Where Horses Rule
World Horse Welfare Field Officer Chris Shaw was checking up on a group of horses with RSPCA Inspector Polly Underwood when they came across a strange sight. The animals were all looking in the same direction, toward a ditch. They decided to get closer to see what was catching their attention. When they saw what…
They’re best friends like no other. Waffles, a mini horse, and Hemingway, a goose, were rescued earlier this summer from an unsanitary, neglectful environment in Pennsylvania. The unlikely pair ended up at the Bucks County SPCA, where they were put up for adoption to a safe, loving home. When the Bucks County SPCA announced on…
The relentless flooding in Louisiana and Texas has done more than just destroy property. It’s put hundreds of thousands of much-loved family pets at risk of falling victim to the rising waters. It should be noted that many of the families who “left their pets behind” were either blocked off from ever returning to their…
Through U.S. Para-Equestrian Dressage, horses are helping to change the game of life for driven, competitive, and physically disabled athletes. Not only does this traditional sport instill confidence and discipline, but it also helps those who can’t use their legs to reach new heights on all levels. This especially hits home for Becca Hart, a…
1) Ears: One of the first things kids learn when they start riding horses is to always check the horse’s ears to get a read on their mood. Horses have incredibly expressive ears, and they’re easy to read, which is why this is an important lesson for everyone, equestrian or not! If a horse’s ears…
When a horse injured himself while crossing a river in a remote backcountry of Alaska, a group of dedicated veterinarians sprung into action and pulled off one of the most incredible rescues we’ve ever seen. The following clip is a segment from Animal Planet’s “Dr. Dee: Alaska Vet,” and it does not disappoint. The horse,…
Horses are well known for their silly personalities and odd behavior. Humans and horses have always had a special bond with each other, and it might be just because these big animals have such silly attitudes! While some horses are skittish whenever they encounter something new, this beautiful horse seems to embrace change with a…
A farm in Dalton, NH, recently surrendered 10 of the 17 miniature horses living there to the New Hampshire Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA). The minis were reported to have been mistreated, although an investigation is currently underway in order to determine what, exactly, was going on there. It appears to…
A foal named Tye was only 9 days old when he lost his mother; despite getting all the needed treatment, she couldn’t survive. The good news is that on the same night, an Australian dog names Zip was there to comfort Tye. It is interesting how Zip has not shown this behavior with any other…
Years ago, Sovereign faced certain death. The foal was so neglected and underweight that even the slightest touch would have knocked the horse to the ground. But thanks to his new owner Paul Evans, and a huge growth spurt, Sovereign now rules as Britain’s tallest horse at a whooping 10ft! Better yet? This massive beast…
Joan and her family live on a very special 80-acre farm in Ontario, Canada. The one in charge is a guard dog named Titan — a Slovak Cuvac who protects the farm from wildlife. The only problem? Titan is afraid of horses, and he’s there to protect them, too! Titan was already skittish around horses,…
This video shows the amazing work that gets done by the wonderful heroes at Mill Creek Farms. This “retirement home for horses” is a nonprofit group whose sole mission is to provide lifetime care to horses seized by law enforcement agencies, horses retired from government service, or unwanted horses who were on their way to…
Yoga has become one of the most popular fitness trends for all age groups in the United States, but it turns out that it’s not just humans who are pulling off some of these hard stretches: animals have gotten in on it, too! It was a totally normal day on the farm when suddenly a…
With all of the technology out there, kids are becoming less and less interested in actual paper books. Screens have taken over leisure time. Afternoons used to be spent sitting in a sunny corner of the house, enjoying a good novel, but now? Kids just want to watch YouTube or cartoons on the TV. Even…
For anyone who loves horses, the idea of one getting injured is enough to bring a tear to anyone’s eyes. These majestic creatures deserve to live happy and healthy lives, along with their incredible intelligence and funny personalities, horses really are incredible animals. So when Sami Gros was riding her beloved animal, her whole world…
Horses are pretty awesome animals, considering all that they do for us. Besides serving as strength and transportation, they can also be kind comrades and playful companions. Many people may think of them as dangerous, considering their size, but some horses are actually incredibly gentle, as long as they aren’t being attacked or provoked. They…