Where Horses Rule
Nature never ceases to amaze me or remind me that we share this Earth with so many awesome creatures. We need to respect all of the living things that tread the same soil that we tread. Sometimes, this means making compromises to allow those creatures to do what they would have done before we built…
Matix is a very special little boy that received some particularly special gifts on his third birthday: two mini horses. Their names are Bert and Ernie, and they were given to Matix by his grandmother, Frankie Eklund, for a very specific purpose. Matix was born with a condition called thrombocytopenia absent radius syndrome (TARS). This…
It’s always heartwarming to see rescued animals frolicking in their new homes – and it’s even better when they do it together. From rescued lambs that run with pigs, to saved horses that love rolling around on a field together, moments like these are sure to warm any animal lover’s heart. Below is another memorable…
World’s tallest horse. The tallest recorded horse was a gelding of a shire race, named Samson. He was born in 1846. In 1850 he was 215 cm and weighed 1524 kg. Currently, the world’s tallest horse is Big Jake – of Belgian race, he is 210.19 cm (presented in the video below). World’s smallest horse….
The animals will do the funniest things to catch our eye — any pet lover knows that! Our pets are smarter than we know and perhaps have a good idea of what will make us laugh. Sometimes, they inadvertently make appearances during important moments, just like this alpaca who photobombed the photoshoot of a surprise…
Whether or not you’re a pet owner, this adorable video of Levi the horse will certainly bring a smile to your face. In this clip, Levi may have only just met this man for the first time, but that didn’t stop him from relentlessly requesting a neck rub. The beautiful Oldenburg gelding, who lives at…
Dr. Karri and the folks at the Vet Ranch were recently called about a unique situation. No cats or dogs this time, but a pregnant horse who was up for auction. The poor mare named Nova was to be shipped to Mexico and sold for processing. Thankfully, the Vet Ranch received enough donations for the…
Whether or not you believe in holistic medicine, one thing is certain: there is just something about the relationship we humans have with animals that is absolutely incredible! And when that relationship is used to help a human feel better? You can actually see the results with your own two eyes. This special horse retreat…
It’s a well-known fact that humans and horses share a very special bond, but these two might just take the cake! This woman spends most of her waking life in the confines of a wheelchair, but just because she can’t walk on her own two feet, it doesn’t mean she can’t soar above everyone else…
It seems impossible that there are people out there who are so cruel, they’ll let a baby horse die once they’re done with them. Known as “Nurse Mare Foals” these adorable little babies are brought into the world simply so they can keep the milk flowing from their mothers. Eventually, the mothers are shipped off…
As summer begins to hit its peak, more and more people are doing their best to avoid the hot rays of the sun. Along with the humidity, this summer seems like it’s going to be a bad one, and with heat waves rolling in and out, it feels like fall is just way too far…
Strong Women, Wild Horses is a short film about a group of fearless photographers dedicated to documenting how horses live in the wild. Armed with nothing but their cameras, these women venture into the Great Basin, one of the few remaining untamed areas of the U.S. to find the majestic free-roaming wild horse. But through…
Remember when you were a little kid and you didn’t realize how rude it was to point out all the strange differences between you and the person you’re meeting for the first time? Like, asking them about a weird mole or unusual birthmark. Of course, we’re just curious and confused! We didn’t know any better,…
Petrified of humans, Bear is a pony in Exmoor, UK, that grew up with a lot of trust issues. Due to the delicate balance of mares and fillies, that’s needed to stop these beautiful animals from going extinct, it became very likely that this nervous pony was going to be culled for the good of…
When Texas mom April heard strange noises coming from her daughter’s baby monitor, she probably didn’t expect to see Velvet the pony inside her daughter’s bedroom with ribbons and bows woven into her mane. Moms are kind of like police officers or firefighters in the sense that they are in a line of work that…
Anyone who ever said diamonds are a girl’s best friend never met a pony. Technically, ponies are distinguished from horses by their heavy coats, shorter legs, and smaller stature… but good things come in small packages! Just take it from Skye, an adorable little girl who’s lucky enough to have her very own Shetland pony…