Where Did Pigtails Originate From?

The word, an American invention, originally described a twisted piece of chewing tobacco that was thought to resemble a pig’s curly tail. The hairstyle was first called pigtails in the mid-1700s. Where did ponytails originate? Ancient GreeceThe ponytail can be traced back to Ancient Greece, from records of images depicting Read more…

How Much Pain Is A Horse Kick?

Emergency room personnel have likened the destructive potential of an equine kick to that of the impact of a small automobile moving at 20 miles per hour. A kick can shatter bones and traumatize soft tissue. In fact, medical journals document people going into cardiac arrest after sustaining a kick Read more…

Did The Queen Ride Emma The Pony?

For the past fifteen years, Queen Elizabeth regularly rode Emma for light exercise in the grounds around Windsor Castle.” The pony paid tribute to Her Majesty during the Ceremonial Procession in Windsor on Monday 19th September, watching as the late Queen’s coffin made its way to the Castle. When did Read more…