Where Horses Rule
Bear cubs are adorable, but we’d never want to cross a mama bear when it comes to her babies. Sadly, a group of four cubs was found in a lair, beside a deceased female bear presumed to be their mama. As terrible as that beginning is, the bears are now in better care. After they…
My favorite thing about farms is the collection of different animals all in one place. Seeing the species socialize with each other is truly heartwarming. However, when these two horses meet a baby goat, one encounter is heartwarming, while the other is a little flighty. In the video below, a beautiful chocolate-brown steed comes running…
Horses are pretty awesome animals, considering all that they do for us. Besides serving as strength and transportation, they can also be kind comrades and playful companions. Many people may think of them as dangerous, considering their size, but some horses are actually incredibly gentle, as long as they aren’t being attacked or provoked. They…
Horses have been called the noblest of creatures, and it’s easy to see why. Depending on which scientific accounts you believe, they’ve been man’s original best friend since anywhere from 4000 to 2000 B.C. They’ve taken us wherever we’ve asked them to include the fields of battle. Yet here we are in the 21st Century,…
A rescued horse who helped his rehomer through serious illness has been named as World Horse Welfare’s rehomed horse of the year 2018. Il Tintoretto (“Tinto”) arrived at the charity in 2005 as one of a group of horses who were not receiving the care they needed. He underwent rehabilitation at the charity’s Belwade Farm…
A lot of kids dream of the day someone agrees to buy them a horse. For most, though, it’s not exactly a practical purchase, and so that dream just remains a dream. For Kimberly Lewis, though, it actually came true, but not until she was a grown-up, and not before she learned a bit more…
Soccer is a sport that lots of us have enjoyed at some point or another in our lives. I know that when I was little, almost every single kid in my town played at one point or another. Our parents would show up to the games and cheer us on from the sidelines, bring us…
Wildfires are a horrifying force of nature with the capacity to destroy everything in their path and leave behind a ghostly landscape. Because the blazes move so rapidly and unpredictably, people are often forced to flee without warning or time to prepare. Tragically, pets, farm animals, and wildlife often get left behind to fend for…
On a Saturday morning, an adventurous little koala wandered into a horse paddock on a farm in Queensland, Australia. The horses’ owner, Alma Mendo, could tell her palominos were perplexed by the adorable creature’s sudden presence in their backyard. At first, she was concerned that horses would harm the koala. But her fears were quickly…
The 4,100-acre Lilac Fire in San Diego has already destroyed or damaged more than 200 structures, including 104 residential homes and 78 accessory structures, such as barns and sheds. The fire ripped through at least eight barns at the San Luis Rey Downs horse-training facility, where 35 thoroughbreds have died. NBC San Diego reports: “In…
Who doesn’t love a new toy? Whether it’s a fun new gadget or a cool stuffed animal, a new toy will bring joy to whoever is receiving it. That goes for animals, too! When this horse named Snipes found his usual red rope toy missing from the gate near his stable, he seemed surprised. Then,…
A reporter’s job is to bring the news to the people. But when Kristine Lazar went into the field to cover the California wildfire, she never expected to become a news story herself. In the video below, posted on December 6, 2017, two news anchors start their segment by contextualizing the wildfire and the toll…
Animals are just like us in many ways. They feel emotions like anger, sadness, and joy, and seek out the companionship and care of others. They are also very smart and know how to get what they want, even if it means getting into a little trouble! A horse in Ventura County, California, wanted to…
When city workers for the Manchester Community Park in New Hampshire put out a series of bright pink and yellow pianos in the park they probably expected lots of kids to bang on the keys and even some experienced pianists to play for people hanging out in the park. But I bet no one expected…
Joanne Eccles is a British horse vaulting star. Naturally, when Joanne decided to marry, her dear horse, WH Bentley, was a huge part of the ceremony. As a competitive vaulter, Joanne has 11 senior championship medals, including three gold medals from World Championships. Joanne began vaulting when she was 8 years old. This year, for…
If you’re a horse person, you understand how incredible they truly are. They’re so much more than an animal on the farm: they’re a true companion. When a horse named Paisley was about ready to pop with a little foal, her human Elizabeth Lacroix, who just so happens to be the amazing photographer of Genesis…