Sculpting is one of the oldest forms of self-expression. For centuries, people all over the world have been sculpting life-like figures of all sizes, and many of them have been able to withstand the test of time. But if there’s one other thing besides longevity that almost all sculptures have in common, it’s that they…
The word “cute” is pretty much synonymous with babies. Well, babies and puppies, but we’re focusing on babies for the moment. They’re constantly doing adorable things, and the best part is, they have no idea just how amusing their every little action is. Babies have no idea what half of the things in the world…
For whatever reason, there are a lot of people out there who don’t believe that animals have unique personalities of their own that truly make them all individuals. But for anyone who has ever had a dog, cat, or horse, it’s pretty obvious that these creatures all have their own way of approaching life, and…
Kelsey and her mother were driving in the early morning hours. They were heading to a local flea market in Illinois when they suddenly decided to take a different route down a remote road. That’s when Kelsey spotted Sunny, a thin and weak horse, eating grass on the roadside. Kelsey felt an overwhelming sadness, but…
When kittens Donald and Justin were adopted by a family in Spruce Grove, Alberta, they were pretty shy. Donald and Justin were introduced to the family horses but were scared of them at first. The unidentified owner told Newsflare that the kittens were initially frightened of the horses, but have since become friends with them….
Typically, a day at the beach involves lots of sun and sand with a wave, depending on how much you like the water. It is not every day that people are called to action to rescue an animal. But beach visitors in Belgium had exactly that happen. A horse got trapped in quicksand on the…
It’s always exciting to see friendships between two different species. For this bulldog and her horse best friend, a casual walk can turn into a day full of fun. In the video below, the tiny baby bulldog finds a thick green rope hanging from a brown horse’s harness. Then, she takes an opportunity and runs…
1) The Connemara Pony is native to Ireland. They originate on the west coast of Ireland, a rugged yet beautiful landscape. The Connemara region is plentiful in peat bogs, lakes, mountains, beautiful coastline, and breathtaking scenery. The harsh climate and rocky terrain have allowed the Connemara pony to adapt and survive, it is for this…
Why the long face? Horses can remember the facial expressions they see on human faces and respond differently if you smiled or frowned when they last saw you. Leanne Proops, now at the University of Portsmouth, UK, and her colleagues at the University of Sussex showed in 2016 that horses respond differently to photographs of…
Due to the recent weather we have experienced, the grass is in abundance, but this isn’t always a good thing for some horses and ponies. With rates of obesity thought to be as high as 70% in some populations of ponies, it’s invariably weight loss rather than weight gain that’s needed to keep most of…