Stories

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…

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…

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 of…

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…

The upcoming Equifest – East of England Horse Show will feature four very special ponies rescued and rehabilitated by World Horse Welfare. All have made amazing recoveries thanks to the…

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…

Carl Sims has known where his true passions lie since he was just a boy. He developed a love for horses at a very young age. After scraping up $300…

Whether you know it or not, you’ve probably seen pictures of the Friesian stallion Frederik the Great. He’s been named by multiple sources as “The Most Handsome Horse in the World.”…

Meet Einstein, the world’s smallest stallion! When he was born on April 22, 2010, he weighed only 6 pounds and was no taller than a box of cereal: the smallest horse…

The RSPCA saved the lives of two young ponies in Cambridge when they were just hours from death. After receiving an anonymous call about the sickly foals, rescue workers came…

Far View Horse Rescue sits on 40 beautiful acres in Fairplay, Colorado. The non-profit organization rescues, rehabilitates and re-homes abused, neglected, abandoned and unwanted horses. Those unable to be adopted…

Martha Talley has been involved with horses nearly her entire life. Now, she breeds and raises Egyptian Arabian horses and has a young foal with an interesting problem. Although 2-month-old…

Winnipeg truck driver Peter Douglas is well-seasoned when it comes to Canadian winters- so when the day started to turn harsh, he knew he’d be in for some trouble. The…

There aren’t a lot of desert camels in the northern state of Maine. But in Windsor, a traveling zoo called Pony X-Press is home to a very special camel – one who…

If you’re a college student, or you were at one point, you know how stressful finals and midterms can be. Either way, we’re sure that almost everyone can agree that…

Back in November, Rio, a Miniature Horse, was mauled by a cougar in a vicious attack. Rio had significant wounds in his neck and over his body, but the six-year-old…