When I first saw a video on Facebook of Ophena’s magnetic stirrup, I was skeptical. A magnetic stirrup? Surely that can’t work well or be very safe. However, my curiosity got the best of me and I watched the video. Needless to say, I was captivated. So I browsed the Ophena website and watched every …
Welcome to the club of owning an OTTB, otherwise known as an Off-the-Track Thoroughbred. These retired racehorses are a league of their own. Unmatched in athleticism, heart, and class, Thoroughbreds are an excellent choice for riders of any discipline. An OTTB horse is also known as an off-the-track Thoroughbred, a Jockey Club registered Thoroughbred that …
Many horse riders think that safety stirrups are for beginners and children, but the harsh reality is that none of us are safe from a fall. At any moment we are subject to a fall, and getting a foot caught in a stirrup would make a bad situation worse. Fortunately, there are several choices on …
Queen Elizabeth is one of the world’s most famous horse lovers. With lockdown restrictions easing, equestrians all around the world are getting straight back to horseback riding, and Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth is no exception. This weekend, the queen was pictured riding Fern, her 14-year-old Fell Pony around the grounds of Windsor Home Park. The …
It’s always a fun and exciting event when a foal is born, but Wendy Bulmer was in for a bigger surprise than most. She had recently purchased a mare at a sale and was unaware that she was in foal. The additional surprise came when the foal was born with a perfect copy of himself …
Many people have called in sick after a weekend of partying or to escape the work environment for a day. Occasionally, people will even call in sick simply because they aren’t feeling well. However, a clever horse named Jingang really pulls the trump card- Jingang calls in dead. To his poor unsuspecting rider, everything seems …
Welcome to Love Valley, North Carolina! This tiny town in the Brushy Mountains is unique for several reasons, but most obvious is the fact that there are no cars allowed. Residents travel by horseback! Far away from the hustle of city life, Love Valley offers a relaxed and leisurely atmosphere for residents and visitors alike. …
Frederick The Great, also known as World’s Most Beautiful Horse, turns heads wherever he goes. One glance at the horse makes it obvious as to why he’s known as the most beautiful horse in the world. Although the Friesian horse breed is considered one of the most beautiful horse breeds, Frederick The Great takes beauty …
Earlier this week, the U.S. House of Representatives met to hold a hearing on the Safeguard American Food Exports (SAFE) Act (H.R. 961.). This act, if passed, would provide federal legislation that would permanently ban horse slaughter in the United States. This bill would also put an end to the exportation of American horses to …
Brenda Kramer of Zephyr Hills, Florida, knew that something wasn’t quite right when she heard her two Rottweiler dogs barking. In fact, the dogs were causing such a commotion that Kramer ran outside in the early hours of Sunday morning to see what the problem was. When she got outside, she discovered that the power …
Considered one of our 20 best horse movies, the movie Black Beauty (1994) was a staple in our childhoods. Even the toughest of equestrians held back tears during the intense emotional moments of the film. One of the horses who played the role of Black Beauty is still alive and going strong! A stunning black …
Many of us ride horses and take the bus, but every now and then the tables turn. A loose horse in Cardiff, Wales “willingly trotted” onto a bus to catch a ride back to the barn. The horse was wandering loose on the A48 ‘mane’ road in Cardiff Thursday evening causing some trouble in the …
Everything’s bigger in Texas… except these Miniature horses! Little America is a farm in Austin, Texas, with big goals. With over 150 horses in their herd, this may be the cutest place in the world. Fortunately, you can plan a visit to spend the day with these tiny equines! Little America has been family owned …
The sound of thundering hooves, snorts, and manes blowing in the wind. These are the sounds that all horse lovers are familiar with, and where Colorado-based artist Monte Michener draws his inspiration from. Having grown up in on a farm in rural Minnesota, animals have always been a part of Michener’s life. He began to …
Have you ever wanted to own a one of a kind piece of American history? Well, now you can. The Bureau of Land Management is hosting an adoption event this weekend where potential adopters can view wild horses and burros seeking their new homes. In order to encourage adoptions the Bureau of Land Management, or …