INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE: HORSES AND HUMANITY: CO-EVOLUTION, COLLABORATION, OR CONFLICT?
November 12-14, 2026
Virtual conference organized by
Cheiron: The International Journal of Equine and Equestrian History
Download Call for Papers
ABOUT THE CONFERENCE
I know not whether it may be worth observing, that the Houyhnhnms have no word in their language to express any thing that is evil, except what they borrow from the deformities or ill qualities of the Yahoos.
(Gulliver's Travels, Book IV, A Voyage to the Country of the Houyhnhnms)
Throughout history, horses and humans co-evolved, their relationships being characterized by a range of interactions, at times peaceful and harmonious and at other times conflicting. Humans hunted and worked horses, they rode and drove horses into war and into demanding competitions. But they also cared for horses and other equids, treated their injuries and learned to better understand their psychology. Horses, in turn, became workers, healers, teachers and companions.
PROPOSED TOPICS
We will use this conference as a platform for exploring the interaction between equids (horses, donkeys, mules and others) and humans throughout history, using a range of disciplinary approaches and purposefully keeping the format open and facilitating discussion.
ORGANIZER
Cheiron: The International Journal of Equine and Equestrian History
SPONSOR
Trivent Publishing and Trivent Medieval
REGISTRATION AND SUBMISSIONS
We invite contributors to submit applications for traditional scholarly papers of 20 minutes, thematic sessions of 3 papers, round tables and other formats, such as workshops, exhibit presentations, and storytelling events. Please send a short bio of c. 50 words and a contribution description of 250 words, indicating the format of your proposed presentation to Anastasija Ropa (Anastasija.ropa@trivent-publishing.eu) and to Miriam A. Bibby (miriam.bibby@gmail.com).
Please also complete the conference registration form HERE.
DATES AND DEADLINES
Contribution description deadline: June 20, 2026
Confirmation of acceptance: July 5, 2026
PUBLICATION
Selected conference materials will be published on the @Cheironjournal YouTube channel and in the journal.
CONFERENCE LANGUAGE
The conference language will be English.
CONFERENCE FEES
Participation and attendance is free but requires prior registration. Please register HERE.
CONTACT
For any questions, please contact us at:
Anastasija Ropa (Anastasija.ropa@trivent-publishing.eu) and Miriam A. Bibby (miriam.bibby@gmail.com).
publishing@trivent-publishing.eu
