Online Program
Online Lecture: New Findings, Old Stories — Horses in the Central Great Plains
Program No. 25055RJ
Join us on Monday, Nov. 4, 2024, at 1 p.m. (ET)/ 10 a.m. (PT), for a one-hour lecture and Q&A to learn about the history of horses in the Great Plains.
Enroll with Confidence
We want your Road Scholar learning adventure to be something to look forward to—not worry about. Learn more
Protecting the Environment
We offset a portion of the emissions created by your travel. Learn more
This date is available to book as a private experience for your group!
At a Glance
Join Carlton Shield Chief Gover, Assistant Curator of Archaeology and Assistant Professor of Anthropology at the University of Kansas, for an enlightening discussion on the reintroduction of horses into the Central Great Plains. Traditional narratives have long held that the adoption of European horses by the Great Plains Nations stemmed from Spanish contact and the Pueblo Revolts of 1680. However, Indigenous oral traditions offer a different perspective, suggesting the acquisition of horses without Spanish involvement. Explore groundbreaking research conducted in collaboration with Indigenous communities and discover how innovative approaches have "bucked" the long-standing narrative, offering new insights into the history of horses in the Great Plains.
General Notes
Your online lecture will take place live over the course of 1-2 hours. All times are listed in the EASTERN time zone. If you live in a different time zone, please adjust your schedule accordingly. This live online experience uses Zoom Webinar, an easy-to-use web video service that includes closed captioning. All you need is an Internet connection and your computer. You will receive a confirmation email when you enroll, and a reminder email one week and one day before, as well as the morning of the event with a link and instructions on how to tune in. You will not be pictured on screen during the lecture, but you will have the opportunity to ask the instructor live questions using the Q&A box. Unless otherwise noted, all those who enroll in this program receive access to the live event as well as a recording of the lecture that you can watch any time within the two weeks following the live event.
Participant Reviews
Sort By:
I had been curious about the history of horses in the Americas and this talk made it all very clear. Thanks to the speaker who led a lot of the research, the details have only recently been revealed through a number of sources, including Pawnee stories. Really excellent talk.
— Review left November 6, 2024
Highly recommend this session
— Review left November 4, 2024
