Equestrians know better than most that investing in a hobby can be expensive. Competing in dressage competitions and simply owning a horse can put a serious dent in your budget, but teen girls in Finland have found a solution. They'd like to welcome you into the world of hobby horse tournaments. https://www.instagram.com/p/BJVMBmiAjKO/ More than 10,000...
Hospitalized Man Finds Health After Visit From His Beloved Horse
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 lost his appetite. Things quickly went downhill and Mena lost his appetite and became too weak to walk. His health was rapidly declining and his...
12-Year-Old Boy Cares For Foal In Need Of Life-Saving Surgery
Barbara is a 3-month-old straight Egyptian Arabian foal with a rare congenital condition known as a wry nose. Due to the deformity, her muzzle is pulled to the side and her left nostril is pinched nearly closed. Despite her life-threatening affliction, Barbara's owner, Martha Talley refused to put her down just because she is different....
Blind Pony Relies On Her Best Friend To Be Her Eyes
No matter how dark things got for Dottie, the blind pony always had her own guiding light — another pony named Scooter. And together, this pair has known a lot of darkness. They were surrendered to the Ontario Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (OSPCA) after the farmer who owned them couldn’t meet...
Young Entrepreneur Is Putting Himself Through College Photographing Horses
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 as a sixth grader, Sims bought a rescue horse named King and never looked back. Today this remarkable young man has his own professional photography...
Girl Sneaks Horse Into Her Parents' Bathroom To Take Selfies
Outdoing one another on social media is a constant struggle for young folks. A horse lover named Kait, who goes by the Twitter handle, KaitRides decided to try upping her selfie game with a few horse-themed snaps. I know what you're thinking, "Big deal. I take selfies with my horses when I'm out in the barn,...
8 Things You Should Know About Horse Cloning
Did you know there are several hundred horse clones around the world eating, breeding, and even competing? Cloning isn’t science fiction any more. It’s here, and horse associations and federations have different rules about whether or not clones can compete or even register with the breed. Here are 8 things you should know about horse cloning....
8 Fascinating Facts About The Appaloosa
Appaloosas are known for their beautiful spots, but there is so much more to this gorgeous horse. You might already know that this horse is a distinctly American breed developed by the Nez Perce people. Do you know these other 8 facts about Appaloosas? #1 - They’re the state horse of Idaho. In 1975, Idaho...
Horse Loves Playing With Hoodie Zipper
I can’t tell who is enjoying this more – the horse playing with the zipper, the girl wearing the hoodie, or me here watching this over and over and laughing like a maniac. Thank you, Imgur user nicthib for providing me with hours of entertainment on a loop. Even watching the horse try to grasp...
Meet "The Most Handsome Horse In The World" Frederik The Great
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." He's the subject of a movie called "Frederik The Great: Behind The Beauty." In 2017, we caught up with his owner, Stacy Nazario of Pinnacle...
Determined Girl Mounts Her Horse In An Unusual Way
Mom Astrid Scheucher recorded a video of her daughter Romy attempting to mount her mare, Lisa- who may be the most patient horse ever! The little girl repeatedly attempts to hop onto Lisa's back from her trough, grunting, giggling, and jumping over and over. Astrid's other videos show that this is the way...
Gentle Clydesdale Strolls Nursing Home Halls, Bringing Joy To Seniors
Therapy pets provide a wonderful service to hospital patients and senior living residents by raising their spirits and lowering their blood pressure. There are countless therapy dogs and cats, even a few pigs, but have you ever heard of a therapy Clydesdale? Meet Renee - known as Neigh-Neigh to her friends - from Chamberlin Pony Rides...
Meet Einstein, The World's Smallest Stallion!
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 ever born. Now fully grown, he's about 2 feet tall and 80 pounds - the size of a Golden Retriever. His parents were normal-sized champion...
2 Abandoned Foals On The Brink Of Death Are Rescued Just In Time
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 upon a terrible sight. The ponies were starving, anemic, and one was lying in the mud because she was too weak to stand. Thankfully, these...
11 Different Horseback Riding Styles To Try
You probably know that horseback riding is generally split between Western riding and English riding, with the saddle itself being the biggest difference between the two. But how many other horseback riding styles are there? Here we list some of the different riding styles practiced today. Dressage The purpose of dressage is to develop a...
Watch This Amazing Comeback You Have To See To Believe
On March 25, American racehorse Arrogate won the Dubai Word Cup to become the highest earning horse in racing history, and he did it in spectacular fashion. He stumbled out of the gate and started the race at the back of the pack, 12 lengths off the lead at one point. Gradually, he began gaining...
8 Dream Homes For Horse Lovers
Whether it's a gorgeous house that's impeccably decorated or a huge mansion that's drenched in history, many people will ogle over stunning dwellings and wistfully label them as their "dream homes." But we horse lovers have a different idea of what this might be. While superior structure and luxurious decor are certainly drool-worthy, those that live an...
Budweiser Clydesdales Present Worthy Horse Rescue With An Incredible Gift
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 spend the rest of their lives in comfort under the loving care of the ranch's many directors and volunteers of all ages. What?? Paolo is...
10 Emergency Evacuation Tips For Your Horse
Nobody likes to imagine worst case scenarios, but it is crucial to have a plan in case you have to evacuate with your horse in case of an emergency. Depending on where you live, you may need to be prepared for the possibilities of wildfires, flooding, tornadoes, hurricanes, or earthquakes. Since there’s no way to...
Retired Racehorse Takes Man On Ride Of His Life
You can take the horse out of the race, but not the race out of the horse. Nick Bull learned this the hard way when he took retired racehorse, Shamrock, out for what was meant to be a “gentle trot.” Shamrock had other ideas. Nick posted his video on YouTube after Shamrock took him for what...
There's A New Budweiser Clydesdale Foal In Town...
Since we LOVE seeing adorable, spindly-legged foals, we just had to share with you the newest member of the Budweiser Clydesdale family. The fluffy colt was born at 4:30 on Sunday morning, and is predicted to be "a big boy." Meet Jake! Watch a news clip on Jake, below: In just a few days (March...
15 Horse Braids That Are Beyond Beautiful
There's something magical about a long, flowing horse mane. Those lustrous locks are so beautiful, they can even give us hair envy! In order to keep it tame, many of us opt to braid our horse's hair. However, that doesn't mean that these majestic animals can't sport artful, intricate 'dos! A post shared...
Man Surprises Everyone By Riding Horse Through Walmart
Woody Fields of Houston, Texas and one of his friends made for some entertainment Sunday evening. Fields told ABC13 he and his friend had just planned for "parking lot pimping," which is interesting enough as is. But the two didn't stop there - they felt inclined to actually ride their horses right into the Walmart storefront....
Ready To Get Back In The Saddle? Keep These Tips In Mind
Have you been away from horses for months, years, or decades, but lately you find yourself fantasizing about getting back in the saddle? Maybe you have some fears: you won’t be good at it anymore or you might fall and hurt yourself. Whatever your reasons, if you think it’s time to get back on a...
25 Exquisite Equestrian Tattoos
There is no purer expression of love than a tattoo. Branding your body permanently with the name or image of someone (or something) you love shows an everlasting commitment that can never be erased. The following people have decided to indelibly ink their bodies with their passion for the equestrian life. There are several different...
Wild Horses Bid Farewell To Their Deceased Friend
Horse lovers know that these gentle giants are amazingly sensitive and emotional. It's just in their blood, as made evident by the touching video below. Volunteers from the Salt River Wild Horse Management Group (SRWHMG) in Scottsdale, Arizona captured this stunning footage that followed the passing of a horse they called Clydette. According to WLTX19, the...
5 Issues To Watch For In Your Senior Horse
Just like humans, horses start to have health problems as they age. Many of these issues are treatable, if not avoidable. As long as you know what to look out for, you can help ensure your horse has a long, healthy life. Do you know what symptoms to watch out for? What's just "old age" and...
Deadly Disease Sweeping Across This State Is Taking The Lives Of Horses
Veterinarians and equestrians in the Grand Valley of Colorado are on high alert after an alarming number of equine Strangles cases have been diagnosed. Strangles is a highly contagious upper respiratory tract infection that can spread from horse to horse or from caretaker to horse by means of shoes and tools. Fever, nasal discharge, enlarged...
Teen And Her Horse Help A Truck Driver Stranded In A Snowstorm
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 snow and ice began falling heavily and left him stranded on Highway 10, south of Brandon. He wasn't going anywhere the rest of the...
5 Tips For Buying Your First Horse
So, you’ve done your homework and decided you’re ready to buy your first horse. What should you look for? How can you be sure you're getting the right horse for you? Here are 5 tips to help you pick the perfect companion. #1 - Decide how much horse you can afford and what sort of activities...
Bronc Mare Shows Off Her Family At Rodeo Houston
While most broncs are geldings, mares can also compete at a very high level- as proven by Hostage, a famous bucking horse with 168 rides under her belt. Before retiring she won every major rodeo including the National Finals and Rodeo Houston. Now she's a great-grandmother, and her family has carried on her legacy! She...
5 Ways To Mentally Stimulate Your Horse
Bored horses can develop bad habits that may become irreversible- such as wood chewing, cribbing, and disobedience. What can you do to keep your horse mentally stimulated and prevent destructive boredom? Only you know the best way to keep your horse engaged, happy, and healthy, but here are some tips. #1 - Slow your horse’s eating....
Sanctuary Allows Children To Read To Rescue Horses As Therapeutic Retreat
Hickory Hill Farm isn't your typical farm. Located in Mt. Juliet, Tennessee, the large property and staff provide a sanctuary for rescued farm animals from all different walks of life. Their mission, however, isn't solely to improve the lives of the animals that come to them, but the humans that come to them as well....
5 Modern Uses For Draft Horses
Draft horses were originally bred primarily to work on farms to pull plows and other heavy loads. Between World War I and World War II, tractors became the preferred tool for plowing and the number of draft horses declined sharply. Now, registrations of draft horses are actually increasing. So what are they being used for...
28 Horse Manes We Just Can't Get Enough Of
Most people can agree that horses have gorgeous manes. Long, shiny locks that flow in the breeze are the stuff that fairytales are made of. In fact, equine hair is often so sleek and lustrous, it can even make us a little jealous! If you love horses with shiny tresses, you'll be absolutely enamored by...
4 Things To Consider Before Buying A Horse
Have you always wanted a horse, and now you think you might be in a financial position to make that dream a reality? Horses are amazing companions that need a massive time and financial commitment that's more equivalent to that of a baby than a dog. Here are 4 things you should consider before buying...
Rescue Pony Assists In Bride's Grand Entrance For Her Fairytale Wedding
This formerly neglected horse had his dreams come true when he was rescued by the Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (RSPCA) in 2007. But last summer, he shared some magic when he assisted bride JJ's grand entrance on her wedding day! Ciscoe is a 13.2hh skewbald who was found starving and uncared for,...
8 Fun Facts About Horses
We love horses for their beauty, personality and the way they make our world a better place. Think you know everything about horses? Well, did you know that a horse’s teeth take up more space inside their head than their brains--or that stallions have more teeth than mares? If you'd like to know more about these beautiful...
Introducing: 3 New Budweiser Clydesdale Foals
The Warm Springs Ranch, where the Budweiser Clydesdales are born and raised, has had a busy couple of months with the births of several new foals - and we couldn't be more delighted! The farm is located in Boonville, Missouri and is a horse's dreamland, with "300+ acres of lush, rolling hills," according to their...
This New App Is Like Having Your Trainer By Your Side Every Time You Ride
Every horse lover knows that when it comes to riding, the learning never ends. And there's a lot to remember -- how many times have you been taught a technique, just to have it slip your mind once you mount your horse? This new app, called Horsing, is trying to change all that. Horsing is an audio...