Where Horses Rule
Friendships come in all shapes and sizes, and the friendship between 3-year-old dachshund Schnitzel and his horse Chief is no exception. In the video below, a little black dachshund and his white horse companion take a quick stroll around the stables, and Schnitzel leads the way! Despite the wind and dreary-looking sky, Schnitzel and Chief…
In October 2016, 911 dispatcher Amy Neary was called to the scene of a crash on the interstate. About 30 horses were involved in the accident. They were being transported to a slaughterhouse. Of those 30 animals, several were injured and died. But the lucky survivors were carted off to new homes, including one horse…
Sometimes, you just need to take a really good nap. Not only does napping give you a big burst of energy afterward, but it also feels nice to just take a break. Just ask this sleepy baby horse named Ginger! In the video below the brown foal is seen plopped on the ground, enjoying a…
In 2017, 46 horses were tragically killed in the Lilac Fire that devastated an equestrian training facility in San Diego County. Dalia MacPhee is a Los Angeles-based clothing designer and passionate equestrian. The sudden loss of so many horses left her panicked, heartbroken, and worried for her own horse, Wolfie. She learned that during wildfires,…
A special bond between a miniature horse and a Jack Russell terrier is capturing hearts all over the internet. Nine-year-old Dally the dog loves to ride her pal Spanky, a miniature horse. While Spanky leaps over obstacles and trots around, Dally holds on tight for the ride. It’s cute enough to make you Google “How…
Horses are one of the world’s most majestic creatures — and I’m not just talking about their gorgeously flowing manes or shiny coats. No, their power runs much deeper than their outer beauty, as the woman in the clip below learned firsthand. Back in 2011 when Talbot was 21, she was struck by a vehicle…
Besides the bride and groom, wedding cakes tend to be the centerpiece of any wedding. The newly married couple shares a special moment — the cutting of the cake — with their guests, who marvel at the beautiful, intricate, and sure-to-be-delicious dessert. There are so many different types of cakes a couple can pick for…
A horse visiting the set of the Tucson Morning Blend show on KGUN provided a hilarious blooper that had the news anchors in stitches! Originally, the miniature horse had been brought along as part of the team from the Therapeutic Ranch for Animals and Kids, otherwise known as TRAK. TRAK had been invited to the…
Did you know that horses can grow a mustache? I personally did not, but now that I do, I can’t wait until I get to see one up close! As it turns out, horses can, in fact, grow mustaches right under their nostrils. Some breeds, like the Gypsy Vanner, which have hairy shins and flowing…
Children and animals share a special bond. Besides the obvious cuteness factor, watching them connect on a pure, often non-verbal level is almost magical. When five-year-old Alice Daisy met Bluey, who is believed to be the world’s smallest perfectly formed miniature horse, there was instant cuteness and chemistry. Bluey weighed a mere six pounds when…
Ashley Nelson of Rockford, Michigan, was beside herself. She could only locate one of the four mini horses that escaped their pasture after a tree branch snapped and fell. Ashley asked friends, family, and strangers to be on the lookout for her missing mini horses. “I was very scared I would never see them again,”…
We’ve all heard of the Dog Whisperer, so let me introduce you to the newest animal sensation: the Horse Barber. Melody Hames, 32, started her “horse barber” brand nearly five years ago after she began clipping art into her horses’ coats. She’s taken her brand global and now clips art into horses all around the…
With society and neighborhoods changing, it’s becoming more uncommon to be friendly with your neighbors. Some people are in and out at odd hours, or busy when everyone else is! You never quite know what’s happening next door. Martha Carrasco quickly realized she had no idea what secrets her neighbors had been hiding when animal…
” A few years ago, I was traveling with a friend of mine who had a dog. We stayed at a hotel overnight, and the dog was allowed to stay in the room with us. I was surprised: before that, I had no idea there were hotels that allowed pets to stay!” Well, it turns…
Opera singer Heather Main has the voice of an angel, and the horses she spends time with would definitely agree. This opera singer turned horse trainer thinks they like her vocals so much, they run faster for that reason alone. The fact that Heather believes her voice is truly helping these horses excel at something…
When teacher Tracey Badenski stepped outside the school where she worked, the last thing she expected to see was a knight in shining armor approaching her. But there he was: on a majestic, gray steed. In fact, beneath the knight’s helmet and armor was 49-year-old Mark Crayford, Tracey’s boyfriend. Tracey couldn’t hold back a smile…