Where Horses Rule
1) Riding a Horse Is Just Sitting. This myth makes horse riders laugh. It also makes them wish they could make the person who believes this get on a horse and ride a dressage test, or go out on a ten-mile trail ride. Those of us who ride know that it takes much more than…
A hulking Ukrainian ‘Superman’ gives new meaning to the term ‘hard as nails’. In a remarkable video to surface online, Dmytro Khaladzhi performs extraordinary feats of strength including bending a metal rod with his teeth and carrying a fully grown horse. The Ukrainian strongman and former circus performer, 38, also deadlifts a saloon car and…
Who does not love a warm and friendly hug? Apparently, cuddling is not just limited to humans as animals, too, love a hug. And it is not just dogs and cats who love to be cuddled by their owners. This heartwarming video will show you that everyone loves an occasional cuddle sometimes. From the goose…
A fire that broke out overnight has destroyed part of the historic French National Stud of St Lo (Haras National de Saint-lo). A statement on the Pole Hippique Saint-lo Facebook page said a rider living on-site had spotted the outbreak of the fire in stable block number three at around midnight. All 22 horses in…
Three university students are set to take to the roads of Ireland on unicycles to raise funds for the Irish Injured Jockeys Fund. The trio of 21-year-olds, Will Forsyth-Forrest, Hector Chamberlain and Wilfrid Ward, currently studying in Dublin, will be starting their ambitious 400-mile challenge and hope to break the world record by completing the…
Identified only by the number on their auction tags, three horses stood in crowded kill pens – their pasts erased and their lives reduced to mere dollars and cents. When no longer useful to their previous owners, they were sent to the auction house, thrown away like trash. With countless numbers of horses going through…
If you need a little pick-me-up today, then these 10 pictures of hilariously happy horses are sure to do the trick! Horses can make anything better. When you’ve had a bad day, a trip to the barn can help to improve your mood and make the world look just a little bit better. These happy…
Throughout the years, as humans domesticated and bred horses, gentler horses emerged. Every horse is an individual and, whether wild or domestic, wants to be recognized entirely for himself. Horses as a breed have characteristics that separate them from all other animals. We know that horses are herd animals and have a hierarchical social behavior…
1.The Orlov Trotter is arguably the most famous Russian horse breed and doubtless the first choice for a troika. The breed, distinguished for its pace and stamina, was developed in the late 18th century by Count Alexey Orlov, brother of Grigory Orlov, who was a favorite of Catherine the Great. The ancestor of the breed…
A young rider who was inspired by her showjumping hero when he gave her his baseball cap is to compete at the same show she met him at. Then 10-year-old Evangeline Wasser, from New York was inspired to take up showjumping after she met US Olympic gold medallist McLain Ward at a press conference at…
An abandoned foal was “lucky to survive” after he was found dumped in a field. The six-week-old skewbald colt was discovered on the outskirts of Swaffham, Norfolk by the field owners who contacted World Horse Welfare. A spokesman for the charity said the foal, who has one distinctive blue eye, was immediately collected and brought…
You might have ridden a horse before, but have you ever seen one gives birth to its foal? Scott and Sarah have more than 50 horses on their beautiful ranch in Spain. As all of the horses live in a natural herd environment and they are free to roam the beautiful pastures. With a newly…
11-year-old Hannah Simpson dreamed of horseback riding but she had to forgo her dream after her parents told her it was too expensive to own one. However, the girl realized that she did not have to forgo her dream, she just had to find a new pet that can do all the things that a…
It is undeniable that horses are majestic animals. But sometimes these beautiful animals also have their childish side and want to have some fun. After all, it is difficult to act majestically all day long. This video is a hilarious collection of funny horses that would brighten up your day. This video perfectly shows the…
It is a well-known fact that dalmatians go along well with horses. Their affinity to horses has made this breed a popular choice as a natural guardian and follower for horse-drawn carriages. So when a dalmatian spots a horse that looks exactly like it, the lucky dog immediately becomes infatuated with the horse! When it…
When Riviera received her first horse, it was clearly a surprise. Her parents and horse trainer, Angela LoCascio of Silver Lining Ranch, coordinated the perfect reveal. Angela explained, “She had no idea. Her mother secretly had a vet check the day before, and we finalized the sale. Then Riviera spent the whole next day at…