An entire generation of horse lovers is in mourning as the Chincoteague Volunteer Fire Company announced the death of Maureen Beebe over Memorial Day weekend. Known nationally as the woman who inspired the book "Misty of Chincoteague," Maureen will be deeply missed by her entire community on Chincoteague Island as well as by every woman,...
NPS Volunteer Captures Wild Foal Playing On Outer Banks Island On Camera
While there are over 100 wild horses living on the Shackleford Banks in Cape Lookout National Seashore in the Outer Banks, you have to be lucky if you want to see them for yourself. Truly wild, these horses live off the land and avoid humans whenever possible. They know exactly where to hide in their...
Assateague Island National Seashore Welcomes Newest Foal To The Herd
The herd of wild horses that call Assateague Island home welcomed a new member to the family. The National Parks Service made the exciting birth announcement on May 15th, and the adorable foal has already been seen by several lucky visitors at the national park. The chestnut filly (yet to be named) is seen healthy...
7 Mistakes First-Time Horse Owners Should Avoid
Regardless of experience, every horse owner goes through the same learning process. It's like a rite of passage to go from the clueless newbie to the capable and confident horse owner. Mistakes are bound to happen, and for the most part, you learn from those errors and move on. You have to admit, however, life...
Meet The Rescue Pony Who Went On To Compete At Royal Windsor
As an international horse charity, World Horse Welfare has seen some of the worst parts of humanity. They've rescued horses and ponies from deplorable living conditions and saved them from people who couldn't care less about their happiness or health. They've brought horses back from the brink of death, and one of those cases was...
Kentucky Derby 2019 Ends In A Surprising Disqualification To Change History
If you were one of thousands of people to watch the 2019 Kentucky Derby, congratulations, you witnessed history. We're not talking about the kind of history that everyone was expecting. As the most watched horse race in the world, the Kentucky Derby attracts a certain amount of attention every year. Ladies don their fashionable hats,...
Rare Cleveland Bay Foal Is The First To Be Born At Colonial Williamsburg In 16 Years
The Coach and Livestock Program at Colonial Williamsburg in Virginia excitedly announced their newest addition in early May of 2019. A rare Cleveland Bay foal was born on April 28, and it's the first foal born at the facility in 16 years. The foal's mother, named Fudge, and his father, Lord Brigadoon (lovingly called Clarence),...
Cinderella's Adorable New Pony Makes Her Debut At Disney World
It's official, there's a newest and cutest addition to the Disney World family. Her name is Lilly, and at only a few weeks old, she already has fans swooning over her adorable antics and sweet personality. One day she'll help pull Cinderella's pumpkin carriage, but for now, the pure white cutie named after Walt Disney's...
6 Important Signs Of Nutrient Deficiency In Horses
When your horse is your best friend, it doesn't take you long to notice when something isn't quite right. You've spent so many hours in the saddle and at the barn that you feel in tune with what she needs and when she needs it. The relationship you share is something to be proud of,...
Clydesdale Horses Who Collapsed During Show Have Breathtaking Comeback
The Budweiser Clydesdales are arguably the most famous group of horses in the world. They're known for their strength, elegance, and the sheer magnitude of their size. Each Clydesdale on the team stands at least 18 hands high, and they all have a bay coat, four white stockings, a blaze of white on the face,...
UK's First Guide Horse Trains By Taking The Metro Like A Pro
Newcastle commuters were treated to an adorable sight when a highly trained pony stepped on to the metro. Digby, a two-year-old pony, rode the metro for the first time as part of his plan to become the UK's first official guide horse. He's been training with Katy Smith, owner of KL Pony Therapy in North...
Willie Nelson's Luck Ranch Is Home To 70 Horses Saved From Slaughter
Take a visit to Luck Ranch about 30 miles outside Austin, TX, and you'll find 70 of the luckiest horses you'll ever meet. Not long ago, they were bound for the slaughterhouse. They had nowhere to go and no hope of survival, but that was before they caught the attention of country music legend Willie...
Scientists Are Trying To Clone A 42,000-Year-Old Foal To Bring Extinct Horse Back To Life
Dolly the sheep was the world's first successful attempt at cloning mammals, and now scientists have turned their attention toward another type of farm animal. Researchers from Korea and Russia are "confident of success" in extracting cells from a 42,000-year-old extinct foal and using those cells to bring the Lenskaya horse breed back to life....
Selfless Teen Donates His Horse To Columbus Police Mounted Unit
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 day have a career in law enforcement. He has a few years before he can don an official uniform, but Ben is already making a...
Idaho Horse Diagnosed With Highly Contagious Case Of Equine Herpes Virus
Idaho horse owners are advised to be on high alert after authorities confirmed a case of a highly contagious virus. The Idaho State Department of Agriculture released information that a 10-year-old Quarter Horse mare has been diagnosed with equine herpesvirus, and if the situation isn't carefully monitored, the virus could quickly spread to other horses...
Former Foster Child Uses Her Love Of Horses To Help Other Children In Need
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 scared and confused. She was finally adopted by her forever family when she was five years old, and now seven years later, this budding equestrian...
Deaf Police Horse And His Team Of Special Needs Girls Don't Let Disabilities Stand In Their Way
An American Paint horse named Smash may be deaf, but that hasn't stopped him from playing an important role in his community. For the past few years, Smash has been an officer with the Houston Police Mounted Patrol. He attends high-profile events and patrols busy streets to protect the town he calls home. Not once...
Arnold Schwarzenegger Posts Hilarious Video With His Beloved Mini Horse
There's no doubting 71-year-old Arnold Schwarzenegger has had an impressive career. From movie star to the governor of California, this champion body builder is a household name. He's used to being in the spotlight, but recently, he's caught the world's attention for a brand new reason. Schwarzenneger recently created an account with the social video...
Rescue Dog Steps In To Comfort Orphaned Foal After His Mother Passed Away
For Karla Swindle, owner of S & K Quarter Horses in Fayette, AL, animals have always been, and always will be, part of the family. She does everything she can to help them live their best lives, but even her love couldn't stop a tragedy from happening only days after the birth of a new...
The Government Wants To Give You $1,000 To Adopt A Wild Horse
Thanks to an adoption incentive program from the Bureau of Land Management, your dreams of owning and training a wild horse can finally come true. Over-population of wild horses is becoming a serious problem on public rangelands. The land can't support the number of wild horses that call it home, and it's putting entire herds...
Meet Carly! An Adorable Budweiser Clydesdale Foal
Warm Springs Ranch in Missouri is the official home of the Budweiser Clydesdales, and every year they welcome around two dozen foals into their family. In 2019, the first of those foals arrived in March. Her name is Carly, and the Warm Springs Ranch proudly announced her birth via social media. The best part is,...
American Pharoah's Foal Is Due Any Day, And You Can Watch It Happen Live!
At a racetrack in 2015, American Pharaoh became a legend. His win at the Belmont Stakes made him only the 12th horse in history to win the Triple Crown. Not only that, his historic run also ended a 37-year drought making him the first Triple Crown winner since 1978. It was an amazing feat, and...
This Wearable Tech For Your Horse Can Detect Early Disease And Injury
The unavoidable truth is, your horse spends the majority of the day without you. Most horses are unsupervised around 20 hours a day, and you can only guess at how they spend their time. It's pretty nerve wracking to think something could happen while you're not there. There used to be nothing you could do...
Never-Before-Released Dr. Seuss Book Is All About A Friendly Horse
Every March, schools across the country celebrate a very special day. It's a day full of reading and exploration, and it's all because of Dr. Seuss. March 2 is Dr. Seuss's birthday, and while the famous children's author passed away 28 years ago, his legacy about the joys of reading is still honored today. This...
Wyoming's Bitterroot Ranch Is A Dream Destination For Any Equine Enthusiast
If you dream of wide open spaces and time spent with horses, you'll be relieved to know you don't need to own your own ranch to make it happen. Bitterroot Ranch in Wyoming is a place where horse lovers and outdoor enthusiasts go to get away from the stresses of their everyday lives. The ranch...
Seven Of The Best Vacation Destinations For Horse Lovers
Galloping with giraffes in Kenya, living among nomadic herdsmen in Mongolia, riding along empty beaches in coastal France— horse-themed vacations are certain to make for an unforgettable experience. It's exploring the world from your favorite seat (the saddle), and the team at Equitours makes planning your adventures easy. Offering equine tours all around the globe,...
After Being Bullied In School, Boy With Autism Finds His Best Friend At The Barn
At school, 13-year-old AJ was a victim of bullying. Unlike most of his peers, he is on the autism spectrum and deals with severe anxiety and ADD. Every day, he had to gather his courage to face his bullies. He struggled to make friends and adapt to a traditional school setting, and his family recognized...
How To Tell If Your Horse Is Underweight And How Weight Gain Horse Feed Can Help
It's not as if you can ask your horse to step on your bathroom scale every time you suspect she's lost weight. That would make your job as a horse owner a lot easier, but unfortunately, most private horse owners have to care for their horses' health without the advantage of a horse-sized scale. Scale...
Two Clydesdales Safe From Danger After Intense Rescue From Frozen Lake
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 fifteen-year-old horses were rescued just after they managed to wander outside of their home at the farm. The pair found themselves in a deadly...
15 Horse Terms That Really Confuse Non-Horse People
For an equine enthusiast, there are horse terms that we say that can really have others scratching their heads if they're not familiar with the equine world. I'm sure you can think of several just off the top of your head, right? Yes, a groom can be a man who is walking down the aisle....
Rare And Nearly Extinct Mongolian Wild Horse Foal Welcomed In Victoria
On January 8, 2019, the Werribee Open Range Zoo out of Australia had exciting news by way of a rare Mongolian wild horse foal! Named Bataar (Mongolian for "hero"), the sandy-coated foal with an adorable spiky mane entered the world as the son of Mahan, a mare also located at the African themed zoo about...
8 Human Foods You Can Share With Your Horse
Just as the old saying goes, sharing is caring. And who better to share with than our favorite equine! As we all know, there are basic foods that you can share with your horse--like apples and carrots. But you may be pleasantly surprised by some of the foods on this list. Read on to find...
Human Friends Step In To Help Famous Chincoteague Ponies From Strange And Deadly Disease
Late last month, the Chincoteague Volunteer Fire Department took to their Facebook account to reveal some sad news concerning the famous wild Chincoteague ponies... Good evening friends far and near. I trust everyone had a wonderful Christmas. I am bringing bad news to end the year. 2018 has not been kind as you all well...
Horse Rescued By Fire Department After Getting Stuck In A Dumpster
Huntington Beach FD found themselves in an unusual rescue situation of the equine kind on January 18, 2019. The team received a call about a horse that had found themselves stuck inside of a dumpster. Yes, you read that right. A commercial size garbage dumpster. The unlucky horse, Rodeo, climbed up onto a platform next...
Unexpected New Foal On Assateague Island Welcomes Admirers
The new year is bringing new "things" by way of an unexpected foal for the Assateague Island wild horses. Photographer Lori Martin of Ocean City, Maryland captured this pleasant surprise and shared it with her followers on Facebook. The foal comes as a surprise for the wild horses of Assateague, as the new foals typically...
Lady Gaga Left An Awards Show Early To Be By The Side Of Her Dying Horse
Lady Gaga is many things: popstar, songwriter, actress, humanitarian, and also an avid animal lover. She is the proud owner of three French bulldog pups and also an Arabian horse named Arabella, as well as a few other horses. View this post on Instagram ...
Documentary Uncovers The History Of Mankind’s Relationship With The Horse
A new documentary on the history of the horse and their relationship to mankind, Equus "Story of the Horse", is set to premiere this week, January 16, 2019, on PBS. The Equus segment is the first of a two part series that will wrap the following week, on January 23, 2019, as part of the...
Police Department Holds Adorable Gender Reveal For Foals Set To Become Officers
For anyone that has been to the great city of New Orleans, you can vividly recall the many mounted patrol officers and their lovely horses that protect and serve the city--on hoof! As a way to celebrate two new additions to the team, the New Orleans Police Department's Mounted Unit held a gender reveal for...
Alaskan Sleigh Rides Give You A Chance To Experience A Real Winter Wonderland!
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 real, actual winter Wonderland with a beautiful horse as your guide? Residents and visitors of Palmer, Alaska have a chance to do just that with...
After A Desperate Plea For Help, Horse Rescue Is Overwhelmed By Generous Donations
After purchasing several thousands of dollars' worth of hay to feed her horses, CEO of Happy Hooves Equine Rescue, Mary Evans, was in shock once it was delivered. Upon arrival, the hay was discovered to be compromised--completely covered in mold. Obviously a horse can become incredibly ill from ingesting moldy hay, so feeding it was...