A rescued horse who helped his rehomer through serious illness has been named as World Horse Welfare’s rehomed horse of the year 2018. Il Tintoretto (“Tinto”) arrived at the charity in 2005 as one of a group of horses who were not receiving the care they needed. He underwent rehabilitation at the charity’s Belwade Farm…
Seeing a horse in Texas isn’t an unlikely thing, but seeing one of these unique breeds is a rare treat indeed. We featured the Gypsy Cobs at Aunique Ranch in March of this year, and although a one-of-a-kind breed to witness, we didn’t know there were this many exceptional varieties of horses throughout the world…
Horses have been called the noblest of creatures, and it’s easy to see why. Depending on which scientific accounts you believe, they’ve been man’s original best friend since anywhere from 4000 to 2000 B.C. They’ve taken us wherever we’ve asked them to include the fields of battle. Yet here we are in the 21st Century,…
Sometimes, you just need to take a really good nap. Not only does napping give you a big burst of energy afterward, but it also feels nice to just take a break. Just ask this sleepy baby horse named Ginger! In the video below the brown foal is seen plopped on the ground, enjoying a…
In October 2016, 911 dispatcher Amy Neary was called to the scene of a crash on the interstate. About 30 horses were involved in the accident. They were being transported to a slaughterhouse. Of those 30 animals, several were injured and died. But the lucky survivors were carted off to new homes, including one horse…
Friendships come in all shapes and sizes, and the friendship between 3-year-old dachshund Schnitzel and his horse Chief is no exception. In the video below, a little black dachshund and his white horse companion take a quick stroll around the stables, and Schnitzel leads the way! Despite the wind and dreary-looking sky, Schnitzel and Chief…
Well, that’s one way to calm your toddler down! A little toddler by the name of Ruby got the experience of a lifetime when a horse named Red started rocking Ruby’s baby seat. Red was still in his stable, but he wasted no time offering his nose to rock Ruby back and forth in her…
If you’re a horse person, you understand how incredible they truly are. They’re so much more than an animal on the farm: they’re a true companion. When a horse named Paisley was about ready to pop with a little foal, her human Elizabeth Lacroix, who just so happens to be the amazing photographer of Genesis…
The floodwater from Hurricane Harvey was unbelievable. Between Texas and Louisiana, there were an estimated 24.5 trillion gallons of water left behind. Because of this, evacuation and rescue missions became that much harder. Complete strangers helped one another out, just like this cowboy did. However, instead of saving another human, he found a horse all…
Joanne Eccles is a British horse vaulting star. Naturally, when Joanne decided to marry, her dear horse, WH Bentley, was a huge part of the ceremony. As a competitive vaulter, Joanne has 11 senior championship medals, including three gold medals from World Championships. Joanne began vaulting when she was 8 years old. This year, for…