Keely and Keagan are back in the saddle with a topic that most horse lovers have likely heard of. "Black Beauty" is famous for being a best-selling children's novel from the late 19th century, yet you may be shocked to hear that it was never intended to be a story only for children. Author Anna Sewell's intentions ran deeper than entertaining kids - she sought to revolutionize workhorse welfare. Did she succeed? In this episode we delve into living and working conditions for horses and city-dwellers in the 19th century. And considering that our topic is equine welfare... this episode is a bit of a doozy. So sit back as we explore "Black Beauty" and the history of equine welfare in the late 18th century. 🐴🖤📖

Sources include:

• “The Horse: A Galloping History of Humanity” by Timothy Winegard
• "Black Beauty" by Anna Sewell

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