Max, a young miniature horse that’s about two years old, was minding his own business in his hometown of Acushnet, Massachusetts. His mom, Julie Nightlinger, adopted him when he was just four months old, welcoming him into her home and generous yard. Max has always been extremely well-loved and cared for in his home. Then,…
The concept is simple! Hoofies are essentially patterned decals, shaped for a horse’s hoof wall. They’re safe, painless, and very easy to remove. Horses won’t even know they’re there! There are simple and stylish patterns like these bright blue Hoofies, which are perfect for just kickin’ around the stable yard. Since the Hoofies peel off…
Whether you’re human or horse, sometimes it feels good just to switch up your personal style from time to time. Sometimes you’ve just had the same haircut for too long and you want to see something new, and sometimes you’re just tired of wearing the same style of clothing and want to wear something silly…
Due to the recent floods in Texas, thousands of people had to leave their homes and evacuate their communities to higher ground. The torrents of water have left millions of dollars in damages, but the spirit of the people in the great state of Texas will certainly manage to overcome. The video below shows just…
Parents move such miraculous mountains for their children. When Instructables DIY-er DustandRust‘s daughter needed a place to store her riding gear after long rides out on her horse, he knew it was up to him to build her the storage bench of her dreams. Using all sorts of different upcycled materials, this DIY-er built the…
When we’re out on the highway, it’s important to keep a super-observant eye on the other vehicles around us. With drivers zipping in and out of lanes, each one trying to make it to their destination even just an eensy bit quicker, avoiding accidents can seem next to impossible. Not to mention the other commuters…
Riding a horse is not as easy as riding a bike. On a bike, you’re in control. But on a horse, you might hold the reins, but they still have the final say. The best riders have a good relationship with their horse and have a keen sense of what they can and cannot do….
Horses have a special way of connecting with their caretakers — and without speaking any words at all, this woman’s bond between her and her horses is simply stunning. Stefanie says she’s earned this connection with five key elements: motivation, trust, respect, communication and body language. Bjorn, an Icelandic horse, and Menor GPZ, a stallion,…
I’m so happy the story of this large family of Shetland ponies has a happy ending! A family herd of 30 Shetland ponies was being kept by an owner who bred them for profit. He no longer had use for them — which is such a sad way to think of these majestic animals —…
Nelly Jacobs grew up riding horses. From the time she was a little girl, then her teens, and into her adult life, this woman has always been in love with the majestic beauty and power that comes from these beautiful creatures. But unfortunately, Nelly began to notice her hands tremble in her early 50s. Eventually,…