Amber King

For 100 miles, 18-year-old Sanoma Blakeley and her horse, Goober, battled some of the toughest terrain in California’s Gold Rush country. They crossed rivers, traversed canyons, and pushed through elevation…

Every horse owner is familiar with the classic story of Black Beauty. The 1877 novel written by author Anna Sewell is one of the best-selling books of all time, and…

When Hurricane Michael made landfall in 2018, countless homes and entire towns were devastated. The Florida Panhandle was faced with a humanitarian crisis, and thousands of people and animals were…

In North Carolina, three dogs died after swimming in a pond. In Texas, three more dogs died after spending time with their families at a popular lake. You’ll find similar…

There’s nothing quite like looking down the hall and seeing a herd of perfectly coiffed ponies strutting through the door. Their manes are perfectly groomed, and they walk calmly and…

With their massive hooves, rippling muscles, and incredible size, it’s easy to understand why we can’t help but fall in love with draft horses. These large horses are bred for…

The 94th annual Chincoteague Island pony penning was another success, and the herd is now safely back on Assateague island to live wild and free for another full year. The…

When a horse named Mochi was rescued from “deplorable conditions” near Hood River, there was only one word to describe her personality—aggressive. The rescue horse had been hurt by humans…

Relatively unknown to North American horse lovers, the Ardennes horse (AKA Ardennais) is an ancient breed of European draft horse that is distinctly different from other heavy horses of its…

Firefighters in Fort Eire are trained and experienced in animal rescues, but a horse falling through a sinkhole was a completely new challenge. It happened when a water main break…

With only about 450 Newfoundland ponies alive today, every birth of the stocky little pony is special. That’s why Sarah Kean and her family are especially thrilled to announce the…

Sheriff Tim Morse with the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office announced over the weekend that 42 horses involved in criminal or civil cases are ready to find new homes. The sheriff’s…

The annual Chincoteague Island Pony Penning is on its way, and this year’s festivities will mark 94 years of wild pony love. The swim was made famous by Marguerite Henry’s…

Texas livestock owners are being urged to check their horses and other animals for disease after a contagious insect-born virus was confirmed at a farm in Kinney County. Multiple horses…

It doesn’t matter if it’s your first day in the saddle or if you’ve been riding all your life—you’re going to fall off your horse. Falling is a part of…

While St. Louis Blues fans celebrated a Stanley Cup victory Wednesday night, Warm Springs Ranch outside Columbia, Missouri was cheering for an altogether different reason. Staff at the farm missed…

Every horse lover has a heart horse, and for Roberta Moore, that horse is 40-year-old Whiskey. Through three decade’s worth of good and bad, Whiskey and Roberta have always been…

While women continue to fight for equal wages and respect within the workplace, the horse racing industry is surrounded by barriers made to keep women out. Women jockeys are rare,…

Horse racing has always been a controversial topic, but the recent spate of horse deaths at a famed California horse track (Santa Anita) has brought the issue into the limelight.…

It’s been a rough year for Idaho horse owners as yet another infectious disease makes its rounds across the state. The Idaho State Department of Agriculture warned horse owners back…

You might be able to fall in love with anything with hooves, a mane, and a swishy tail, but you have to admit, there are certain horse breeds that get…

An entire generation of horse lovers is in mourning as the Chincoteague Volunteer Fire Company announced the death of Maureen Beebe over Memorial Day weekend. Known nationally as the woman…

While there are over 100 wild horses living on the Shackleford Banks in Cape Lookout National Seashore in the Outer Banks, you have to be lucky if you want to…

The herd of wild horses that call Assateague Island home welcomed a new member to the family. The National Parks Service made the exciting birth announcement on May 15th, and…

Regardless of experience, every horse owner goes through the same learning process. It’s like a rite of passage to go from the clueless newbie to the capable and confident horse…

As an international horse charity, World Horse Welfare has seen some of the worst parts of humanity. They’ve rescued horses and ponies from deplorable living conditions and saved them from…

If you were one of thousands of people to watch the 2019 Kentucky Derby, congratulations, you witnessed history. We’re not talking about the kind of history that everyone was expecting.…

The Coach and Livestock Program at Colonial Williamsburg in Virginia excitedly announced their newest addition  in early May of 2019. A rare Cleveland Bay foal was born on April 28,…

It’s official, there’s a newest and cutest addition to the Disney World family. Her name is Lilly, and at only a few weeks old, she already has fans swooning over…

When your horse is your best friend, it doesn’t take you long to notice when something isn’t quite right. You’ve spent so many hours in the saddle and at the…

The Budweiser Clydesdales are arguably the most famous group of horses in the world. They’re known for their strength, elegance, and the sheer magnitude of their size. Each Clydesdale on…

Newcastle commuters were treated to an adorable sight when a highly trained pony stepped on to the metro. Digby, a two-year-old pony, rode the metro for the first time as…

Take a visit to Luck Ranch about 30 miles outside Austin, TX, and you’ll find 70 of the luckiest horses you’ll ever meet. Not long ago, they were bound for…

Dolly the sheep was the world’s first successful attempt at cloning mammals, and now scientists have turned their attention toward another type of farm animal. Researchers from Korea and Russia…

Ben Wagstaff is only 13 years old, but he already has a clear vision of what he wants to do with his life. The West Virginia teen hopes to one…

Idaho horse owners are advised to be on high alert after authorities confirmed a case of a highly contagious virus. The Idaho State Department of Agriculture released information that a…

When Adriana was four years old, she was placed in foster care. Within eight months, she had already been juggled between three different homes, and the experience left her feeling…

An American Paint horse named Smash may be deaf, but that hasn’t stopped him from playing an important role in his community. For the past few years, Smash has been…

There’s no doubting 71-year-old Arnold Schwarzenegger has had an impressive career. From movie star to the governor of California, this champion body builder is a household name. He’s used to…

For Karla Swindle, owner of S & K Quarter Horses in Fayette, AL, animals have always been, and always will be, part of the family. She does everything she can…

Thanks to an adoption incentive program from the Bureau of Land Management, your dreams of owning and training a wild horse can finally come true. Over-population of wild horses is…

Warm Springs Ranch in Missouri is the official home of the Budweiser Clydesdales, and every year they welcome around two dozen foals into their family. In 2019, the first of…

At a racetrack in 2015, American Pharaoh became a legend. His win at the Belmont Stakes made him only the 12th horse in history to win the Triple Crown. Not…

The unavoidable truth is, your horse spends the majority of the day without you. Most horses are unsupervised around 20 hours a day, and you can only guess at how…

Every March, schools across the country celebrate a very special day. It’s a day full of reading and exploration, and it’s all because of Dr. Seuss. March 2 is Dr.…

If you dream of wide open spaces and time spent with horses, you’ll be relieved to know you don’t need to own your own ranch to make it happen. Bitterroot…

Galloping with giraffes in Kenya, living among nomadic herdsmen in Mongolia, riding along empty beaches in coastal France—a horseback riding vacation is certain to be an unforgettable experience. It’s exploring…

At school, 13-year-old AJ was a victim of bullying. Unlike most of his peers, he is on the autism spectrum and deals with severe anxiety and ADD. Every day, he…

It’s not as if you can ask your horse to step on your bathroom scale every time you suspect she’s lost weight. That would make your job as a horse…