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…
A lot of animals have become honored passengers of different airline companies, especially dogs and cats but a few weeks ago, it was the time for a horse to become the honored passenger. Flirty the mini service horse successfully joined her owner, Abrea Hensley, on an American Airlines flight departing Chicago’s O’Hare international airport. The…
We have been talking a lot about the connection that horses have with kids and what this adorable young girl in the video below does is a testimony of this beautiful connection. There are a lot of talented kids out there that are doing things that the majority of us are incapable of imaging. This…
When a nasty snowstorm struck her hometown in Manitoba, Canada, 18-year-old Eileen Eagle Bears tuned into local traffic cameras set up along the slick, icy highways. The roads were mostly cleared of drivers — until Eileen noticed a semi-truck, and the driver inside, stranded on the interstate about 3 miles away from her house. Eileen…
It’s always heartwarming to see rescued animals frolicking in their new homes – and it’s even better when they do it together. From rescued lambs that run with pigs, to saved horses that love rolling around on a field together, moments like these are sure to warm any animal lover’s heart. Below is another memorable…