A wild animal park is celebrating the birth of a rare foal from a breed which was once “wiped out completely” in the wild. Port Lympne Hotel & Reserve, owned by a charity in Ashford which breeds some of the world’s most endangered species, welcomed the arrival of a Przewalski foal to parents Naim and…
Selman Hotel & Stables, Marrakech, Morocco- Selman is the creation of a Moroccan couple passionate both about luxury and horses in equal measures. Their priorities are reflected in an impressive Moroccan property where the graceful Arabian thoroughbreds live in opulent style along with the guests that come to spend time with them. Selman’s equine residents…
If some of you do not know, chiropractic is a system of complementary medicine based on the diagnosis and manipulative treatment of misalignments of the joints, especially those of the spinal column, which are believed to cause other disorders by affecting the nerves, muscles, and organs. Now that you know what it is, let’s read…
A police horse has died in the line of duty following a horrific accident outside a football stadium. Lancashire Constabulary announced that Morecambe suffered a serious injury outside Blackpool Football Club’s Bloomfield Road stadium. “Morecambe came into contact with a metal pole on Seasiders Way following the Blackpool vs Fleetwood football fixture,” a police statement…
A trainer has swapped rolling eggs down a hill for zorbing this Easter with the help of her playful ponies. Devon-based Emma Massingale’s latest film stars eight-year-old Connemara Atlantis, who has recently returned to film-making duties following a three-year break after he sustained a collateral ligament injury in the field. Emma said Atlantis was a…
Below you will find a list of five of the fastest horses in the world: 1) Quarter horses come to mind as being the fastest sprint runner, however, they are not able to maintain that blazing speed past a quarter-mile. The breed has an interesting history. The Quarter horse has been added to many breeding…
A person went on to describe the extraordinary bond he has with his Arabian horse and his belief that the horse knows how he feels and where he wants to go without being cued. What appears to be a telepathic connection develops from experience and sensitivity and emerges when the horse and rider are working…
A 12-year-old rider who won five British Dressage (BD) classes in two days will let nothing stand in the way of her dream of being a professional, her mother said. Sally Howell and her 14.2hh gelding Son of Orion won a novice and an elementary class at Lluest Equine Centre, Aberystwyth. They followed it up…
The owner of a gelding described as the thinnest a welfare inspector had ever seen, who was put down despite vets’ best efforts, has been banned from keeping horses for five years. Jordan Booth, 27, of Pemberton Drive, Meir Heath, pleaded guilty to three charges under the Animal Welfare Act 2006 relating to a bay…
A breeder has welcomed the birth of three Suffolk foals this season as he hopes to boost numbers of the rare breed. Adrian Hoskins from Buckinghamshire, a former thoroughbred breeder, welcomed a colt and two fillies last month. Adrian, who bought his first Suffolk mare in 2015, said he is keen to keep the breed…