A Digital Race Horse Just Sold For $125,000 As Crypto-Mania Continues!
By now you’re well familiar with Bitcoin, perhaps the most popularcrypto-currency in existence. But a…
A Digital Race Horse Just Sold For $125,000 As Crypto-Mania Continues!
By now you’re well familiar with Bitcoin, perhaps the most popularcrypto-currency in existence. But a little less well known is Ether (thesecond largest crypto-currency) and Ethereum, the blockchain upon which Etheris based. A blockchain is a digital ledger and is the technology thatcrypto-currencies are based on. Blockchain technology certifies a digitalasset to be unique and…
Dog In Georgia Is The Second To Test Positive for the virus that causes COVID-19: Why aren’t we testing more?
A dog in Georgia is believed to have been the second canine in the U.S. to test positive for the virus that causes COVID-19. The 6-year-old mixed breed dog was tested after its owners contracted COVID-19 and the dog began suffering from a neurological illness, the Georgia Department of Health said in a news release…
The Object Of Their Affection…
The object of their affection. These boys were smitten with this beautiful mare as she was paraded in front of them, on this picture perfect day. With the amazing blue sky and puffy white clouds as the backdrop for their fantasies, these male horses were fixated on this pretty girl from the moment they laid…
Transferring Nervous Energy To Your Horse? Here’s how to stop…
Transferring nervous energy to your horse is a lot easier than you think. In fact, you don’t have to be on, or even touching your horse to transfer your nervous energy, anxiety, or fear. According to a study done by the University of Sussex, published in February of 2016, “horses are able to recognize and…
Speaking of clipping horses, Check This Out!!
In our last post titled “Should I Clip My Horse’s Hair In The Winter?” we mentioned the “standard” styles used when clipping out a horse’s hair including the “bib” clip and the “hunter” clip. When we got this picture, we felt compelled to share it with all the FillyFans out there. Not just because it’s…
Best gifts for a horse rider or horse lover- under $50
Can’t find the perfect gifts for a horse rider in your family? Not sure what to get your riding instructor or stable friends for Christmas this year? We found great gifts under $50, for all equestrians. So rest easy, your tireless search for horse gifts ends here. Horse Riding Gloves: Riding gloves vary depending…
Should I Clip My Horse’s Hair In The Winter?
There’s one question we keep seeing pop up over and over again… “should I clip my horse’s hair in the winter?” Now if you ask that question to three different equestrians, you will probably get three different answers, and rightfully so. Why? Because it really does depend on your particular situation. The factors to consider…
Is Someone Stealing Your Horse’s Hay?
Is your horse’s hay going missing? Do you suspect it’s one of your stablemates or fellow boarders stealing your horse’s hay or feed? For those who aren’t privileged enough to have their own private stables, or those who just like the convenience and social aspect of a yard, hay theft is a common problem. We’d…
Mystery “Cowboy Family” on horseback revealed!
It may have taken six months, but the mystery “cowboy family” on horseback in NYC’s Central Park referred to in our post A “cowboy family” on horseback spotted in New York City’s Central Park, has been solved! Just as we were losing all hope of verifying the story and getting to the bottom of…
Horse riding in NYC’s Times Square- for pleasure!
We’re back again! Why? Because while trying to find out more information about the mysterious and elusive cowboy family who rode horses through New York City’s Central Park (see our post titled: A “cowboy family” on horseback spotted in New York City’s Central Park!) we came across a set of pictures perhaps even more unique. No…
How did a 110-1 long-shot win her horse race?
So, how do you get a winless filly listed as a 110-1 long-shot to win her horse race? Simple…have a different horse run under her name. That’s apparently what happen in Ohio at Hollywood Gaming’s Mahoning Valley Race Course near Youngstown. In what is being ruled as a legitimate mix-up, a stable worker brought the…
A “cowboy family” on horseback spotted in New York City’s Central Park!
The story we’ve been recently told about a “cowboy family” on horseback, riding through New York City’s Central Park, is so unique, that we felt compelled to dust off the old keyboard, look up our forgotten passwords, and fire off one more FillyGirl article! The story, as told to us by a first hand witness,…
What theme do you want for your pony party?
Someone got the best “My Little Pony” themed party ever! What theme would you have? Knight in shining armor (pony wearing full battle gear) for the boys? Cinderella or a unicorn for the girls?
Horse Racing fans now have their own on-line dating site
Just in time for Valentine’s Day, horse racing fans now have their own on-line dating site. Yes, horse racing fans may have found their match- literally! A new on-line dating site promises to match up singles who are fans of horse racing, involved in horse racing, or who just enjoy horses. This isn’t the first…
Trainer killed by horse truck ramp- another lesson!
We hate bringing you these sad stories, but the fact of the matter is, we can all learn from these tragedies. The latest is a horse racing trainer named Steve Anderton. Steve, who was only 43 years old, was found trapped and injured under a horse truck ramp two days ago. The horse truck ramp…
Hand Grooming a horse vs. using a Brush or Comb
There’s been a recent fad or trend that many horse owners have tried called “hand grooming.” No, this doesn’t mean using your hand as opposed to a machine. It means literally using your hand to groom your horse, instead of a brush. We don’t know exactly when hand grooming started becoming popular, and quite frankly,…
Man accused of sex with a pony can explain everything- almost!
There’s nothing comical about bestiality, but these “zoophiles” always turn out to be quite the characters. Our last foray into zoophiles was covered in a post titled “What It’s Like To Date A Horse- New York Magazine Has Gone Too Far.” It’s an interesting read to say the least. The zoophile profiled in the article…
Salt Blocks for horses- they’re essential
Quite simply, horses need salt blocks because they have natural appetites for salt, yet sodium and chloride (the elements that make up table salt) are not abundantly found in their natural feed. Grains, hay, grass, and even commercial feeds are often lacking in these desired electrolytes. The aforementioned feeds contain other essential electrolytes that horses…
A woman was killed clipping a horse- Reminder!
Time and again we’ve emphasized safety here at FillyGirl, for both you the owner, and your horse(s). From our articles on riding helmets and breast collars, to a horses blind spots, our articles are full of horse safety reminders. Sadly, there are always real life incidents to remind us as well. Just two weeks ago an equestrian…
Cloning your horse- it’s possible, but do you want to?
Cloning your horse is no problem. But, don’t expect to register it with The American Quarter Horse Association any time soon. The 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in New Orleans ruled today that The American Quarter Horse Association may refuse to register cloned horses. The ruling overturns a lower-court decision from 2013 that had…
