A lot of little girls have a similar wish on their birthdays when they’re growing up: their very own pony! But there aren’t too many that can say they ended up receiving one. Of course, not everyone is Hannah Warren, who got a very horsey surprise for her birthday! An AQHA youth competitor, Hannah was…
Horses are pretty awesome animals, considering all that they do for us. Besides serving as strength and transportation, they can also be kind comrades and playful companions. Many people may think of them as dangerous, considering their size, but some horses are actually incredibly gentle, as long as they aren’t being attacked or provoked. They…
The 4,100-acre Lilac Fire in San Diego has already destroyed or damaged more than 200 structures, including 104 residential homes and 78 accessory structures, such as barns and sheds. The fire ripped through at least eight barns at the San Luis Rey Downs horse-training facility, where 35 thoroughbreds have died. NBC San Diego reports: “In…
On a Saturday morning, an adventurous little koala wandered into a horse paddock on a farm in Queensland, Australia. The horses’ owner, Alma Mendo, could tell her palominos were perplexed by the adorable creature’s sudden presence in their backyard. At first, she was concerned that horses would harm the koala. But her fears were quickly…
Wildfires are a horrifying force of nature with the capacity to destroy everything in their path and leave behind a ghostly landscape. Because the blazes move so rapidly and unpredictably, people are often forced to flee without warning or time to prepare. Tragically, pets, farm animals, and wildlife often get left behind to fend for…
Soccer is a sport that lots of us have enjoyed at some point or another in our lives. I know that when I was little, almost every single kid in my town played at one point or another. Our parents would show up to the games and cheer us on from the sidelines, bring us…
A young steer named Gizmo was rescued and brought to Sweet Farm in California. When the 3-year-old arrived at his new home, his rescuers never expected him to make a new best friend so quickly. In the video below Gizmo runs around, through the fields with some of his loyal goat friends. Although he has…
A lot of kids dream of the day someone agrees to buy them a horse. For most, though, it’s not exactly a practical purchase, and so that dream just remains a dream. For Kimberly Lewis, though, it actually came true, but not until she was a grown-up, and not before she learned a bit more…
Feast your eyes on this adorable rare foal below — she’s sure to make animal lovers scream “Aww!” Born on February 9, 2016, the foal was named Lady Nadira, which means “rare” in Swahili. And with just one look at her, it’s not hard to agree with the name choice. While we are most used…
A bond like this one is special and rare. There’s truly nothing like a little boy and his foal. In the video below, posted on December 16, 2016, a 5-year-old boy walks up to the red wooden door of a horse stable. There is a small foal standing by the entrance, and the boy grabs…