Hoof Beats: How Horses Shaped Human History – a book talk

Equine archaeologist, Professor William T. Taylor, from the University of Colorado-Boulder, will introduce his acclaimed new book, ‘Hoof Beats’.

Taylor explores how momentous events in the story of humans and horses helped create the world we live in today. Tracing the horse’s origins and spread from the western Eurasian steppes to the invention of horse-drawn transportation and the explosive shift to mounted riding, Taylor offers a revolutionary new account of how horses altered the course of human history. ‘Hoof Beats’ transforms our understanding of both horses and humanity’s ancient past and asks us to consider what our relationship with horses means for the future of humanity and the world around us.

Date: Wednesday 14th May 2025

Time: 12pm

Venue: The Jockey Club Rooms, Newmarket

Price: Tickets are £20 for the talk and £75 for talk plus lunch.

Tickets and more information can be found at http://www.eafestival.com

This event is produced in partnership with EA Festival.