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by Kristin Berkery The winner is the horse that crosses the finish line first, regardless of whether it has a rider. Held twice every summer, Il Palio di Siena is the wildest horse race in modern times. The jockeys ride bareback on mixed breed horses they may be unfamiliar with at blinding speeds through [...]
by Kristin Berkery Iceland and its horses seem like a world apart from what we’re used to in the U.S., but surprisingly, Iceland is only about a six-hour flight from New York City — much less than the time it takes to fly from New York to London. What makes Iceland different? Most of the [...]
by Kristin Berkery One of the rarest of all the North American breeds descended from the historical Spanish jennet, the Florida Cracker Horse has survived thanks to the dedicated efforts of a small group of cattle ranchers. Northern Florida was once an agriculturally rich area with some of the biggest cattle ranches in the country. [...]
by Kristin Berkery When I was a kid I was very familiar with the Godolphin Arabian, thanks to Marguerite Henry’s King of the Wind. Ms. Henry took a lot of liberties with the story, but I’ll address that another time. It’s still one of my favorite children’s books and I think it’s a good way [...]
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by Kristin Berkery Chariot racing is believed to be the first Olympic sport in ancient Rome, as well as the only sport in the original Olympiad that was not performed in the nude. To simplify control for the driver, only two-horse chariots, called bigas, were used in battle. However, chariots featuring more than two horses [...]
