If you love horses, then you’re in for a real treat. According to the USDF, dressage is the French word for ‘training’ and its purpose is to develop the horse’s natural athletic ability and willingness to work, making him calm, supple, and attentive to his rider. Competitive performances are judged on gaits, pace, impulsion, and…
This breathtaking video shows just how brilliant and loving these amazing animals truly are. Everyone loves horses, but getting to see them behave like this is truly a dream come true. The beautiful herd of horses is living wild and free just as these huge animals deserve to live. While they have human contact and…
Horses and humans have had a long friendship and history of working and living together through thick and thin! Horses are the original form of travel, and even today our cars are measured by their “horsepower.” There’s a reason we love these animals so much — it’s because we owe so much to them! So…
I think we all know a mom or two who knocks it out of the park with every Christmas card and birthday invite they send; they just all look awesome. Well, we have a feeling that one new mom is definitely going to follow in the same tradition, going by her amazing maternity photos! That’s…
Horses are considered to be one of the most tender animals in the world, but this video is an unusual case when a horse shows aggressive behavior during a race. In a bizarre incident caught on tape, a racing horse-bit its rival jockey in France in an attempt to finish the race. The incident happened…
Naomi Baskerville met a Shetland pony named John Willy Parker when she was 6 years old. Two years later, the little girl from Scotland would take him in as her own pony. But by the time she was 14, she’d begun to outgrow John Willy. Schoolwork was preventing her from visiting him, so she finally…
Being able to physically see doesn’t always mean you really see the world. Buddy is a blind horse who lost his eyes, but that hasn’t stopped him from living a very normal life at the Catskill Animal Sanctuary. Too often, when animals are in need, their owners can’t find it in themselves to be there…
Aubrey Headon attends Rochelle Township High School in Rochelle, Illinois. One day, she met Gretchen Catherwood, the Gold Star mother of a fallen Marine in the 3rd Battalion, 5th Marine Regimen. Gretchen established the Darkhorse Lodge to help combat veterans, which is an issue close to Aubrey’s heart. Aubrey was so inspired by Gretchen’s efforts…
More and more individuals are turning to alternative medicine for help with chronic pain and illnesses. From massage therapy to acupuncture to cupping to aromatherapy, the options are endless. And people aren’t just using these treatments for themselves, they’re also using them for their animals! In recent years, pet spas have become increasingly popular, allowing…
They might not be able to read minds yet, but a new study from the University of Sussex confirmed today that horses can recognize when you’re mad at them. The study indicates that horses can tell the difference between happy and angry human emotion, and act accordingly when faced with them. Researchers showed 28 horse…