At the request of the RSPCA the World Horse Welfare agency sent a representative to check out a report of horses in poor condition. But things were worse than they first expected. Veterinarians agreed that all were victims of the worst case of neglect they had ever seen. The owner was charged and is banned from ever owning any equine again.
This past spring my mare Silver and I entered a show jumping competition. We were approaching a large double oxer in the jump-offs when disaster struck. Somehow Silver got her back legs tangled in the fencing and the moment of tha ...
If you are looking for a horse to buy and considering taking on a project the Stroud Oklahoma Kill Pen Facebook page might be the place to look. The admins of this page post videos of horses currently being held at the facility. T ...
Wild horses can find themselves in perilous situations sometimes. One youngster, part of a herd in Alberta, Canada, recently needed human help to escape from a bog. While monitoring a herd of horses for new foals, Help Alberta Wil ...
Frigid winter weather has wreaked havoc on the southern States and has left many without electricity, water and transportation leaving animals and humans in peril. Four horses had to be rescued when an arena collapsed under the we ...
Watch equestrian Esme visit horses rescued by World Horse Welfare. Meet the horses and ponies at the facility and learn about the visitor center and some of the work that this international group does for equines in many countries ...
World Horse Welfare is an international charity that strives to improve the lives of both horses and horse owners. Many of us own horses for pleasure, but in many places, equines are integral to the livelihood of their owners. Oft ...
Local residents near Milton, West Virginia discovered therapy horses that have helped humans for years were themselves in dire need of rescue. A local riding stable that kept a number of therapy horses was the scene of a rescue ef ...
Almost too weak to stand, and left lying in the mud waiting for the dead stock truck, a small pony met the right people just in the nick of time. Months of rehabilitation, good food, and grooming resulted in a miraculous transfor ...
Tenerife is part of the Canary Islands off the coast of Spain and is a popular tourist destination. Unfortunately, the horses of Tenerife rarely benefit from this thriving industry and many are neglected, unhealthy and malnourishe ...
The Harris County Sheriff’s Office in Texas may have found themselves having to rehome 14 donkeys and a horse that someone left on a large property. The horse had escaped and was galloping down a highway. After being safely captur ...
Three horses shared the leaderboard as we headed out of August 2023. 3P *Stars & Spice* is out of the PythonPonyPalaces stable and this 17 hand Friesian mare took the #1 rank, earned 21,156,700 PB, and jumped 104.75. Her jump-off ...
Want a quick way to improve your seat and develop a better feel for your horse’s movements? Try a lesson on the lunge line. Just because it’s a quick way to learn doesn’t mean it’s easy, however! No stirrups and no reins can make ...
The Frederiksborg Horse is Denmark’s oldest breed. Popular during the 14th to 17th centuries, they symbolized prestige and royalty. Today loyal enthusiasts continue breeding what is considered a cultural icon. DiscoverTheHorse vis ...
One of the best-known and prestigious Throughroubred auctions is the Fasig-Tipton Saratoga Sale held August 7 and 8. Many top racehorses have passed through this sals ring such as the 2022 Horse of the Year, Flightline and numerou ...
GS Savage 28 was at the top of the leaderboard after a long reign by Dutch Warmblood mare * Lightning Strike. GS Savage 28 is a 16.1 hand Moyle mare out of the BMC General Store stable. By the age of 12 she earned 711,100 PB, took ...
The word horse suggests a magnificent animal like a Thoroughbred or Clydesdale. But the diminutive Miniature Horse is every bit as much an equine as any riding or driving horse. Perfect for those with smaller acreages or those loo ...
Trainer Clint Surplus dedicates his life to keeping the old ways, using the methods of the Vaqueros to produce horses that were well-trained. Mastery is not his goal, but to connect with them and respect the instincts and qualitie ...
Lightning Strike hit three times for owner Kasch Stables 2 taking all three spots on the leaderboard as we went into the first weekend of August 2023. The 16.1 hand Dutch Warmblood mare was bred by Ebony Breeding Barn. She capture ...
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