Historian and Our Biggest Misconceptions About Ancient Horses- Interview

Interview with Dr. Carolyn Willekes on what historians can tell us about the horses in ancient Greece and Rome. Some new insights and perspective on what pop culture often get wrong; from who had horses, what did they look like and how were they bred and ridden. What we know and what we don't know about the horses found everywhere in the art of the time. _______________________________________________________________ 🔗 More Ways to Connect: For more information, references on research topics and for supporting the channel head to my Patreon page   / thescienceofraisinghorses   To connect with me to discuss anything related to horses book a free 30 minute chat with me at this link: https://calendly.com/scienceofbreedin... To find me on Social Media:   / formosussporthorses   For business contact only: scienceorh(at)outlook.com Disclaimer: (This video is/ is not sponsored.) ⏰ Timecodes ⏰ 00:00 - Intro 00:54- Timing of the arrival of horses in Greece 04:00- Where do you get your information on that period 10:47- Main use for horses in ancient Greece 14:10- What did the horses look like 20:07- Breeding horses in Ancient Greece 26:15 - Gaited horses? 36:36 - The refinement of their looks 38:20- What draws you back to the ancient world? 44:17- What do you wish we could find out 46:25- What happened at the end of the Classical Age 50:00- Xenophon our next discussion? Disclaimer: There is no single way to do anything with horses. All I can do is share the way I do things, why I do them and how I got to where I am. The content provided in this video is based on my personal experiences and research. I am not a licensed veterinarian. Any information shared here should not be considered professional advice. I always recommended to consult with a qualified veterinarian who REALLY should be part of your support team. I do not assume any responsibility for actions taken based on the information presented in this video. #equine science, #equinegenetics,#breedinghorses, #foalraising,#science,#biology