Who doesn’t love a new toy? Whether it’s a fun new gadget or a cool stuffed animal, a new toy will bring joy to whoever is receiving it. That goes for animals, too! When this horse named Snipes found his usual red rope toy missing from the gate near his stable, he seemed surprised. Then,…
A special bond between a miniature horse and a Jack Russell terrier is capturing hearts all over the internet. Nine-year-old Dally the dog loves to ride her pal Spanky, a miniature horse. While Spanky leaps over obstacles and trots around, Dally holds on tight for the ride. It’s cute enough to make you Google “How…
In 2017, 46 horses were tragically killed in the Lilac Fire that devastated an equestrian training facility in San Diego County. Dalia MacPhee is a Los Angeles-based clothing designer and passionate equestrian. The sudden loss of so many horses left her panicked, heartbroken, and worried for her own horse, Wolfie. She learned that during wildfires,…
Malta and her son Winky are both miniature ponies. Malta is 17 years old and Winky is 8, but the pair were separated six years ago and have lived apart ever since…well, until now. Winky was surrendered to ROAR animal sanctuary in Australia because his owners were moving. That’s when the folks at ROAR became…
Horses are one of the world’s most majestic creatures — and I’m not just talking about their gorgeously flowing manes or shiny coats. No, their power runs much deeper than their outer beauty, as the woman in the clip below learned firsthand. Back in 2011 when Talbot was 21, she was struck by a vehicle…
Ashley Nelson of Rockford, Michigan, was beside herself. She could only locate one of the four mini horses that escaped their pasture after a tree branch snapped and fell. Ashley asked friends, family, and strangers to be on the lookout for her missing mini horses. “I was very scared I would never see them again,”…
Children and animals share a special bond. Besides the obvious cuteness factor, watching them connect on a pure, often non-verbal level is almost magical. When five-year-old Alice Daisy met Bluey, who is believed to be the world’s smallest perfectly formed miniature horse, there was instant cuteness and chemistry. Bluey weighed a mere six pounds when…
Did you know that horses can grow a mustache? I personally did not, but now that I do, I can’t wait until I get to see one up close! As it turns out, horses can, in fact, grow mustaches right under their nostrils. Some breeds, like the Gypsy Vanner, which have hairy shins and flowing…
A horse visiting the set of the Tucson Morning Blend show on KGUN provided a hilarious blooper that had the news anchors in stitches! Originally, the miniature horse had been brought along as part of the team from the Therapeutic Ranch for Animals and Kids, otherwise known as TRAK. TRAK had been invited to the…
Besides the bride and groom, wedding cakes tend to be the centerpiece of any wedding. The newly married couple shares a special moment — the cutting of the cake — with their guests, who marvel at the beautiful, intricate, and sure-to-be-delicious dessert. There are so many different types of cakes a couple can pick for…