A rider who has lost almost two stone since her vet told her she was too heavy for her pony says his words were the best possible motivation. Paige Matthews had not realized how much weight she had gained until her 13.2hh Connemara/Arab mare Dream went lame. Her vet asked how much she weighed but…
A chestnut Thoroughbred gelding owned by Karen Murdock of Walnut, California, Lukas is considered by many to be the smartest horse in the world. Though Lukas began his career as a racehorse, he was unable to make it on the track. Like many failed racehorses, his life took an unfortunate turn, and he ended up…
Cross-country accidents have claimed the lives of two riders in recent days on both sides of the Atlantic. The US accident occurred during a schooling session last Thursday, and a British rider, who has not yet been named, was killed during an unaffiliated event at Solihull Riding Club on Saturday. Ashley Stoute, 13, died in…
A loose racehorse scattered customers when she charged through a French bar. The filly, who was uninjured in the fracas, was caught on the café’s CCTV. The horse’s trainer, Jean-Marie Béguigné, told Ouest France newspaper that the mare’s rider had fallen off en route to the gallops less than a mile from the Le Chantilly…
While the saying “a good horse is never a bad color” is certainly true, it’s especially nice when you can have both a good horse and a nicely-colored one in the same package. And as it turns out, the earliest domesticators of horses felt the same way. Researchers with the Leibniz Institute for Zoo and…
Four-star event rider Nana Dalton has revealed that she has been struggling for months with the lasting effects of a head injury that occurred in late April. Nana shared her experience on her Nana Dalton Eventing facebook page to raise awareness of how debilitating even a ‘mild’ head injury can be and to give others…
I think it goes without saying that horses are among the most beautiful and majestic animals on earth. Whether you’re a devoted equestrian or just appreciate these big animals from afar, it’s always interesting to see horses interact with art, as we saw with these elegant, artistic horse haircuts. And it makes perfect sense. Few…
Did you ever measure your horse? You need to know that it is very important to do so because while riding a horse, your weight needs to be compatible with your horse (a horse should be at least 5 times heavier than the rider). If you didn’t weigh your horse yet, below you will find…
This woman named Lea was about to take her own life, fortunately, but a very special horse showed her how much was she worth. “I thought things would be better off without me,” Lea said. In the following article, we will present you such an inspirational story between a woman and a really special horse….
After a very long and tiring day, the couch is the most relaxing thing for us. This pony gives it a try, wondering what makes this piece of furniture so comfortable for humans. By saying that, what you are going to watch is this pony laying on the couch and you can tell it is…