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On September 8, 2022, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II passed away at the age of 96. Among the many things she leaves behind are her beloved animals. The Queen has always been a passionate equestrian. She began riding as a young child and rode all way up her final months of life. In her death, …
When Peabody the miniature horse was born, he was so tiny that his mother abandoned him because he was too small to nurse. However, he was able to find some new furry friends that made him feel loved. When he was just six weeks old, tiny Peabody weighed only 19 pounds and stood 16 ½ …
In the horse world, giving birth to twins is very rare. It is even more uncommon to see a draft horse give birth to healthy twins. However, despite the odds, this beautiful black Belgian mare gave birth to two adorable black foals. The tiny twins, named Lisa and Fien, defied the odds and were born …
Tania Mackee of GFS Sporthorses was in for quite a surprise when her mare Destiny gave birth to her second set of twin foals. After giving birth to her first set of twins in 2018, GFS Shockwave and GFS Aftershock, Destiny shocked the world this February by delivering her second set of twins, Pesky and …
After controversy arose at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics about the welfare of the horses in the modern pentathlon, show jumping has been voted to be removed as an event. The decision came from the Union Internationale de Pentathlon Moderne’s (UIPM) executive board to replace horseback riding with a new sport. The vote came after the …
Arabians are one of the most popular breeds for showing. They are beautiful, elegant, versatile and athletic, everything you want in a show horse. One of the most popular divisions within the Arabian breed is Country Pleasure Driving. A good Country Pleasure Driving horse is well-mannered and obedient, with balanced, cadence motion and a frame …
Every couple of years a new mind-bending optical illusion goes viral on the internet that leaves people puzzled. The latest one consists of a white horse on a black background that appears to either be walking forward or backward to upbeat music. The video was first posted to Twitter by TV personality Julia Bradbury. In …
Every year, 80-year-old Jane Dotchin journeys 600 miles across the United Kingdom. She is accompanied by her trusty horse Diamond and her dog Dinky. Dotchin grew up with animals and wants younger generations to become more aware of them. Across her journey, she often experiences drivers passing too close to Diamond, large campervans dominating campgrounds, …
The pentathlon show jumping event on Friday the 6th of August has triggered a worldwide scandal after footage of a German coach punching a horse went viral. The video clearly shows Kim Raisner hitting the horse on the rump with her fist while trying to help rider Annika Schleu. What’s more, the pentathlon coach reportedly …
Therapy horses are specially trained to bring joy to people while also providing a sense of calmness and comfort. Though most therapy horses are minis, in this case the therapy horse is a Clydesdale. Renee, also known as Neigh-Neigh, is a 13-year-old Clydesdale mare owned by Margie and Scott Provenzano. The Provenzanos, along with Neigh-Neigh, …
Ever since the world’s favorite horse TV show began airing Season 14, Netflix subscribers have been waiting for the day they can binge new episodes on the platform. Rightfully so, as Netflix has become the go-to streaming service for viewers to watch the popular Canadian family drama. When will Heartland Season 14 be on Netflix? …
All throughout her life, Queen Elizabeth was a passionate horse lover. She was an avid equestrian that has ridden and owned horses for many years. The Queen began riding horses when she was only three years old. She soon became an accomplished equestrian and would often ride in Royal ceremonies and leisure. In addition to …
In 1956, Harry de Leyer took a chance on a gray horse he saw at an auction that was destined for the slaughterhouse. Little did he know, Snowman, the $80 plow horse, would turn into a show jumping champion. De Leyer, who was born in Holland, had moved to America with his family. He bought …
Cherry Wood Bed, Breakfast & Barn offers guests a unique experience to ride rescue horses. The charming B&B, located in Zillah, Washington, is owned by Pepper Fewel, her husband Terry, and their daughter Tiffany. The B&B not only draws people in for its beautiful location in Yakima Valley’s Wine Country but also for the many …
After retiring from careers as an FBI agent and US Customs worker, Larry and Peggy Neaves have devoted their time to rescuing horses. The married couple is giving abandoned, abused and neglected horses a new take on life. At the couple’s Forever Ranch, they provide care to horses who had nowhere else to go. They …
The chances of a horse giving birth to live twins are 1 in 10,000. When Pearl the mare gave birth to twins, she not only defied those odds but did so with only one eye. Oftentimes in the case of twins in horses, one or both of the foals will die during pregnancy, birth, or …