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 PonyBox News Trending As humans we love to look on the bright side, we love our silver linings and positive spins. We love to feel moved and inspired. Sorry, but I don’t have anything like that for you today. What I’m here to share with you i ...
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It was another man against beast match at the Vuelta a España, a cycling race that winds through the Pyrenees mountains and finishes in Madrid, Spain. Wild horses nearly collided with several cyclists as they sped around the mountainous curves, and grazing lands of Spain’s wild p ...
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When an Icelandic Horse leaves Iceland it can never return. But they are highly sought after around the world and almost half of the foals born in Iceland will be exported to other countries. Getting ready to head to their new homes takes a lot of planning and preparation. This s ...
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Being one of the last of his kind may sound ominous, but tiny weeks old Kurt may be a hopeful step in an effort to restore the population of the endangered Przewalski’s Horse. Also known as the Asiatic or Mongolian Wild Horse, Kurt is the first cloned horse in a program to help r ...
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Why does this rider’s mount look so much more balanced than most of the horses we see ridden? While he’s not going to set any speed or height records, he certainly lands a jump solidly. Could he be the next champion heavy hunter? ...
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In a time of physical distancing, a remote island seems like the perfect destination. But remote doesn’t mean uninhabited. Join equestrian and adventurer Emma Massingale as she packs up her van to frolic with the seals, goats and native ponies on the Lundy Island, owned by the Na ...
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After pictures of two emaciated horses accompanied a news story about horses rescued from the Valley Fire in California, viewers wrote expressing their concern. But, both horses are doing as well as could be expected for very senior horses. And, they are safe and sound after ther ...
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What do you do if you fall off your horse? Why, you get right back on! We’ve always heard this advice and have probably followed it after an unscheduled dismount. But, is it good advice? ...
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Perhaps you’ve had a bit more time to indulge in some reading lately and need some ideas about what to read next. Melissa Banczak who created the video series Books Cubed interviews two authors who write novels with an equestrian theme. She talks to Young Adult genre author Laura ...
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Karen Polle was born in Japan, but moved to the United States when she was very young. She rode for the U.S. competing successfully in North American Young Rider Championships. In 2014, she started riding for Japan with a goal of riding in the 2018 World Equestrian Games. She the ...
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Welcome to part 2 in our quest of finding the best gadgets and gimmicks that can actually help you to improve your riding! Put your body where it should be, and let your brain figure out how to keep it there. You’ll have that perfect equitation seat in no time! ...
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The Space Force has a new recruit. Currently The United States Space Force has a personnel of about 16,000, but it’s membership has just increased by one. Ghost, a five-year-old grey Mustang is its newest recruit. Unlike his fellow members, he’s not focused on protecting outer sp ...
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Could horses help treat Covid-19? Immune therapy research being done in South America suggests that antibodies produced by horses when injected with part of the coronavirus might help fight the virus in people. Horse blood containing the antibodies undergoes a complicated process ...
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Freckle Butt the pony clearly believes he’s entitled to all of the comforts of home. That includes access to soft rugs, snacks and back rubs. This house horse lives in Michigan and has only one regret - no fingers or thumbs to use the TV remote control. But that’s okay, because a ...
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Horse auctions attract sellers and buyers, but they also attract spectators with no intention of either. When one man saw a tiny pony being dragged around, he knew that he was going to make the transition from spectator to buyer. Get your tissues out for this video with a happily ...
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Do you always find yourself riding with toes like a ballerina? Do you stare into your own lap as if the secrets of the universe are stitched into the crotch of your joddies? Do you ride with shoulders that would make the Hunchback of Notre Dame feel at home in your presence? Mayb ...
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Princess Merida proved her bravery in a recent Little Princesses Parade at Disney World’s Magic Kingdom. Balloons on strings somehow became entangled around Merida’s horse’s hind leg. The horse reacted as you’d expect a horse too, and the Princess demonstrated some impressive rid ...
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Gadgets often get a poor reputation in the equestrian world due to their misuse on equine athletes often resulting in harmful or abusive conditions. The debate on whether or not gadgets (like side reins, etc.) ought to be used on horses is one which will probably continue for as ...
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The possibility of a barn fire is a frightening thought for horse owners. A stable in Bucks County, Pennsylvania faced a terrifying blaze recently, that resulted in a dramatic rescue. Most of the horses in the barn were taken out, but as the flames raged, one horse was paralyzed ...
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Front line workers are getting a lot of attention, and rightly so, as they put themselves in harm’s way dealing with the damage done by COVID-19. To help workers deal with the stress, a stable near Oceanside, California is offering equine therapy. IVey Ranch Park offers therapeut ...
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1Dapples on a horse’s coate are often thought of as a sign of good health. And, many a grey owner wishes there was some way to preserve those amazing dapple grey spots before they fade to white. But what are dapples? Why do some horses get them, but others not? And, is a way to p ...
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Recently, a woman found out the hard way that smacking a cooler-raiding horse with a toy shovel is a good way to get kicked. Which is why you need to take those do not feed that animals signs seriously. ...
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The desert is a harsh landscape to survive in. But the wild horses of Namibia have been eking out an existence among the coastal dunes of that country for a century. It’s not certain just how they got there, but what is known is that the survival of the herds is in jeopardy. ...
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Summer has begun in the northern hemisphere and in Iceland, horses have been released to their summer pastures. In the autumn, before the hard Icelandic winter sets in, they will be herded up during an event known as Laufskálarét. ...
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Many of us are still in lockdown or are self isolating to prevent the spread of COVID19. So we’ve been finding lots of ways to occupy our time. Since we can’t actually go out and tour spectacular stables (or anything else) virtual tours will have to do. There are lots of stables ...
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During a peaceful protest that turned ugly in London, UK a police horse bolted after being pelted with debris by violent demonstrators. Flares, bottles and sticks flew as the crowd was pushed back by mounted police officers. One officer came off, flying into a lighting pole. She ...
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Beach-goers to the Outer Banks are being asked to stay clear of the wild horses that live there after a photo of a woman appearing to pat a wild horse has surfaced. This is not an isolated incident as tourists visit the well known Corolla area where the public shares the beach wi ...
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Jim Gaffigan pokes fun at the Triple Crown, from the costumes and pageantry, to owners, jockeys and trainers. He then takes a humorous trek through the horse world, exploring horse breeds, horse people, horseshoes, riding and the fact he can keep up a barrage of horse jokes for 1 ...
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We need a distraction from all the bad news, so how about some filters, music, video editing and horses. ...
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While you may not agree that some of these horse breeds can qualify as tallest, this is a very scenic top ten countdown of some of the best known draft breeds. ...
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For over 10 years, a white mare has been roaming the streets and green spaces of Frankfurt, Germany. Now, with the roadways empty, and more people at home, she’s lifting the spirit of many residents during the coronavirus lockdown. Her owner used to ride her, but now he is no lon ...
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