Matix is a very special little boy that received some particularly special gifts on his third birthday: two mini horses. Their names are Bert and Ernie, and they were given to Matix by his grandmother, Frankie Eklund, for a very specific purpose. Matix was born with a condition called thrombocytopenia absent radius syndrome (TARS). This…
Nature never ceases to amaze me or remind me that we share this Earth with so many awesome creatures. We need to respect all of the living things that tread the same soil that we tread. Sometimes, this means making compromises to allow those creatures to do what they would have done before we built…
It seems impossible that there are people out there who are so cruel, they’ll let a baby horse die once they’re done with them. Known as “Nurse Mare Foals” these adorable little babies are brought into the world simply so they can keep the milk flowing from their mothers. Eventually, the mothers are shipped off…
It’s a well-known fact that humans and horses share a very special bond, but these two might just take the cake! This woman spends most of her waking life in the confines of a wheelchair, but just because she can’t walk on her own two feet, it doesn’t mean she can’t soar above everyone else…
Whether or not you believe in holistic medicine, one thing is certain: there is just something about the relationship we humans have with animals that is absolutely incredible! And when that relationship is used to help a human feel better? You can actually see the results with your own two eyes. This special horse retreat…
Dr. Karri and the folks at the Vet Ranch were recently called about a unique situation. No cats or dogs this time, but a pregnant horse who was up for auction. The poor mare named Nova was to be shipped to Mexico and sold for processing. Thankfully, the Vet Ranch received enough donations for the…
Whether or not you’re a pet owner, this adorable video of Levi the horse will certainly bring a smile to your face. In this clip, Levi may have only just met this man for the first time, but that didn’t stop him from relentlessly requesting a neck rub. The beautiful Oldenburg gelding, who lives at…
When this man came to visit the beautiful horses at a local farm, he had no idea he was about to film himself in a “viral video!” But when he began to record one particularly friendly horse he knew that he had made a best friend for life! Just like the adorable horse who demanded…
We aren’t afraid to admit it, fall is our favorite season. It’s not that the other seasons don’t have plenty of merits; we’re huge fans of the spring, summer, and winter too! It’s just that there’s something extra special about the crispness of autumn weather, and the leaves turning. And we’re not the only ones…
The animals will do the funniest things to catch our eye — any pet lover knows that! Our pets are smarter than we know and perhaps have a good idea of what will make us laugh. Sometimes, they inadvertently make appearances during important moments, just like this alpaca who photobombed the photoshoot of a surprise…