Frontline workers haven’t had much of a break during this pandemic, and now with an apparent second wave underway, they’re working harder than ever. A few horse rescues are trying to bring some stress relief to these essential health workers by giving them space to destress as they interact with retired carriage horses.
On the first day of lockdown, most of us sat in our homes. Silent, shellshocked, looking through old pictures of our horses and trying to come to terms with the fact that we had to be without them for 3 whole weeks. Worrying about ...
There are a lot of out of work horses right now! Even the horse cast members at Disneyland Resort in Anaheim, California are in lock down, no longer pulling carriages of tourists down Main Street, USA. But, they're doing just fine ...
Covid19, the new coronavirus that has turned into a global pandemic is affecting almost everything and certainly dominating the news. It’s likely to be that way for weeks, and possibly months to come. Coronaviruses take up residen ...
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 ...
With our current global pandemic, many equestrians the world over are suddenly being forced to face a horseless reality as entire nations enter lockdown. It is a miserable and testing time, but equestrians are tough. We’re gonna m ...
The elongated shutdown of racing brings with it many great consequences, many of which are already beginning to show as owners, breeders and trainers alike are forced to begin euthanasia of horses they can no longer afford to keep ...
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 contain ...
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 offerin ...
Covid-19 is taking its toll on so many businesses and individuals. One rescue stable in British Columbia, Canada, fears that they are running out of time to save 30 horses and ponies, many of which could be sent to slaughter. The ...
Stables are dealing with restrictions and recommendations from various government agencies around the world. Depending on where you live, your stable might be closed to visitors altogether. But that doesn’t mean your horse isn’t b ...
Compared to many horses around the world, our horses live a very easy life. Many work very hard and live in inhospitable environments. This short video features an adventure traveller as he herds yaks on horseback in the Zanskar r ...
For some of us, winter is the off-season and our horses are enjoying a lighter workload. But for others, winter brings snow and a chance to indulge in an exciting sport. Watch as Harlow and Family take off to France and discover a ...
Executing choreography to music is difficult on horseback and it takes a lot of practice and dedication for a whole team to put on a polished performance. Tough Enough Equestrian Drill Team out of Washington state demonstrates wha ...
3Pd *Banshee Ace* topped all three Best categories on the last full weekend of January 2023. Banshee Ace took Top Rank, Best Streak and Best Jump. The 16.1 hand Friesian mare has earned 13,347,200 PB for owner and breeder PythonPo ...
CBS Eye On America takes a close look at the BLM’s management of America’s wild horse herds and the controversies that persist. The agency has faced criticism for its practices and animal rights advocates claim there are more huma ...
FightLikeAGirl isn’t letting the winter blues get her down. She’s climbed to the top of the ranks with a 102.5 inch jump and 1,063,500 PB in earnings. FightLikeAGirl is by the 95th generation sire *G Oath of Odin and 103rd generat ...
18 horses were surrendered to the MSPCA near Alford, Massachusetts early in December 2022. Several horses were deemed ready for adoption this week while others were still recovering from a respiratory illness. To prevent the sprea ...
Real cowboys had no choice but to ride a horse to perform their work. Sometimes a partnership between horse and rider worked out, sometimes it didn’t. Captured in memoirs, stories and journals, here’s what cowboys at the height of ...