What makes a horse famous? Some get their fame from the Race track, the show-jumping ring, Hollywood, or even your own backyard. Today’s episode is all about Famous horses in history! There are a few horses that have even gained their notoriety from being war heroes. These legendary equines have left their mark in history for all of us to remember. Do you have a favorite famous horse? I sure do, her name was Pitter Patter, have a listen to hear all about her.
Subscribe to our horse podcast using Apple Podcasts or Android, and never miss an episode!
Famous Horses – From Hollywood
There are a few horses that have made their mark in history with movies and tv shows from Hollywood. Trigger the famous Palomino owned by Roy Rogers, knew at least 150 trick cues and was even house trained. He was frequent visitor to hospitals to lift the spirits of sick children.
Famous Horses – From the Race track
Race horses often make the famous list or legendary status due to the fact that western culture has made horse racing so much more that just the race. They have become social events around, fancy food and clothing. the most famous race horse is Secretariat. This amazing equine has been named horse of the year twice, and was featured on the cover of Time and Sports illustrated magazine.
Our Host today:
Heather (Canada)
Don’t forget to check out the resources section in this article!
Highlights
- Horse of the Year
- Fully House trained horses
- 80 miles in under 5 hours
- Foundation sires of the Thoroughbred breed
Thank you for tuning in and happy trails!
Special Announcement
1000 Mile Challenge
Our team of Equestrian Adventuresses has been so energised and motivated by all the Speakers from our Award-Winning Podcast and Adventures on Horseback Workshop that we decided to created a “Ride 1,000 Miles Challenge” for you to forward your equestrian journey and have some adventures with your horse at home or wherever you are!
Join this challenge if:
- You have your own horse or have access to a horse / multiple horses you can ride for this challenge
- You Want to a solid, workable Plan to follow
- You Want a tribe to ride with “virtually” for support
- You have a green horse, an old horse, or anything in between!
- You Want to go further and try new things
- You Want to create an unshakeable bond with your horse unlike any other
- You Want to HAVE FUN, & more importantly, you want your horses to HAVE FUN!
- You’re looking to “spice things up” & step outside your comfort zone
- You WILL not focus on the destination, but on the JOURNEY
EQA Books
We just launched our lasted Travel Guide Book for Equestrians!
Available on Amazon, Kobo, Barnes and noble, and more as paperback and hardback coffee table books, however as a special gift to our members and as a big thank you for being a part of the community we are giving you a copy for free!
Click here to grab your free book: Horse Riding in Every US State & Country Book
Equestrian Adventuresses Book Store
Do you love to read or listen to horsey books and stories, then have a look at our EQA Book Series, now available as paperbacks, e-books, and audio books.
Packed with exciting true-life stories written by women from all around the world about their adventures they had with horses!
Follow a vet on her adventures in the Namibian Bush, an expat winning a show jumping medal in Italy, a British family with two toddlers crossing Patagonia on horseback or a German girl finding her dream horse on an Indian horse market.
Do you feel that we are missing out on an important topic? Or maybe you have an interesting story to tell? Contact Heather or Ute!
Resources
- Famous Horses
- Ride 1000 Miles Challenge
- Horse Riding in every country
- Equestrian tools and resources
- EQA Online Shop
Thanks for listening to our horse podcast: Famous Horses – Do You Have One?
