Where Horses Rule
Sandra Beaulieu has committed her life to creating astoundingly beautiful dances with her horses. Watching the video below, you’ll see the incredible bond that she shares with this majestic creature. From the moment she raises her hands and spreads her wings until the final second of this gorgeous video, you just won’t be able to…
Megan has grown up around horses all her life, and one thing’s for sure — horse lovers are passionate people who dedicate much of their lives to these majestic animals. The video below is a sweet compilation of the two hours leading up to and including Kyle’s proposal to his girlfriend, condensed down into a…
Nelly Jacobs grew up riding horses. From the time she was a little girl, then her teens, and into her adult life, this woman has always been in love with the majestic beauty and power that comes from these beautiful creatures. But unfortunately, Nelly began to notice her hands tremble in her early 50s. Eventually,…
Horses have a special way of connecting with their caretakers — and without speaking any words at all, this woman’s bond between her and her horses is simply stunning. Stefanie says she’s earned this connection with five key elements: motivation, trust, respect, communication and body language. Bjorn, an Icelandic horse, and Menor GPZ, a stallion,…
Riding a horse is not as easy as riding a bike. On a bike, you’re in control. But on a horse, you might hold the reins, but they still have the final say. The best riders have a good relationship with their horse and have a keen sense of what they can and cannot do….
While everyone loves the excitement that comes with a pregnant mother, one artist did something that absolutely everyone should see if they get the chance! This very pregnant mom, Sara Adams, approached an artist named Helga and asked for a special painting on her belly. Helga immediately knew what to draw and the video below…
No matter where you’re from, just about everyone in the world loves the delicious taste of ice cream. So when a mom decided to get her daughter a special sweet treat, she couldn’t stop laughing when she saw who was in the drive-thru ahead of her. A pair of big horses were sticking their noses…
Animals are smarter than we give them credit for. Our pups have the incredible ability to sniff out danger and save our lives before anything terrible happens to us. And all kinds of animals can serve as therapy pets, and soothe us when we’re not feeling like ourselves. And when it comes down to simple…
Liberty training with your horse is crucial to all other riding and training. What is liberty? It’s bonding exercises that bring you and your horse closer together so that training for other things becomes a fun activity for both of you. If you’ve ever tried to train a horse you’ve just met, you may have…
A bond like this one is special and rare. There’s truly nothing like a little boy and his foal. In the video below, posted on December 16, 2016, a 5-year-old boy walks up to the red wooden door of a horse stable. There is a small foal standing by the entrance, and the boy grabs…
Sadly, horse slaughter is a highly profitable market; when they can’t pull plow anymore, horses often end up on someone’s dinner plate. Sometimes, buyers for the slaughterhouses attend public auctions to purchase “unusable” horses and send them off to be killed. Enter Gentle Giants Draft Horse Rescue, the only thing separating the horses from life…
Every summer in Iceland, farmers release their young horses into the northern mountains where they’re able to roam freely. Many farmers believe this allowance of freedom helps the horses develop a sense of independence and strength they otherwise wouldn’t experience. But every following autumn, something even more amazing happens. The farmers gather up their loved…
World Horse Welfare Field Officer Chris Shaw was checking up on a group of horses with RSPCA Inspector Polly Underwood when they came across a strange sight. The animals were all looking in the same direction, toward a ditch. They decided to get closer to see what was catching their attention. When they saw what…
They’re best friends like no other. Waffles, a mini horse, and Hemingway, a goose, were rescued earlier this summer from an unsanitary, neglectful environment in Pennsylvania. The unlikely pair ended up at the Bucks County SPCA, where they were put up for adoption to a safe, loving home. When the Bucks County SPCA announced on…
The relentless flooding in Louisiana and Texas has done more than just destroy property. It’s put hundreds of thousands of much-loved family pets at risk of falling victim to the rising waters. It should be noted that many of the families who “left their pets behind” were either blocked off from ever returning to their…
Through U.S. Para-Equestrian Dressage, horses are helping to change the game of life for driven, competitive, and physically disabled athletes. Not only does this traditional sport instill confidence and discipline, but it also helps those who can’t use their legs to reach new heights on all levels. This especially hits home for Becca Hart, a…