A loose racehorse scattered customers when she charged through a French bar. The filly, who was uninjured in the fracas, was caught on the café’s CCTV. The horse’s trainer, Jean-Marie Béguigné, told Ouest France newspaper that the mare’s rider had fallen off en route to the gallops less than a mile from the Le Chantilly…
While the saying “a good horse is never a bad color” is certainly true, it’s especially nice when you can have both a good horse and a nicely-colored one in the same package. And as it turns out, the earliest domesticators of horses felt the same way. Researchers with the Leibniz Institute for Zoo and…
Four-star event rider Nana Dalton has revealed that she has been struggling for months with the lasting effects of a head injury that occurred in late April. Nana shared her experience on her Nana Dalton Eventing facebook page to raise awareness of how debilitating even a ‘mild’ head injury can be and to give others…
I think it goes without saying that horses are among the most beautiful and majestic animals on earth. Whether you’re a devoted equestrian or just appreciate these big animals from afar, it’s always interesting to see horses interact with art, as we saw with these elegant, artistic horse haircuts. And it makes perfect sense. Few…
Did you ever measure your horse? You need to know that it is very important to do so because while riding a horse, your weight needs to be compatible with your horse (a horse should be at least 5 times heavier than the rider). If you didn’t weigh your horse yet, below you will find…
This woman named Lea was about to take her own life, fortunately, but a very special horse showed her how much was she worth. “I thought things would be better off without me,” Lea said. In the following article, we will present you such an inspirational story between a woman and a really special horse….
After a very long and tiring day, the couch is the most relaxing thing for us. This pony gives it a try, wondering what makes this piece of furniture so comfortable for humans. By saying that, what you are going to watch is this pony laying on the couch and you can tell it is…
At the Races presenter and former jockey Hayley Moore was knocked to the ground by a loose horse she stepped in to catch at Chepstow racecourse. The incident occurred in a seven-furlong handicap Flat race, which had 12 runners including three-year-old Give Em A Clump. The moment Hayley, sister of former champion Flat jockey Ryan…
A rider made history as she became the first transgender jockey to race on a British course. Victoria Smith, formerly known as Vince Smith, rode more than 250 winners during a career as a professional jockey between 1983 and 2000 and also enjoyed success as a trainer between 2003 and 2008. Victoria, who announced her…
The mother of a nine-year-old girl with cerebral palsy says introducing her daughter to riding “was the best thing she ever did”. Sophie Wade has been able to maintain mobility thanks to time in the saddle and the help of a very patient pony. Her mother, Gina, explains how riding has enhanced Sophie’s life. “Sophie…