22. Pit Ponies

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History from Horseback

Keagan and Keely

24 episodes

1 week ago

Hosted by friends and equestrians Keagan and Keely, History from Horseback is a podcast for the history buff and horse enthusiast. In our episodes we will delve into equine history, exploring the profound impact of horses on culture, warfare, agriculture, and sports throughout the ages.

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22. Pit Ponies

History from Horseback

1 hour 4 minutes 55 seconds

3 months ago

22. Pit Ponies

In 1913 there were over 70,000 horses and ponies living underground in Britain alone. These were the pit ponies - equines that worked in coal mines across England, Wales, Ireland, Canada, the US, and Australia. In today's episode, Keagan and Keely discuss the realities of what these ponies faced, and dispel a couple of myths along the way.

Warning: This episode does contain some discussion of animal death and animal injury.

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