Where Horses Rule
This breathtaking video shows just how brilliant and loving these amazing animals truly are. Everyone loves horses, but getting to see them behave like this is truly a dream come true. The beautiful herd of horses is living wild and free just as these huge animals deserve to live. While they have human contact and…
If you love horses, then you’re in for a real treat. According to the USDF, dressage is the French word for ‘training’ and its purpose is to develop the horse’s natural athletic ability and willingness to work, making him calm, supple, and attentive to his rider. Competitive performances are judged on gaits, pace, impulsion, and…
Anna Salander is your average, everyday 10-year-old little girl. She goes to school, hangs out with some great friends, and loves to ride her horses more than anything else. But this little girl seems to do a bit more than just ride her horses. It seems she’s been keeping a close eye on them as…
While Dobermans might be physically intimidating because of their size and strength, these beautiful dogs are actually incredibly loyal and loving. The stigma may come from the fact that they are very energetic dogs, but they just have so much love to give! Any mean temper coming from a Doberman can most likely be blamed…
Barn fires are one of the most dangerous incidents that every single equestrian is afraid of. Image waking up in the middle of the night and see a burning fire to your barn. This is a story of the Martin family of Oconee County, Georgia. They were awakened in the middle of the night to…
The Percheron is a breed of draft horse that originated in the Huisne river valley in western France. Percherons are well muscled, and known for their intelligence and willingness to work. Although their exact origins are unknown, the ancestors of the breed were present in the valley by the 17th century. They were originally bred…
What are you going to watch is a special thank you to all the horsey girls. The stand-up comedian, Craig Quartermaine, in one of his speeches stars talking about his wife, sharing a few funny moments of her and her behavior. But what was the most memorable from the stand-up was the part when Quartermaine…
Aubrey Headon attends Rochelle Township High School in Rochelle, Illinois. One day, she met Gretchen Catherwood, the Gold Star mother of a fallen Marine in the 3rd Battalion, 5th Marine Regimen. Gretchen established the Darkhorse Lodge to help combat veterans, which is an issue close to Aubrey’s heart. Aubrey was so inspired by Gretchen’s efforts…
Being able to physically see doesn’t always mean you really see the world. Buddy is a blind horse who lost his eyes, but that hasn’t stopped him from living a very normal life at the Catskill Animal Sanctuary. Too often, when animals are in need, their owners can’t find it in themselves to be there…
Naomi Baskerville met a Shetland pony named John Willy Parker when she was 6 years old. Two years later, the little girl from Scotland would take him in as her own pony. But by the time she was 14, she’d begun to outgrow John Willy. Schoolwork was preventing her from visiting him, so she finally…
Horses are considered to be one of the most tender animals in the world, but this video is an unusual case when a horse shows aggressive behavior during a race. In a bizarre incident caught on tape, a racing horse-bit its rival jockey in France in an attempt to finish the race. The incident happened…
When a nasty snowstorm struck her hometown in Manitoba, Canada, 18-year-old Eileen Eagle Bears tuned into local traffic cameras set up along the slick, icy highways. The roads were mostly cleared of drivers — until Eileen noticed a semi-truck, and the driver inside, stranded on the interstate about 3 miles away from her house. Eileen…
We have been talking a lot about the connection that horses have with kids and what this adorable young girl in the video below does is a testimony of this beautiful connection. There are a lot of talented kids out there that are doing things that the majority of us are incapable of imaging. This…
A lot of animals have become honored passengers of different airline companies, especially dogs and cats but a few weeks ago, it was the time for a horse to become the honored passenger. Flirty the mini service horse successfully joined her owner, Abrea Hensley, on an American Airlines flight departing Chicago’s O’Hare international airport. The…
They might not be able to read minds yet, but a new study from the University of Sussex confirmed today that horses can recognize when you’re mad at them. The study indicates that horses can tell the difference between happy and angry human emotion, and act accordingly when faced with them. Researchers showed 28 horse…
More and more individuals are turning to alternative medicine for help with chronic pain and illnesses. From massage therapy to acupuncture to cupping to aromatherapy, the options are endless. And people aren’t just using these treatments for themselves, they’re also using them for their animals! In recent years, pet spas have become increasingly popular, allowing…