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Ep. 3: Sergeant Reckless, America’s War Horse & The First Woman to Ride Solo Across North America
In this episode, Lisa and Meghan tell two incredible stories: the story of Sergeant Reckless, a Korean horse made an American Marine (yes, she was really a Sergeant!), and Nan Aspinwall Gable, the first woman who rode across America on the back of a Thoroughbred in 1910-11.
Tales from Equine History
Our Favorite Historical Horse Stories
The Woman Who Rode Across America on Horseback
Nan Aspinwall Gable was the first woman to ride across America on horseback in 1910-1911.
Horse History in Phrases: Don’t Look a Gift Horse in the Mouth
Ever heard the phrase “don’t look a gift horse in the mouth” and wondered where it originated?
Which Horse (and Jockey) Won the First Kentucky Derby?
The first running of the Kentucky Derby was on May 17, 1875. But who were the first winners?
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