Where Horses Rule
There’s a fun new trend of dog-friendly pubs and restaurants. I love the idea of being able to enjoy a pint or a snack with my furry best friend. Dogs love being included in social activities so it is a win-win situation for everyone. In some cities, they even have cat cafes where you can…
A cowboy needed to buy some feed for his horse, but he had his four-legged companion in tow, and he didn’t want to just leave the horse tied up outside. So the elderly man headed into Tractor Supply in Elk City, Oklahoma, and approached the staff with an important question. “I’m a senior here to…
Five horses found neck-deep in water after a burst pipe caused a flood; they were lucky not to have drowned in their stables, the yard owner believes. Thousands of gallons of water roared into Penhale Farm, Cornwall after the rupture, on the outlet of a nearby reservoir. Yard owner Jean Charman was woken by an…
For decades, the Namibian desert in Africa has witnessed the struggle for survival of wild horses, with dwindling numbers in recent years threatening extinction. The combination of recurrent attacks by predators, primarily hyenas, and tough weather conditions with long and recurrent droughts has threatened the population of feral horses in the southwestern African country of…
1) “Isn’t it terribly dangerous?” What you say: There is always a risk when horses are involved, but there’s plenty you can do to minimize the chances of getting hurt. What you think: Not really as your horse seems to spend more time on box rest than in work. Although the experience of walking him…
A teenage rider who underwent major surgery for a rare form of ovarian cancer is to cycle more than 200 miles in aid of the hospital that saved her, and Hannah’s Willberry Wonder Pony Charity. Tabitha Wood was 13 when she was diagnosed with cancer after which surgeons removed a tumor the size of a…
A para rider who overcame spinal surgery to take two wins on a horse who had recovered from colic surgery said: “nothing’s going to stop me now”. Nikki Newbould and her 10-year-old gelding Diamond Smuggler (Smug) won two elementary dressage tests at Barleyfields Equestrian Centre on 9 June, nearly two years after Smug underwent emergency…
Riders are using three times the rein tension horses would select themselves, a pilot study has shown. The research by Lara Piccolo and Kathrin Kienapfel at the Ruhr-Universität Bochum, Germany showed horses inside reins without a rider voluntarily opted for a contact of around 1kg. Under saddle, riders were found to be using a significantly…
Two horses have been rescued from an overturned horsebox involved in a “difficult and challenging” recovery operation following a collision with a car. Emergency services including Devon & Cornwall Police, Devon & Somerset Fire & Rescue Service, Highways England, paramedics, and a vet attended the accident at the A39 between Barnstaple and Bideford. A spokesman…
Horses always seem to have the most unique personalities. So when you see these four big buddies in action, you’ll see firsthand just how silly they can really be! Ben Hansen was checking on the horses when he noticed all of them were lying in the middle of the field. While some people would assume…
An app that can pinpoint a phone to a 3m square anywhere in the world is hoped to help emergency services reach people in rural areas. A number of emergency services are now using the “What3Words” app in a bid to improve response times. The app splits the world into a grid of 3m x…
A donkey found struggling to walk due to his severely overgrown hooves, who later lost his best friend, has “bounced back” and will be looking for a new home soon. Stuart and another donkey called Bob were seized by the RSPCA, on veterinary advice after they were found in urgent need of corrective hoof care….
Bebe, a horse at Australia’s Whisker Woods Sanctuary, is the cheeky “problem” child of founder Shannon Mortlock. But Mortlock wouldn’t have it any other way. After all, Mortlock’s grown used to all of Bebe’s demanding ways over the years – including hand-holding. Literally. Seven years ago, Mortlock met Bebe’s mother, Emily, while buying the property…
1) Mustang Horse. Did you know that free-roaming mustangs are managed and protected by the Bureau of Land Management? 2) Black Forest Horse. Did you know that the Black Forest Horse got its name from pulling carriages and carts through the Black Forest in Germany? 3) The Percheron. Did you know that most of the…
A breeder has welcomed twin Shetland foals but said she hopes their birth is a “once in a lifetime” event. Julia Gibson’s five-year-old mare Coppice Fleur gave birth to two colts by stallion Coppice Everyman. Julia, the owner of Coppice Shetland Pony Stud in Warwick, said Fleur foaled earlier than expected, so she found her…
1) Curly Horses (aka Bashkir Curlies). The Curly Horse is a very unique horse breed. They can be seen in all sizes and colors, but their coats and manes are what really get the Curly Horse noticed. There are different variations to the extremity of the “curliness” in these horses. The first is very minimal,…