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…
A cowboy needed to buy some feed for his horse, but he had his four-legged companion in tow, and he didn’t want to just leave the horse tied up outside. So the elderly man headed into Tractor Supply in Elk City, Oklahoma, and approached the staff with an important question. “I’m a senior here to…
There’s a fun new trend of dog-friendly pubs and restaurants. I love the idea of being able to enjoy a pint or a snack with my furry best friend. Dogs love being included in social activities so it is a win-win situation for everyone. In some cities, they even have cat cafes where you can…
When teacher Tracey Badenski stepped outside the school where she worked, the last thing she expected to see was a knight in shining armor approaching her. But there he was: on a majestic, gray steed. In fact, beneath the knight’s helmet and armor was 49-year-old Mark Crayford, Tracey’s boyfriend. Tracey couldn’t hold back a smile…
Opera singer Heather Main has the voice of an angel, and the horses she spends time with would definitely agree. This opera singer turned horse trainer thinks they like her vocals so much, they run faster for that reason alone. The fact that Heather believes her voice is truly helping these horses excel at something…
” A few years ago, I was traveling with a friend of mine who had a dog. We stayed at a hotel overnight, and the dog was allowed to stay in the room with us. I was surprised: before that, I had no idea there were hotels that allowed pets to stay!” Well, it turns…