Throughout the years, as humans domesticated and bred horses, gentler horses emerged. Every horse is an individual and, whether wild or domestic, wants to be recognized entirely for himself. Horses as a breed have characteristics that separate them from all other animals. We know that horses are herd animals and have a hierarchical social behavior…
If you need a little pick-me-up today, then these 10 pictures of hilariously happy horses are sure to do the trick! Horses can make anything better. When you’ve had a bad day, a trip to the barn can help to improve your mood and make the world look just a little bit better. These happy…
Identified only by the number on their auction tags, three horses stood in crowded kill pens – their pasts erased and their lives reduced to mere dollars and cents. When no longer useful to their previous owners, they were sent to the auction house, thrown away like trash. With countless numbers of horses going through…
It’s nearly impossible to not jam out when a classic Fleetwood Mac song comes on the radio. Why shouldn’t horses get in on the fun? This awesome stallion couldn’t help but dance along when serenaded with one of their most famous tunes! If there’s an album cover more epic than Stevie Nicks’ “In Your Dreams,”…
5) Palloubet d’Halong – 15 million dollars. He was known as one of the best show-jumping horses in the world and was bought by Olympic Gold Medallist Jan Tops for this whopping price. Tops is the coach of the Qatar jump showing team and Palloubet was bought to compete for the country. 4) The Green…
Three university students are set to take to the roads of Ireland on unicycles to raise funds for the Irish Injured Jockeys Fund. The trio of 21-year-olds, Will Forsyth-Forrest, Hector Chamberlain and Wilfrid Ward, currently studying in Dublin, will be starting their ambitious 400-mile challenge and hope to break the world record by completing the…
A fire that broke out overnight has destroyed part of the historic French National Stud of St Lo (Haras National de Saint-lo). A statement on the Pole Hippique Saint-lo Facebook page said a rider living on-site had spotted the outbreak of the fire in stable block number three at around midnight. All 22 horses in…
Who does not love a warm and friendly hug? Apparently, cuddling is not just limited to humans as animals, too, love a hug. And it is not just dogs and cats who love to be cuddled by their owners. This heartwarming video will show you that everyone loves an occasional cuddle sometimes. From the goose…
There are some people who are born with birthmarks which are usually in an odd shape on their back, hands, or legs. Horses, too, are born with birthmarks just like humans do but this particular foal is born with a very interesting birthmark that looks like himself! While it is not uncommon to find horses…
It is a well-known fact that dalmatians go along well with horses. Their affinity to horses has made this breed a popular choice as a natural guardian and follower for horse-drawn carriages. So when a dalmatian spots a horse that looks exactly like it, the lucky dog immediately becomes infatuated with the horse! When it…