Everyone rode bareback or with just a saddle cloth until about the fourth century A.D. Early European saddles had no stirrups until the reign of Emperor Maurice (A.D. 582-602), after he learned about ...

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Horse & Hound is supported by its audience. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn commission on some of the items you choose to buy. Learn more There are also a few different ...

In April 2015, looters sacked an ancient cave burial at a site called Urd Ulaan Uneet high within the Altai Mountains of western Mongolia. When police apprehended the criminals, they uncovered, among ...

When a man named Temüjin was given the title of Genghis Khan in 1206, the Mongols were a recently united people, tucked away in the northeast corner of Asia. By the time Genghis Khan died in 1227, ...

IIIF provides researchers rich metadata and media viewing options for comparison of works across cultural heritage collections. Visit the IIIF page to learn more. FROM CARD: "A VARIATION OF PLAINS PAD ...

On a recent episode of Discovery channel's hit TV show "Auction Kings," I was asked to review, authenticate, and appraise an Arabian saddle. It wasn't just any old saddle, it was an Arabian saddle ...

Whether or not you enjoy equestrian pursuits, you’ve probably heard of the Dior Saddle. This little designer bag was dreamt up by the house’s former artistic director John Galliano, its shrunken ...