Where Horses Rule
Nine life-size bronze statues have been created in commemoration of champion jockey Lester Piggott, 65 years since his first Derby win. The statues have been sculpted by Willie Newton to celebrate Lester’s nine Derby wins. Willie Newton, who has previously created life-size bronze statues of John Oaksey and Jack Berry at the Injured Jockeys Rehabilitation…
Santorini’s mayor has pledged to improve conditions for working equines on the Greek island. The Donkey Sanctuary and its partner, Greek Animal Welfare Fund/Animal Action Hellas (GAWF), held positive talks. Mayor Anastasios-Nikolaos Zorzos pledged that five key improvements would be implemented ahead of this holiday season. These are to: 1.Extend the shelter at the top…
Two ponies have tied the knot after their owners arranged a wedding ceremony complete with bridesmaids, pageboys, tea and a “first dance”. The Welsh section A bride Daisy, 15, and 22-year-old groom Raffie are owned by 10-year-old Lucy Wells and her best friend Georgie Orgill, who had been planning the elaborate ceremony since the start…
A multi-garlanded colored pony who won Horse of the Year Show (HOYS) and the Royal International (RIHS) has passed away, aged 14. Millpond Looks The Business (Tommy) was ridden by Kinvara Garner for the majority of his career. As well as winning multiple championships in colored ranks, he also made history when be became the…
Twiggy, a racehorse being sent to an abattoir got rescued by her owner. Let’s read what the owner has to say: “Twiggy was being re-fed with extensive amounts of grain as well as grass. She was being fed responsibly and obviously, the amount was gradually increased over time. She had also received herbal and massage…
This is the story of Onyx, which is similar to a lot of other stories that you have read recently. We are glad that there are people ready to do their best for their horses. Let’s hear the owner’s thoughts about her relationship with Onyx and watch the video for more: “Yeah, so this is…
A police horse has died in the line of duty following a horrific accident outside a football stadium. Lancashire Constabulary announced that Morecambe suffered a serious injury outside Blackpool Football Club’s Bloomfield Road stadium. “Morecambe came into contact with a metal pole on Seasiders Way following the Blackpool vs Fleetwood football fixture,” a police statement…
Punters are underestimating female jump jockeys despite the reality that they are a solid bet, new research has suggested. University of Liverpool Ph.D. student Vanessa Cashmore analyzed 1.6 million rides over an 18-year period and found a horse ridden by a woman at odds of 9/1 has the same chance of winning as one ridden…
“Sally’s Story” is a story of one horse’s journey from fear and darkness to love and trust – all made possible by the ceaseless devotion of a group of rescuers and supporters who refused to give up on her. Sally is a 15-year-old registered Quarter Horse mare who came to Amazing Grace Equine Sanctuary (AGES)…
A rider who has faced serious mental health issues has opened up about the incredible way horses have helped her reclaim her life to help encourage others going through hard times not to give up. Melissa Pinfield-Wells was bullied through school and diagnosed with being on the autistic spectrum aged 13. She started self-harming as…
There are hundreds of horse breeds/breed/type/types out there, so it’s no wonder that these incredible animals come in so many shapes, sizes, and colors. From massive draft horses to itty bitty ponies, there’s an equine for everyone out there! But some horse breeds have such unique characteristics that they look like something straight out of…
The judges at this summer’s British Showjumping (BS) national championships may be forgiven for thinking they’re seeing double. Identical twins Daisy and Isabelle James-Wright, from Cowbridge in the Vale of Glamorgan, are two of the youngest members of BS, and both sisters have now qualified for the Stepping Stones final at the National Agricultural and…
An owner who hopes to raise awareness about the amount of dust in hay has urged others to consider wearing a face mask when filling haynets. Emily Boyce, 20, who is in her final year of equine studies at the Royal Agricultural University in Gloucestershire, was filling haynets for samples for her research project when…
What you are going to read below is a heartbreaking story of a girl who is no longer able to lease her horse. Let’s read it. “Jester and Emily have ended their lease. You know how bonds of horses and their riders are….its something magical…u can’t explain it…u can’t hear it…u can’t taste it….u can…
Selma Blair has shared an emotional series of posts on Instagram about reuniting with her horse for the first time in months since she was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS). The actor, 46, is a keen equestrian but hasn’t been able to go horse riding recently due to her MS, which has an adverse effect…
A 12-year-old rider who won five British Dressage (BD) classes in two days will let nothing stand in the way of her dream of being a professional, her mother said. Sally Howell and her 14.2hh gelding Son of Orion won a novice and an elementary class at Lluest Equine Centre, Aberystwyth. They followed it up…