Stories

In my opinion, I think all horses are beautiful. But I will agree that there are some horses out there that really catch our eye and take our breath away.…

For many of us who have a calling in life, it’s something that comes naturally to us at a very young age. This is exactly how it was for a…

Horses have the power to uplift others when they need it most. And Debbie Garcia-Bengochea, the cofounder of Gentle Carousel Miniature Therapy Horses, knows that. She’s made it her mission…

When it comes to animals, sometimes they can accidentally get themselves stuck in some pretty unfortunate situations. For Girlie the Mule and Tick the horse, they found themselves in an…

There are definitely strong opinions on this subject. Some say horses can love their human companions. Others say they only love other animals in their herd. It really depends on…

Right now, the world is at a standstill as we work together to battle the COVID-19 crisis. But despite the current craziness, the world must go on in many ways.…

Shetland ponies are effortlessly adorable, there’s no denying that. When I stumbled upon Teddy, I was instantly smitten. But it wasn’t just because he’s oh-so-cute. Teddy has a big heart…

Horse racing has been coming under fire for the past few years following the unexplained deaths of dozens of racehorses. And the use of performance enhancing drugs and horse racing…

We live in a world where animals do not have a voice. It is our job to help them. Often times, we are their saviors from certain death. For one…

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…

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…

For many of us, we know that each Christmas season, we will hear the familiar bells of the Salvation Army as they chime and smiling ringers greet us at storefronts.…

Wild horses have captured the imagination of many a horse lover.  Even though I was a horse-crazy child fortunate enough to grow up with horses of my own, I was…

If you ever find yourself near Tampa, Florida, or if you happen to be a lover of both horses and beautiful landscapes, West Coast Morgans in the Odessa/Keystone area is…

Update: It is with deep sadness that we share the news that the beloved horse Whiskey has crossed the rainbow bridge. This beautiful horse, who has become a favorite amongst our…

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…

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…

After a frightening rescue from a frozen lake in Pennsylvania, two Clydesdale horses, Wilhelm and Gunther, are back on their feet at  Quiet Valley Living Historical Farm near Stroudsburg.  The pair…

It’s that time of year, horse lovers! We’ve got our eggnog ready to sip, our Christmas lights strung up about, but imagine if you had a chance to experience a…

While the cause of Multiple Sclerosis is still unknown, one thing is certain: it is a debilitating disease that is life-shattering. According to NationalMSSociety.org, scientists believe the disease is triggered…

The Haflinger is a majestic breed of horse that is known by many for its long, luxurious mane, beautiful coats and temperament. But one Haflinger named Storm out of the Netherlands…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

Around 6 PM on Wednesday August 23, a fire broke out at the Goshen Historic Track in New York. The flames quickly spread, eventually destroying a barn at the registered…

Earlier this summer, the Scottish SPCA took in a horse named Tully and his donkey BFF, Eric. The pair were surrendered by their owner after a “change of circumstances” left…

What’s a budding equestrian to do when she cannot afford a horse? Improvise! That’s what 19-year-old Hannah Simpson from Invercargill, New Zealand did when her parents broke the news that…

When it comes down to it, celebrities are people just like anybody else. They all have human likes and dislikes. So of course some stars are especially fond of horses,…

19 years ago, Tracey Plumb rescued a shabby foal by trading a saddle for her. She named the pony Lucy and raised her into a lovely show winner, competing together…

Disneyland’s horses have a new home in Norco, California. The Circle D Ranch had to be moved from its original location backstage at Disneyland. That area is now under construction as…

The New Hampshire SPCA took custody of 50 animals from filthy, overcrowded conditions at a neglectful “breeding facility” on June 1. The owner of the property voluntarily surrendered 27 rabbits and…

On May 30, rescuers from several groups spent the day at the Havasupai Indian Reservation in the Grand Canyon, providing veterinary services to the tribe’s horses and offering education on…

The Thoroughbred Retirement Foundation is an innovative program that provides second chances to prison inmates and retired race horses facing uncertain futures. The first prison farm opened in 1983 at…

Did you know that horses are used in several different types of therapies to assist people with physical, mental, or emotional difficulties? Equine therapy is usually done in conjunction with…

Warning: Contains Graphic Images Ravenwood Horse Farm in Virginia became the source of complaints over a year ago. When the property was investigated in February 2016, county officials discovered four…

Julian and Tracy Austwick had resigned themselves to the idea that they may never hear their little girl speak. Amber and her sister, Hope were born at 26 weeks. Hope…

Curtis Bostic is a man of many titles, including attorney, politician and exonerated horse thief. He found himself in handcuffs last December when he attempted to rescue horses he determined…

Sometimes, Mike Lanigan swears the universe is trying to have a word with him. Maybe it spoke to him when he made the fateful decision to transform his cattle farm…

Donna was already in foal when she was found abandoned in Cheshire, England last year. She was welcomed by Hillside Animal Sanctuary where she became one of about 40 rescued…

Airline travel can be extremely stressful. Should you find yourself waiting for a delayed flight at the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport, you may be lucky enough to meet Denver and Ruby.…

Ann Edie, a 61-year-old blind woman, has lived with Panda by her side for the last 14 years. Panda is her guide pony, standing just 29″ tall and providing much…

World Horse Welfare is a UK-based, International charity devoted to improving the lives of horses around the world through rescue, community education and improving legislation. On May 3, in honor…

It certainly seems that fate has played a major role in the story of Erin Herberger of Brighton, New York and her horse, Nemo. A twist of fate brought them…

Little Tinkerbell, an energetic skewbald foal, has found an unlikely surrogate mother in a sweet Shetland mare named Poppy. Poppy’s own foal was stillborn, and although she was still grieving…

When Lauren Mullins was 14 years old, two things happened that changed her life. First, her dad signed her up for her first horseback riding lessons with Prestige Equine. The lessons were…

For this young horse, having one eye won’t stop him from succeeding in racing… and competing in the Kentucky Derby! Patch is a 3-year-old Thoroughbred who lost his eye in…

When people visit a sprawling, green sanctuary in Ontario, Canada, there’s always one horse who stops them in their tracks. There’s just something about Barbie. Maybe it’s because she strikes…

Francisco Mena has been hospitalized in Porto Alegre, Brazil for the last four months. Originally being rushed in to undergo emergency surgery for a perforated intestine, he became very depressed and…