After our post “What It’s Like To Date A Horse”- New York Magazine has gone too far, we received all kinds of “Zoophile” jokes. Some funny, some not so much. But here’s a take on a classic we decided to share: A cowboy with a reputation for being quite the “animal whisperer” walks into town…
So I’m looking at the latest horse news and I come across the title “What It’s Like to Date a Horse” from New York Magazine (actually posted on NYMAG.com. I figure this is going to be one of those typical stories about a girl who’s obsessed with her horse, spends all her free time riding…
On November 18th, the Animal Health Trust (a charity, fighting disease and injury in animals), issued an Equine Flu Alert because of the rise in outbreaks across the U.K. and Scotland. With the onset of winter comes the flu season. When you get your annual vaccine this year, don’t forget about your horse(s). Vets in the U.K….
A rancher was getting his monthly visit from his veterinarian, so he decided to ask him for some free advice. “I have a horse that walks normally sometimes, but at other times, he limps. What shall I do?”
Watch this video of a gorgeous gypsy pony playing in an open field with her friends. Look at this pony’s beautiful blonde hair and coat. If she were human, she’d be Daryl Hannah in her prime!
Dressage superstars Charlotte Dujardin and the mighty Valegro will return to Olympia, The London International Horse Show this year. The Show takes place from December 16th – 22nd. It hosts three FEI World Cup competitions in showjumping, dressage and driving. Probably one of my favorites- the Shetland Pony Grand National, will also take place, as will the Kennel…
A horse’s teeth take up more space in their head then their brain! Maybe you knew that, but did you know this- Adult male horses generally have 40 teeth and females 36? By the way, don’t let that fact about their brain fool you. As anyone who spends time around horses knows, they are actually quite…
Before we delve into the details of this story, let me urge you to keep in mind that most thieves have little, if any, morals. So as you read how they even “stole the rugs off his horses’ backs” and you start saying to yourself “who could possibly….?” just remember who/what we’re dealing with. James…
According to the 2012 Kentucky Equine Survey (the last survey taken since 1977!), the Kentucky equine industry had a total economic impact of almost $3 billion and generated 40,665 jobs. The study found that the state is home to 242,400 horses and the total value of Kentucky’s equine and equine-related assets is estimated at $23.4…
Do you make quick stops and turns with powerful acceleration? Do you do barrel racing, cow horse, or roping? Do you do trail riding with steep inclines? Keep reading…