Where Horses Rule
Max, a young miniature horse that’s about two years old, was minding his own business in his hometown of Acushnet, Massachusetts. His mom, Julie Nightlinger, adopted him when he was just four months old, welcoming him into her home and generous yard. Max has always been extremely well-loved and cared for in his home. Then,…
There are a lot of perks from living in the countryside. Life is simpler, there is less of the hustle and bustle of the city, more nature, and relaxation, and sometimes you get to see things like goats jumping on a trampoline. Talk about the good life, right? Adina from Simply Country Life knows exactly…
Life for an animal in the wild isn’t always easy. There’s no telling what can happen from day to day, and conditions can get unexpectedly dangerous on the turn of a dime. And that’s even truer when the stray animal is trying to get by with a serious disability disrupting its life. This is something…
Horses are some of the most beautiful and majestic animals in the world. All that magnificence and grace (not to mention their size!) can be a bit intimidating if you aren’t used to horses, but the people who know and love horses know that while they might look regal and stately, most of our four-hooved…
Sandra Beaulieu has committed her life to creating astoundingly beautiful dances with her horses. Watching the video below, you’ll see the incredible bond that she shares with this majestic creature. From the moment she raises her hands and spreads her wings until the final second of this gorgeous video, you just won’t be able to…
Megan has grown up around horses all her life, and one thing’s for sure — horse lovers are passionate people who dedicate much of their lives to these majestic animals. The video below is a sweet compilation of the two hours leading up to and including Kyle’s proposal to his girlfriend, condensed down into a…
Nelly Jacobs grew up riding horses. From the time she was a little girl, then her teens, and into her adult life, this woman has always been in love with the majestic beauty and power that comes from these beautiful creatures. But unfortunately, Nelly began to notice her hands tremble in her early 50s. Eventually,…
Horses have a special way of connecting with their caretakers — and without speaking any words at all, this woman’s bond between her and her horses is simply stunning. Stefanie says she’s earned this connection with five key elements: motivation, trust, respect, communication and body language. Bjorn, an Icelandic horse, and Menor GPZ, a stallion,…
Riding a horse is not as easy as riding a bike. On a bike, you’re in control. But on a horse, you might hold the reins, but they still have the final say. The best riders have a good relationship with their horse and have a keen sense of what they can and cannot do….
While everyone loves the excitement that comes with a pregnant mother, one artist did something that absolutely everyone should see if they get the chance! This very pregnant mom, Sara Adams, approached an artist named Helga and asked for a special painting on her belly. Helga immediately knew what to draw and the video below…
No matter where you’re from, just about everyone in the world loves the delicious taste of ice cream. So when a mom decided to get her daughter a special sweet treat, she couldn’t stop laughing when she saw who was in the drive-thru ahead of her. A pair of big horses were sticking their noses…
Animals are smarter than we give them credit for. Our pups have the incredible ability to sniff out danger and save our lives before anything terrible happens to us. And all kinds of animals can serve as therapy pets, and soothe us when we’re not feeling like ourselves. And when it comes down to simple…
Liberty training with your horse is crucial to all other riding and training. What is liberty? It’s bonding exercises that bring you and your horse closer together so that training for other things becomes a fun activity for both of you. If you’ve ever tried to train a horse you’ve just met, you may have…
A bond like this one is special and rare. There’s truly nothing like a little boy and his foal. In the video below, posted on December 16, 2016, a 5-year-old boy walks up to the red wooden door of a horse stable. There is a small foal standing by the entrance, and the boy grabs…
Sadly, horse slaughter is a highly profitable market; when they can’t pull plow anymore, horses often end up on someone’s dinner plate. Sometimes, buyers for the slaughterhouses attend public auctions to purchase “unusable” horses and send them off to be killed. Enter Gentle Giants Draft Horse Rescue, the only thing separating the horses from life…
Every summer in Iceland, farmers release their young horses into the northern mountains where they’re able to roam freely. Many farmers believe this allowance of freedom helps the horses develop a sense of independence and strength they otherwise wouldn’t experience. But every following autumn, something even more amazing happens. The farmers gather up their loved…