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.
In today's episode, Keagan and Keely conclude our WW2 story with the risky rescue of the horses from Nazi possession.
(Content Warning: Discussion of mental health struggles)
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26 Aug 2025
23. Rescuing Horses from Nazis (Pt.1)
In WW2, the Nazis stole thousands of prized purebred horses to fuel their vision of a “master race.” And in the war’s aftermath, a select group of horse lovers rescued them. This is the story of the priceless stallions that were kidnapped by the Nazis, and those who worked tirelessly to save them.
If you enjoy this podcast, please SUPPORT OUR PATREON (patreon.com/HistoryFromHorsebackPod) or take a moment to rate and subscribe from wherever you're listening to HFH! We greatly appreciate your feedback and support. You can also find us on Facebook, (https://www.facebook.com/people/History-from-Horseback) Instagram, (https://www.instagram.com/historyfromhorseback) and TikTok (https://www.tiktok.com/@historyfromhorseback)!
You can find HFH t-shirts, stickers, and sweatshirts at our Merch Store (https://historyfromhorseback.printful.me/).
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7 Aug 2025
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.
If you enjoy this podcast, please SUPPORT OUR PATREON (patreon.com/HistoryFromHorsebackPod) or take a moment to rate and subscribe from wherever you're listening to HFH! We greatly appreciate your feedback and support. You can also find us on Facebook, (https://www.facebook.com/people/History-from-Horseback) Instagram, (https://www.instagram.com/historyfromhorseback) and TikTok (https://www.tiktok.com/@historyfromhorseback)!
You can find HFH t-shirts, stickers, and sweatshirts at our Merch Store (https://historyfromhorseback.printful.me/).
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Reach and audience
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YouTube views
11,627
Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025
Apple Podcasts (US)
5.0 / 5
4 ratings
Spotify
5.0 / 5
15 ratings
Podcast Authority Score: 52 / 100
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Quality
36
Social presence
100
YouTube
72
Engagement
51
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