Dancing was long thought to be something only humans could do. When we listen to music, our bodies seem to have a mind of their own. Our arms, legs, and feet move in ways that seem very natural to us. Other times, we come up with choreography so that everyone can coordinate their dancing. But…
I often find myself in awe of animals. They appear to be much more powerful than us, they can survive all kinds of conditions, have incredible strength, and some even travel great lengths at a time. As humans, we have our strengths too, but it often seems like this world belongs to the other members…
Horses are one of the most beautiful creatures we’re blessed to find roaming around our planet. From their long, flowing manes to their strong, sturdy hooves, each incredible breed has something wonderful to offer. I’m quite partial to the smaller mini-steeds, but I’ve yet to come across one of any size that hasn’t taken my…
For one Grimsby, U.K., officer worker, an average day turned into the strangest encounter with two escaped horses. He looked outside his window at work, never expecting to see two surprising visitors gracing his presence. In the video below, two escaped horses emerge and take a casual stroll through the office lot. The man follows…
Having a security camera around is always a good idea. They help us feel safe and much more secure. When a man named Shane Firth realized that his horses were appearing in his barn every morning, even when he’d left it empty at night, he decided to take action. He set up a hidden camera…
A lot of little girls have a similar wish on their birthdays when they’re growing up: their very own pony! But there aren’t too many that can say they ended up receiving one. Of course, not everyone is Hannah Warren, who got a very horsey surprise for her birthday! An AQHA youth competitor, Hannah was…
Horses are pretty awesome animals, considering all that they do for us. Besides serving as strength and transportation, they can also be kind comrades and playful companions. Many people may think of them as dangerous, considering their size, but some horses are actually incredibly gentle, as long as they aren’t being attacked or provoked. They…
The 4,100-acre Lilac Fire in San Diego has already destroyed or damaged more than 200 structures, including 104 residential homes and 78 accessory structures, such as barns and sheds. The fire ripped through at least eight barns at the San Luis Rey Downs horse-training facility, where 35 thoroughbreds have died. NBC San Diego reports: “In…
On a Saturday morning, an adventurous little koala wandered into a horse paddock on a farm in Queensland, Australia. The horses’ owner, Alma Mendo, could tell her palominos were perplexed by the adorable creature’s sudden presence in their backyard. At first, she was concerned that horses would harm the koala. But her fears were quickly…
Wildfires are a horrifying force of nature with the capacity to destroy everything in their path and leave behind a ghostly landscape. Because the blazes move so rapidly and unpredictably, people are often forced to flee without warning or time to prepare. Tragically, pets, farm animals, and wildlife often get left behind to fend for…