & Mythological Horses

Jockey riding horse

The Evolution of Horse Tack Through the Ages

Malaika Saeed

The relationship between humans and horses spans thousands of years, transforming from wild prey to essential partners in transportation, warfare, ...

Mounted samurai showing uma yoroi or bagai (horse armor)

The Most Legendary Horses in Japanese Samurai History

Goran Stankovski

In the annals of Japanese warfare, the bond between samurai and their steeds stands as one of history’s most profound ...

On one side of this black-figure amphora, a bearded man in a short chiton is mounting a chariot while grasping the reins of four horses. between 530 and 520 BC

The Story Behind Horses in Greek Mythology — From Pegasus to Centaur

Goran Stankovski

Greek mythology brims with fantastic creatures and divine beasts, but few have captured the human imagination quite like the equine ...

Ghengis Kan riding horse statue under cloudy sky during daytime

The Cultural Significance of Horses in Mongolian Traditions

Goran Stankovski

Throughout the vast, windswept steppes of Mongolia, one animal has shaped the nation’s history, culture, and identity more profoundly than ...

Viking grave Bj 581 in Birka, Sweden by Hjalmar Stolpe in 1889

Why Horses Were Buried With Viking Warriors

Goran Stankovski

The discovery of horses in Viking burial sites has long fascinated archaeologists and historians alike, offering profound insights into Norse ...

Knight in the Maseru region.

The Fascinating Role of Horses in Zulu and Basotho Culture

Goran Stankovski

The rolling hills of southern Africa have witnessed a remarkable relationship develop between humans and horses that transcends mere utility. ...

Tang Sancai Horse

The Most Iconic Horses in Ancient Art and Sculpture

Goran Stankovski

Throughout human history, horses have been more than just beasts of burden or companions in battle—they have been powerful symbols ...

The winter riding manege of the Spanish Riding School ("Spanische Hofreitschule") in Vienna, Austria.

The Origins of the Spanish Riding School in Vienna

Goran Stankovski

In the heart of Vienna, Austria, stands one of the world’s most prestigious equestrian institutions – the Spanish Riding School. ...

A group of men riding on the backs of black horses

The Horses That Carried Emperors — From Rome to China

Goran Stankovski

Throughout history, the relationship between rulers and their horses has been one of profound significance. These noble animals weren’t merely ...

American Frontier Life

How Horses Helped Expand the American Frontier

Goran Stankovski

The American frontier represents one of the most transformative periods in our nation’s history—a time of bold exploration, challenging settlement, ...