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If you love horses, chances are you also have a soft spot for goats. Known for their silly, impulsive behavior, these cloven hooved cuties do more than just bring personality…

An infectious disease is one that is spread between members of a species either by direct contact or a secondhand vector such as an insect or wild animal. The 8…

Over the past six weeks, RVR Horse Rescue in Hillsborough County, Florida has taken in “3 injured Donkeys, 2 emaciated Arabians, 1 emaciated Paint, 1 Stallion Paint, 1 severely emaciated…

People outside the equestrian world see horses as stoic creatures that stand patiently by awaiting their riders’ next command. What a laugh! In reality, horses are silly, stubborn and often…

The story of Arthur the Central Park carriage horse has spread like wildfire, dividing public opinion and turning the 10-year-old gelding into an unwitting poster-pet for animal rights groups. The…

Well, you don’t see this every day! When 22-year-old Callie drove home one night after picking up dinner, she came upon a hilarious sight: the neighbor’s dog was riding atop…

The UK is getting it’s first guide pony! For Mohammed Salim Patel, who lost his vision to a degenerative eye disease, a guide dog wasn’t an option. He tells the…

Munchie is a mini horse with a big job. Born with dwarfism, he stands just 21 inches from hoof to domed head. But Munchie hasn’t let his size stop him…

The prognosis was grim for a shire horse named Beatrice after she collapsed due to severe colic. Her owners, Donald MacIntyre and Jane Lipington, contacted their veterinarian to euthanize her after…

You don’t need to know a lot about horses to know they have hooves, but a study published in Royal Society Open Science shares evidence that what you thought you knew…

Horses are sensitive creatures and changing their feed without reason can wreak havoc on their digestive systems. If your horse is doing well on his current diet, it is usually…

Horses have very unique digestive systems. They are classified as non-ruminant herbivores which means they are a cross between a monogastric animal (like a dog or human) and a ruminant…

The Cowichan Therapeutic Riding Association in British Columbia recently released a short promotional video via Facebook in order to generate donations. They had no idea that their little commercial would go…

10-year-old Josiah Love is a very talented painter. He was working on a horse portrait when news of a brave equestrian named Martine Bellocq flashed across his television screen. Bellocq…

Why walk when you can ride? That’s Louis the Cat’s philosophy! He and his equine BFF, Comet the Pony belong to horse trainer, Emma Massingale of North Devon, England. Louis’ unusual…

Nearly every horse – whether its a prize-winning thoroughbred or a hardy mustang – will require a leg bandage or wrap of some kind during its lifetime. Leg wraps are…

Ryder Perryman has always loved horses, but when she saw the film, Emma’s Chance featuring the life-saving work of Red Bucket Equine Rescue in Chino Hills, California she was inspired to get…

Due to their long history as prey animals, horses are naturally fearful of the unknown. Magic’s owner had never attempted to ride him in the river before the day this…

One of the last two companies offering horse-drawn carriage rides in Philadelphia will be closing at the end of the year and its horses will be sent to an undisclosed…

Animals and children have a knack for reminding us of the simple pleasures in life. Too often we forget to step back and appreciate the beauty of a sunset, a…

Marceline Ballard has rescued many animals over the years including several horses. A special 35-year-old quarter horse named Chief Cane proved to be her greatest challenge – and biggest inspiration. She…

Pepper Fewel owns Cherry Wood Bed, Breakfast & Barn in Zillah Washington along with her husband, Terry and their daughter, Tiffany. Aside from its location in Yakima Valley’s Wine Country,…

Colic is one of the most common and frightening medical concerns horses face. Researchers from the equine medicine department of the Royal Veterinary College in the United Kingdom sought to…

The devastating wildfires in Southern California have forced more than 100,000 residents to evacuate – many without their horses and livestock. The California Horse Racing Board estimates that at least…

California is currently battling two different disasters as the Thomas and Skirball wildfires consume homes and take lives in the southern part of the state. Photos and videos coming out…

For the past eight seasons, a very special trio of Salvation Army volunteers have delighted holiday shoppers across Wisconsin. Carol Takacs, along with her mini horse Tinker and pooch Telula are…

Chris Hemsworth is currently heating up the big screen as the star of Thor: Ragnarok. His career is going strong, but Hemsworth admittedly put it all in jeopardy while filming 12…

Jacob, a 12-year-old police horse, has been protecting the streets of St. Petersburg, Florida with his partner Officer Jason Hughes since 2009. The handsome stallion has become quite the celebrity…

Denise Casares of Hopkins County, Kentucky is a former horse trainer. She often cares for her neighbors’ horses when they are out of town and has developed a special bond…

5-year-old Rylee Brett was inseparable with her family’s 25-inch-tall, 80-pound pony, Chicken Nugget. That is, until the early morning hours of November 8, when an unknown person entered the Bretts’ Texas…

Young Alayna loves riding the horses at her mother, Tera Rae Fauver’s stables. Break Away Show Horses in Verona, Virginia offers training programs for riders and features an award-winning show team. When…

It is not uncommon for the heart rates of a loving couple or a parent and child to sync up during intimate moments. Researchers at the Italian University of Pisa Department…

Much like humans, horses have their mood swings. Some days they are affectionate and eager to work, and other days they seem to wake up with their ears pinned and…

Patti Womer wanted to find a way to represent her dad in her wedding, even though he passed away in May of last year. She decided to include the first…

Poly the pony suffered unimaginable neglect for more than 10 years before being rescued by Belgian authorities. His poor hooves had not been cared for in so long that rescuers…

It’s that time of year again! Time for horse Halloween costumes! Every October, equine organizations all over the world hold Halloween-themed shows and events. Some raise money for charity, but…

Two draft horses named Poppy and Tony were rescued from a hotspot in Williams Lake, British Columbia this July as wildfires raged. Rescuers from the BC SPCA came across the…

Growing marijuana is perfectly legal in California, but that doesn’t mean that homeowners want to see it planted in their own backyards. Such was the case when a plot of…

Weight is a growing problem in Britain with 68% of men and 58% of women estimated to be overweight or obese. According to research commissioned by the British Equestrian Federation (BEF) and World…

25 wild horse foals, which were born in captivity at Bureau of Land Management (BLM) corrals in Litchfield, CA, recently passed away. Veterinarians are researching the deaths, and initial test results…

Important rule to remember when you’re a pet owner fleeing a disaster: if it’s not safe for you, it’s not safe for your pets. But what to do when you…

Any equestrian who has been involved in the competition circuit knows just how exhausting packing, travelling, and competing can be for horses and their humans. Lindsey Partridge and her beloved mare,…

It’s Friday the 13th! That makes this the perfect time to talk about superstitions. In the past, there were plenty of things in the world that hadn’t been explained by…

Monica Hardeman is the founder and president of the Equine Rescue Center in Bangor, California. She has devoted her life to rescuing slaughter-bound, neglected, abused and abandoned equines from across the…

Scientists have isolated 27 discrete facial movements humans use to communicate, the most of any animal. Recent research conducted by the University of Sussex has found that horses use an impressive 17 distinct…

Doesn’t it seem a bit strange that our horses have essentially been wearing the same clunky metal shoes since Roman times? Research has shown that although hooves are rigid, they…

It seems that the equines of the world have two clear messages they want to express to us this week: 1) They don’t appreciate being separated from their friends, and…

A lovely horse in Ventura County, California found himself in a “sticky” situation on Sunday night when he attempted to climb out the window of his corral to be closer…

Whether you’re an avid horse lover or you’ve enjoyed petting a few at local fairs, it seems that no one can resist the big-eyed, leggy adorableness of each new Budweiser…

Harold and Debi Metcalfe of Shelby, North Carolina founded Stolen Horse International in 1997 after their own horse, Idaho was stolen. The couple were reunited with Idaho after a frantic search,…