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There’s something fascinating about watching horses interact with one another. Whether they are galloping through the pasture or grazing in the shade, we could stare at horses playing with one…

A Zorse is one of the many equine hybrids that are referred to as Zebroids. The term is used to describe an animal with Zebra heritage. A Zorse is a…

The term Brumby refers to the wild Australian horse that is most commonly found in the Australian Alps, Northern Territory and Queensland today. With these feral horses in the news…

The hills of Exmoor in Southwest England are home to wet winters, harsh winds, and a distinctive breed of pony that has roamed the moorland for millennia. The Exmoor Pony…

Of course, every horse has its own unique personality, but their behavior can often tell you if they are in pain, not feeling well, if they’re happy… or if they’re…

Have you ever been to horse camp? If so, you know that it can be a very special place, and along with riding and being around beautiful horses, the experience…

Few first-time horse owners reside on a property that is suitable for housing their horses at home. Many equestrians find a solution to this situation by keeping their horses at…

Officials in Virginia have officially cancelled this year’s Chincoteague Island Pony Swim, according to WJLA. The carnival and pony penning celebration that was scheduled for July of 2020 has also been…

The clip-clop of footsteps through a barn aisle is a familiar sound to many equestrians. The metal shoes responsible for this melody have been fitted to hooves for centuries, but…

As horse lovers, many of us have likely used the phrase “1000lb animal.” We use 1000lbs for dewormers because we’ve commonly used that number for the weight of an average…

The Rocky Mountain Horse is one of those breeds we sometimes forget to recognize, but these rare beauties are truly one of a kind. Did you know these 5 fascinating…

While horse racing is far from new, horrific events of the past few years have forced many of us to take a closer look at this long-standing tradition. We’ve all…

It is with a heavy heart that we must report that Blindaj Billy, the last remaining horse to play Black Beauty, has passed away. The legendary horse left us on…

By Cathleen Leonard Ever since I first sat on a horse, I dreamt that one day that was how I would travel the world. I was eight years old, and…

By Sandy Sharkey “Blame it or praise it, there is no denying the wild horse in us.”  ~ Virginia Woolf Their existence stirs our imagination. We feel their energy and…

Foals – adorable and by far the best entertainment on a farm. Can you think of how your horse was when they were just a newborn kiddo? As if we…

For all of us who have horses, the c-word is one of the most terrifying emergencies we never want to encounter. However, the best way to face horse colic head-on…

For people who love them, the decision to sell a horse can be excruciatingly difficult. Alas, it is a situation many horse owners must face at least once in their…

We all know that horses are good for our soul, but did you know that they are also good for our mental health? It is becoming more and more popular…

Do you love horses enough to be horse crazy? If you do, you may identify with these 15 signs: Kids at school knew you as “the kid that loves horses.”…

In the perfect world, horses would roam in a pasture with luscious grass and plenty of room to run. Unfortunately, that isn’t the case in a realistic world and some…

The importance of accurately estimating your horse’s weight will help you track their health as well as make sure, when they receive a dose of medicine, that the dose is…

Full-blown winter is upon us and we all want our horses to be cozy and snug as a bug in a rug. Even if we do not show during the…

Did you know that Paint Horses were used by Native Americans that thought they had magical powers? It’s true. They were brought to America by Spanish conquistadors and bred with…

Have a thing for spots? The Knabstrupper horse is a rare beauty with plenty of them! Similar to the Appaloosa and possibly of the same ancestry, the Knabstrupper is a…

It’s cold outside and the perfect time to have a movie day with all your riding and barn friends and binge watch all the horse movies you can! Just be…

The mane of a horse has served so many purposes for us horse-crazed people. We’ve learned how to French braid on a horse’s mane, and they’re a means of security…

Monte Michener is a Colorado based artist who has been creating incredible driftwood sculptures of horses for years. Michener grew up on a farm in Minnesota where there were always…

What’s the best trait of horses, is it their smell or their beauty? Or perhaps the feeling of freedom when we ride. For prisoners in a Nevada Correctional Facility, it…

A mustang can be viewed as the spirit of the west. They bring a sense of freedom and grace with an estimate of 33,000 horses roaming across the western parts…

UPDATE 12/23/19: Six more horses were found shot and killed since our original article on the incident in Kentucky from last Friday, according to USA Today. The horses appear to…

Unusual and beautiful with a pinch of a majestic appearance, the Cremello horse has a cream color with no markings and a white mane and tail. Blue eyes and pink…

There are over 350 breeds of horses on the planet – that is a ton of new prospects to choose from. We are all familiar with the well-known breeds like…

The Sumter County Sheriff’s office in Florida has issued a warning to horse owners in the area after a number of horses have been slaughtered for their meat. According to…

Freedom Reins is more than an equestrian clothing line. With a mission to help make a difference in the lives of horses, Freedom Reins was founded as a way to…

So many profound horse quotes have been spoken and written over the years. These ancient and beautiful animals have been admired by everyone from famous movie stars like John Wayne…

Developed in the state of Marwar (Jodhpur), this rare breed of equine descends from the mounts of the famous Rajput warriors. A breed of strength, loyalty, and grace, the Marwari…

Having horses comes with a lot of responsibilities, one of which is providing them with feeding hay bales. whether your horses need hay all year or just during the winter…

A 3-year-old gelding sustained injuries at the Del Mar Racetrack on Saturday, November 30th, and had to be euthanized, according to Fox 5 San Diego. Koa, the gelding, is at…

Ireland, the country known for shamrocks, beer, and the Irish Sport Horse, a horse that is taking the show jumping and eventing world by storm. The Irish Sport Horse is…

When you think of a breed of horse, more times than none, you will think of the more popular horses – the Thoroughbred, a Paint Horse, or maybe a Clydesdale.…

Horses are amazing creatures. They are majestic, heart-warming, and, just like shoes, horses come in many colors. Horse coat colors are dependent upon genetics, just as our hair and eye…

Every owner knows that coming up with cool horse names can be a difficult task. Sometimes good horse names just come to you, but other times naming your new equine…

Spurs are a great tool to aid in directing your horse with leg cues. They have been used by horsemen for centuries and the varieties come in many forms. So…

The great thing about horses is that they come in all different colors and sizes – there’s a horse for everyone. Smaller horses may not be big enough to ride,…

That time of year is approaching, the season that all horse folk dread – winter. Shorter days, colder weather and snow means planning a winter schedule with your farrier. You…

Farrier visits typically are scheduled every 6 to 8 weeks dependent upon your horse’s hoof health and lifestyle. If your horse requires shoes at least half the year on all…

Two horses died after suffering serious injuries during separate races at Del Mar Racetrack in San Diego on Sunday November 11, 2019, according to ABC 10News. Another horse was badly…

Owning a horse is serious business, and so is horseback riding. But sometimes even the most serious equestrians have to let their guard down and “horse” around a little. For…

If you are buying your first horse, you will have to choose whether you should keep your horse in a stall or a pasture. The topic is debatable, with a…