WARHorses Remarkable Equestrians
One Woman’s Drive to Help America’s Hungry Children
As young, horse loving girls we dream of the day we have a horse of our own. But our dreams [...]
Woman Runs And Jumps Like A Horse
"In My Opinion..." by Melanie Eberhardt My mother tells a story about my "odd behavior" as a child. She actually [...]
Tim Conway Wanted To Be A Jockey
He grew up in suburban Cleveland, Ohio (USA) with ambitions to become a jockey. He was the right stature, short [...]
Remembering Doris Day
Legendary actress and singer, Doris Day, passed away Monday at 97. We grew up watching her movies “Pillow Talk” and [...]
WARHorses’ Interview with Becky Desmond a Lifelong Equestrian with a Competitive Drive
Becky Desmond, 70, and husband, Jim, a Vietnam vet and career Army man, have a shared love of horses and [...]
Why I’m So Thankful for This Ugly, Old Sweatshirt
By Melanie Eberhardt I still don’t know why she gave me this sweatshirt. I’d seen her wear it a number [...]
This WARHorses’ Childhood Dream Comes True
From the time she was 11, Angela Wood dreamed of riding a horse across America. Over the next few decades, [...]
WARHorses’ Interview with endurance rider Joyce Sousa and LV Integrity
He was tied alongside a trailer at an endurance ride, offered for sale. Covered with sweat, he frantically paced back [...]
WARHorses’ Interview – Milanne Rehor’s Determination to Return the Extinct Abaco Island Horse
Milanne Rehor, 73, has devoted her life’s work toward the return the recently extinct Abaco Island Horse to the island, [...]
Happy Campers Improve Their Eventing Skills
Written by Martha A. Woodham Tropical Storm Alberto arrived in Aiken, SC, about the same time the 20 participants in [...]
WARHorses’ Interview – The Oldest Horse to Finish Tevis
Superman, Batman and Wonder Woman--everyone loves a super hero. They possess extraordinary traits, aspire to do good, apply their strengths [...]
Proof That Age Is Just A Number – 66yo Rides the Mongol Derby, Part Four
This is the final installment of Julia Fisher’s 2017 ride in the Mongol Derby. If you missed the previous [...]
Proof That Age Is Just A Number – 66yo Rides the Mongol Derby, Part Three
Welcome to Part 3 of Julia Fisher’s 2017 Mongol Derby race adventure, a 4 part series Julia has penned [...]
Proof That Age Is Just A Number – 66yo Rides the Mongol Derby, Part Two
Welcome to Part Two of Julia Fisher’s 2017 ride in the Mongol Derby. If you missed Part One, you’ll [...]
Proof That Age Is Just A Number – 66yo Rides the Mongol Derby, Part One
We WARHorses know that our age is just a number and not a milestone that determines our ability to [...]
WARHorses’ Interview with Jane Heart Jewelry
She did not intend to start a business, she simply couldn’t find a horse head belt buckle she liked, [...]
Little America: Big Impact
There’s no denying that WARHorses love their horses, mules and donkeys. Some of us grew up with horses then stepped [...]
She is Determined to Bring These Horses Back from the Dead
WARHorses recently posted about the Abaco Island Horse a breed that became extinct in 2015. We introduced Milanne Rehor, President [...]
Horses are No Fan of This Actor
Actor, Cloris Leachman turns 92 on April 30. Leachman grew up in the Midwest (Des Moines, Iowa) but was never [...]
“The Fillies” of Nova Scotia – Horse Lovers, Trail Riders and Lifelong Friends
There is a group of women in Nova Scotia, Canada who regularly ride together. That’s not so unusual. Many of [...]
Retired Doctor Gets a Surprise “Horse Call”
Dr. John B. Martin, Jr., is a retired country doctor from South Carolina. He grew up on the family’s cattle [...]
83 Years Old and She’s Still Mustering Cattle
BackRoads is an Australian television program hosted by Heather Ewart. The show travels Australia’s backroads visiting remote areas and sharing [...]
One of America’s Greatest Olympians Ran Against Horses to Earn a Living
In 1935, at the age of 22, he set three world records and tied a fourth in less than an [...]
The Beatles Many Encounters with Horses
From Central Park to Aintree Racetree to Missouri’s Ozarks, the Beatles often found themselves in the company of horses giving [...]
The Southeastern Schooling Show Championship: An Idea Whose Time Has Come
By Martha A. Woodham According to organizer Penny Morse, the inaugural Southeastern Schooling Show Championship at Georgia’s Bouckaert Farm in [...]
Crazy Horse’s Last Battle – January 8, 1877
We WARHorses are a tough bunch, we love our horses and demand time to spend with them. Crazy Horse was [...]
Trail Riding Duo Captivates Internet
Louis and Comet enjoy spending time together, in fact they’re practically inseparable. Owner, Emma Massingale, a professional horse trainer, said [...]
Prince Charles Shares Emotional Memory
Prince Harry’s engagement to Megham Markle has been headline news throughout the day. How is Harry already 33 years old? [...]
The Last Horse to Die Offers Life for Others
Most of us have lost a horse. The circumstances vary but the result is the same, our precious horse is [...]
Hands Down the Toughest Frontier WARHorse That Ever Was – Stagecoach Mary
I must admit that once in a while I indulge in a pity party for myself. Oh my god, I [...]
The King of Rock n’ Roll Loved Horses
Elvis Presley was born January 8, 1935 and died on August 16, 1977. The King’s cultural legacy lives on through [...]
Women of Age Racing in the Mongolian Derby
Its time again for the Mongolian Derby – the world’s longest horse race. This year 36 competitors, 12 men, 24 [...]
The True Story Behind This Viral Video
You’ve have probably seen the video; millions have around the world. It became a viral sensation circling the globe but [...]
John Wayne – Hollywood’s Greatest Cowboy
Born May 26, 1907, Marion Robert Morrison would grow up to become one of Hollywood’s biggest movie stars, John Wayne. [...]
Mittie Dailey Rides Again at 104 Years Old
Mark Twain said, “Age is an issue of mind over matter. If you don’t mind, it doesn’t matter. Such [...]
Rodeo Whirlwind – Emma “Pee Wee” Burge
Emma “Pee Wee” Burge Ott was born in 1919 in Giswil, Switzerland. At the age of 9 her family immigrated [...]
The Derby’s First Female Jockey – Diane Crump
Someone was going to be the first, the first woman jockey. In 1964, a petite 16-year-old dynamo received her license [...]
WARHorse Spotlight – Duo Dedicated to Community Service
WARHorse Bobbie Logan Sale is a resident of sunny California, more precisely the megalopolis, Los Angeles. LA does not have [...]
WARHorse Spotlight – Taking Aim at a New Equestrian Challenge
A WARHorse is never “too old” to take up new interests! We’re not suggesting bungee jumping or street luge, that’s [...]
She Traveled a Hard Road to the Top of the Hill
When you love what you do, you find a way to make it work, such is the case for Nicole [...]
She Made a Big Splash in Atlantic City
She was born in Waycross, Georgia in 1904, one of six kids. When she was 20 her mother saw a [...]
Three WARHorses to Inspire Your Weekend Ride
Riding horses when you’re “of a certain age” can be a bit unnerving but we do it because we love [...]
Horse Power in the Motor City
Detroit, Michigan is known as the “Motor City” a moniker earned by the many automotive companies established there. The first [...]
Russia’s Horse Powered Holiday
There are many varieties of merry characters spreading good cheer around the world during the holidays. Once such holiday figure [...]
She Could Have Picked Any Horse, But She Chose This One
When her husband offered to buy her a horse, it might have sounded like a fairy tale come true for [...]
Trail Riding Hobby
If you enjoy camping with your horse at Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area (LBL) in western Kentucky and [...]
The First Cowgirl – Lucille Mulhall
She was born in St. Louis, Missouri in 1885 to Colonel Zack and Agnes Mulhall. Four years later the family [...]
A Determined Woman’s Life in the Spotlight – Therese Renz
Written by Lorraine Jackson and reposted with permission from HorseNation.com Some photos are so captivating, they can instantly evoke a [...]
Meet Our WARHorse Century Club Inductee
Congratulations to Joanna Baker (76) and Maggie the horse (24) for making the USDF’s Century Club! The Century Club honors [...]
Grand Prix Gold Medalist Dunn It Her Way
Rita Dunn is a busy grandmother living in Tennessee. Her horse, D Grande Finale stays at a friend’s barn but [...]
She Rode ‘Til the Cows Came Home
Guest Writer, Heather Beachum is a riding coach specializing in online programs to support women 40+ ride with relaxed confidence. [...]
2400 Years Ago the First Woman Won an Olympic Event
The society of ancient Greece (800 to 146 BC) cultivated a demeaning role for women. Women were seen as objects [...]
Solving the Mystery of WARHorse’s “Mona Lisa”
The Louvre has the “Mona Lisa” the Da Vinci portrait famous for that enigmatic smile. Many of you have asked [...]
Woman Dedicates Life’s Work to Honor War Horses
After WW1 there were thousands of horses that survived military service for Britain. Quarantine restrictions prevented the horses from being [...]
She Didn’t Want to Sell Him but She Did
Have you ever done something then come to regret it? You had that gut feeling but reasoned yourself out of [...]
Tough Girl Just Wants to Have Fun Playing Polo
Sue Sal Hale wanted to play professional polo at a time when women were not accepted. Sue Sal found a [...]
The Hard Road to Hollywood – Alice Van
Alice Van (Alice Grace van der Veen) was a professional rider from the age of 16. She first performed at [...]
How Old is Too Old to Win the Kentucky Derby?
On May 3, 1986, 54-year-old Willie Shoemaker, aboard 18/1 shot Ferdinand, won the Kentucky Derby. Before he rode Ferdinand in [...]
Charley Parkhurst Was One Tough – Fella?
Being a whip (stagecoach driver) in the 1860’s was a harrowing occupation. Days were long, terrain difficult, passengers and horses [...]
Crazy Horse Lady or Saavy Business Woman?
It should come as no surprise that some horse people maybe considered a bit crazy. I prefer to describe us [...]
Meet the “Mad Max-ine” of Harness Racing
Kerryn Manning (39) from Australia is the Mad Max(ine) of harness racing! A trailblazer since winning her first race at [...]
“The Ride” of a Lifetime Opens Doors for Women
In 1974 Christine Windover learned the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) were accepting applications from women for the first time. [...]
America’s Oldest Cowgirl
When Connie Reeves was inducted into the National Cowgirl Hall of Fame in 2002, she didn’t think she was deserving. [...]
Brit Equestrian Holds Olympic Record
I can’t wait for the Rio Olympics to being! The Olympics are a terrific venue of sportsmanship and competition. I [...]
The Amazing Woman behind Israel’s Therapeutic Riding Program
British-born, Anita Shkedi is the pioneer of therapeutic horse riding in Israel. She is recognized internationally for developing riding programs [...]
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