A breeder has welcomed twin Shetland foals but said she hopes their birth is a “once in a lifetime” event. Julia Gibson’s five-year-old mare Coppice Fleur gave birth to two colts by stallion Coppice Everyman. Julia, the owner of Coppice Shetland Pony Stud in Warwick, said Fleur foaled earlier than expected, so she found her…
An abandoned foal was “lucky to survive” after he was found dumped in a field. The six-week-old skewbald colt was discovered on the outskirts of Swaffham, Norfolk by the field owners who contacted World Horse Welfare. A spokesman for the charity said the foal, who has one distinctive blue eye, was immediately collected and brought…
A young rider who was inspired by her showjumping hero when he gave her his baseball cap is to compete at the same show she met him at. Then 10-year-old Evangeline Wasser, from New York was inspired to take up showjumping after she met US Olympic gold medallist McLain Ward at a press conference at…
One little girl and her horse were given the scare of a lifetime when his bodily function just about broke the sound barrier! Walking down a dirt path surrounded by an abundance of beautiful greenery and trees, the darling child and her horse casually made their way down the alluring trail. As she trots back…
1.The Orlov Trotter is arguably the most famous Russian horse breed and doubtless the first choice for a troika. The breed, distinguished for its pace and stamina, was developed in the late 18th century by Count Alexey Orlov, brother of Grigory Orlov, who was a favorite of Catherine the Great. The ancestor of the breed…
Throughout the years, as humans domesticated and bred horses, gentler horses emerged. Every horse is an individual and, whether wild or domestic, wants to be recognized entirely for himself. Horses as a breed have characteristics that separate them from all other animals. We know that horses are herd animals and have a hierarchical social behavior…
If you need a little pick-me-up today, then these 10 pictures of hilariously happy horses are sure to do the trick! Horses can make anything better. When you’ve had a bad day, a trip to the barn can help to improve your mood and make the world look just a little bit better. These happy…
Identified only by the number on their auction tags, three horses stood in crowded kill pens – their pasts erased and their lives reduced to mere dollars and cents. When no longer useful to their previous owners, they were sent to the auction house, thrown away like trash. With countless numbers of horses going through…
It’s nearly impossible to not jam out when a classic Fleetwood Mac song comes on the radio. Why shouldn’t horses get in on the fun? This awesome stallion couldn’t help but dance along when serenaded with one of their most famous tunes! If there’s an album cover more epic than Stevie Nicks’ “In Your Dreams,”…
5) Palloubet d’Halong – 15 million dollars. He was known as one of the best show-jumping horses in the world and was bought by Olympic Gold Medallist Jan Tops for this whopping price. Tops is the coach of the Qatar jump showing team and Palloubet was bought to compete for the country. 4) The Green…