A teenage rider who underwent major surgery for a rare form of ovarian cancer is to cycle more than 200 miles in aid of the hospital that saved her, and Hannah’s Willberry Wonder Pony Charity. Tabitha Wood was 13 when she was diagnosed with cancer after which surgeons removed a tumor the size of a…
Equestrian competitions are fierce; people come from all over with horses that they’ve been training with for months on end, years in some cases. Needless to say, the performances are generally extraordinary. But even among all those spectacular performances, we’ve never seen one like this! When this horse and his rider are preparing to perform,…
1) “Isn’t it terribly dangerous?” What you say: There is always a risk when horses are involved, but there’s plenty you can do to minimize the chances of getting hurt. What you think: Not really as your horse seems to spend more time on box rest than in work. Although the experience of walking him…
For decades, the Namibian desert in Africa has witnessed the struggle for survival of wild horses, with dwindling numbers in recent years threatening extinction. The combination of recurrent attacks by predators, primarily hyenas, and tough weather conditions with long and recurrent droughts has threatened the population of feral horses in the southwestern African country of…
Five horses found neck-deep in water after a burst pipe caused a flood; they were lucky not to have drowned in their stables, the yard owner believes. Thousands of gallons of water roared into Penhale Farm, Cornwall after the rupture, on the outlet of a nearby reservoir. Yard owner Jean Charman was woken by an…
Horses are famous for their grace and near regal look that is basically effortless, they just have to stand there. There are many beautiful horses in the world, but some horses are definitely troublemakers, and this list highlights some of the finer examples of these clowns. Horses can be very stubborn creatures. No matter how…
1) Mustang Horse. Did you know that free-roaming mustangs are managed and protected by the Bureau of Land Management? 2) Black Forest Horse. Did you know that the Black Forest Horse got its name from pulling carriages and carts through the Black Forest in Germany? 3) The Percheron. Did you know that most of the…
Bebe, a horse at Australia’s Whisker Woods Sanctuary, is the cheeky “problem” child of founder Shannon Mortlock. But Mortlock wouldn’t have it any other way. After all, Mortlock’s grown used to all of Bebe’s demanding ways over the years – including hand-holding. Literally. Seven years ago, Mortlock met Bebe’s mother, Emily, while buying the property…
Horses have been called the noblest of creatures, and it’s easy to see why. Depending on which scientific accounts you believe, they’ve been man’s original best friend since anywhere from 4000 to 2000 B.C. They’ve taken us wherever we’ve asked them to include the fields of battle. Let’s read some dope facts about them. 1. …
A donkey found struggling to walk due to his severely overgrown hooves, who later lost his best friend, has “bounced back” and will be looking for a new home soon. Stuart and another donkey called Bob were seized by the RSPCA, on veterinary advice after they were found in urgent need of corrective hoof care….