Anastasija Ropa, PhD, is a scholar of history, literature and language, whose first book, Historical Horsemanship in Medieval Arthurian Romance, brought together her fascination with history, Arthurian legend and horses. Formerly lead researcher at the Latvian Academy of Sport Education, she is also a horse owner and trainer, who implements historical methods of horsemanship in her daily routines. She is also co-editor of the pioneering Cheiron: The International Journal of Equine and Equestrian History and of Rewriting Equestrian History book series.