Amber King

Does your horse respond when you call their name but completely ignore someone like the farrier, vet, or a complete stranger? Do they run toward you when you open the…

For generations, the Heber wild horses have made their home in the Mongollon Rim in Arizona’s Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests. They survive with limited human intervention, and in recent years, their…

Located midway between North America and Europe, the Nordic island country of Iceland is a land of dramatic landscapes. There are geysers, volcanoes, and lava fields situated between ancient glaciers…

For nearly two decades, Kansas cowboy Kevin Adkins spent every day with his horse named Vic. The two shared an incredible bond that spanned both good times and bad. When…

Do you know what’s better than one gorgeous Arabian gelding? TWO Arabians that just so happen to be twins. Looking at Majus and Majician today, they are stunning examples of…

The queen of country herself, Shania Twain, has felt at home in the saddle since she first started riding at 12 years old. The Canadian-born country music singer has set…

Between the mountains, gullies, and plateaus of the Western United States, upwards of 71,000 wild horses live free. On windless days, you can hear their soft neighs and thundering hooves.…

Naomi Short is only eight years old, but she has big dreams. She was recently diagnosed with a rare form of brain cancer, but that devastating news seems to have…

Firefighters in Marion, Montana were in for a freezing night when calls came in about a horse in distress. The horse, named Henry, had broken through ice and was trapped…

There’s exciting news in the horse world as the 2018 Triple Crown Winner, Justify, just became a daddy for the first time. The new foal was born on January 3…

When Mary Walker, 60, was at her lowest, a horse named Latte was her saving grace. Latte was there as she grieved the loss of her only child, and together…

Magnús Ásgeir Elíasson, a farmer living in Iceland, has never seen weather as bad as what hit his rural area last week. His town was slammed with a powerful blizzard…

The average person can look at a herd of horses and distinguish between a bay and a palomino or a buckskin and a cream. Identifying a horse’s coat color is…

When you’re the Queen of England, you don’t let a little thing like age keep you from doing what you love. For the current Queen Elizabeth II, that means getting…

Jake is a police horse that knows exactly what he’s doing in life. The 20-year-old stallion has been working with the Merseyside Police in Northwest England for the past 15…

The Chincoteague Volunteer Fire Co. had an exciting announcement in November, 2019. While reveling in the aftermath of a successful open house and administering vaccinations for the year’s buy back…

All her life, Opal Hagerty has had a passion for horses. She grew up in the saddle and owned horses of her own, but age and health forced her to…

The 1994 film adaption of the classic novel Black Beauty is a longstanding favorite in the hearts of horse owners and horse admirers. Originally published by Anna Sewell in 1877,…

You never know what will happen when you head out on a trail ride. Tammy Stevens went for a ride on her horse, Bo, and she brought her two dogs…

You can see a lot of strange things while taking advantage of a big city’s public transportation. Some of those things you wish you could have avoided, but meeting a…

The rescued horses at Henry’s Home Horse and Human Sanctuary  in Conroe, Texas know what it’s like to overcome challenges. They come from hurt and heartbreak, and many of the…

A young horse is being a hailed a hero as CA wildfires continue to rage and cause destruction. The Easy Fire in Southern California ignited around 6 AM on Wednesday.…

It’s time to celebrate all things spooky! Whether you’re manning the front door with a bowl full of candy or taking your horse to a Halloween-themed show, it wouldn’t be…

Depending on where you live, winter brings on a whole new set of challenges for horse owners. There’s snow, rain, and the inevitable mud, and you also have to figure…

Horses are your passion, and you can’t imagine your life without saddle stains on your jeans or hay sticking out of your hair. You knew by the first time you…

Stinna Kaastrup has been riding horses since she was six years old. Like many young riders, she fell in love with the sport. She loved everything from the adrenaline she…

We all know horses are powerful animals. They can run for miles without tiring and carry heavy loads on their backs, but a new study shows their power is about…

There are few places in the world where you can see the beauty of wild ponies in a natural environment. Grayson Highlands State Park in southwestern Virginia is one of…

The odds of a mare giving birth to live twin foals is 1 in 10,000. So when Kevin Spurr of Spurrs Stud in Western Australia saw two newborn foals in…

As Tropical Depression Imelda pummeled Texas, rescuers rushed to save stranded animals. The massive storm system triggered a string of thunderstorms and heavy downpours in the Houston area. Meteorologists estimate…

Everyone including your four-year-old nephew knows that zebra have stripes. They’re one of the most recognizable animals in the world thanks to their distinct black and white coat markings. But…

Typically, a phone call in the middle of the night is never good news. That’s exactly what members of the Corolla Wild Horse Fund feared when the sheriff’s department dialed…

Cape Lookout National Seashore announced an adorable surprise this week as officials work on recovery after Hurricane Dorian. The storm hit the barrier islands of North Carolina as a category…

When a mini horse named Waffles and a goose named Hemingway first made their Internet debut, it didn’t take long for the world to fall in love. The Bucks County…

When Avery Carlson was 8 years old, she got her first horse. By the time she was 11, she was competing in hunter/jumper and racking up wins. Horses were an…

With long lines and limited leg room, flying is rarely fun. You’re considered lucky if you manage to get a whole row of seats to yourself, but passengers on this…

The Mongol Derby is 620 miles of intense terrain and unpredictable weather. There are wide river crossings, endless stretches of grassland, mountain passes, and wetlands. One day it is sweltering…

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…