The Shire horse is a British draught-horse, thought to originate in Lincolnshire and Cambridgeshire, although like many old breeds, its exact foundations are unknown. It is believed to have descended from “the Great Horse,” a popular war mount from the Middle Ages. However, the invention of gunpowder eliminated the need for a heavy horse in…
Horses are so cool that I’d bet people who don’t even identify as horse fans think they’re great. Between their long, pretty manes, their big bodies, and their graceful gallops, there’s a lot to like! Other animals also seem to recognize their magnetism. We’ve seen plenty of unlikely animal friendships that involve horses. They are…
Joyce lives on a 20-acre farm in Prentiss, I called Last Stop Horse Rescue. Her resident family includes cats, dogs, a goat, a lamb, and nearly 30 horses. Joyce dedicates her life to taking in horses that had been abused and neglected. Angel is just one of these horses, and her story is incredible. Angel…
Love horses? Then I think you’ll absolutely love this video. The Duchess Sanctuary, operated by The Fund for Animals in partnership with the HSUS, is an 1120-acre facility located near Oakland, OR. It’s a gorgeous, vast oasis for hundreds of formerly abused, abandoned, neglected, and homeless horses. In the short-and-sweet clip below, the staff is…
When Skye’s mother, Ruby, was pregnant with him, no one could tell because she was so emaciated. The poor mare was rescued from a horse auction in Pennsylvania. Although she was just skin and bones, her beautiful, icy blue eyes caught the attention of her rescuer. The woman who rescued Ruby brought her to Thornbury…
Many couples share a traditional first dance on their wedding day, but others opt for a more creative routine like the pair in the video below. Jessica and Tom Davies decided to take it further than most couples and incorporate the bride’s beloved 20-year-old horse Toffee, whom she’s had since she was 10. The trio…
Lorenzo is one of the few people on earth who honestly seems capable of speaking with horses. Ever since he was a small child he has lived his life around these beautiful and powerful creatures, so over the years, he’s learned firsthand to give these huge animals the love and respect they deserve. He’s performed…
If you have horses, you’re never going to be able to properly train them if they don’t enjoy working with you. It’s like any other relationship. If you don’t like your coworkers, chances are that you’re not ever going to move forward in your career. If you don’t enjoy spending time with band members or…
While all foals are adorable (as most baby animals are), the gait of the Paso Fino breed often makes these horses stand out. If you’ve never seen one of these horses in action, then feast your eyes on this little one below and you’ll quickly understand why this breed is so special. This brown baby…
Watching horses jump out of their enclosures is never particularly surprising. They are, after all, known for their great jumping ability. What is slightly more surprising, though, is watching donkeys jump over fences to escape their enclosures. Although horses and donkeys have many similarities, I never knew donkeys could jump so well. A few years…