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Rider Overcomes Spinal Surgery And Horse Overcomes Colic- Together They Took Two Wins

Posted on August 20, 2019 by Horse Spirit

A para rider who overcame spinal surgery to take two wins on a horse who had recovered from colic surgery said: “nothing’s going to stop me now”. Nikki Newbould and her 10-year-old gelding Diamond Smuggler (Smug) won two elementary dressage tests at Barleyfields Equestrian Centre on 9 June, nearly two years after Smug underwent emergency…

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The Inspiring Story Of A 13-Year-Old Rider Who Underwent Cancer Surgery

Posted on August 20, 2019 by Horse Spirit

A teenage rider who underwent major surgery for a rare form of ovarian cancer is to cycle more than 200 miles in aid of the hospital that saved her, and Hannah’s Willberry Wonder Pony Charity. Tabitha Wood was 13 when she was diagnosed with cancer after which surgeons removed a tumor the size of a…

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Horse Shows Off Its Skills By Joining The Group In Line Dancing

Posted on August 20, 2019July 23, 2022 by Horse Spirit

Equestrian competitions are fierce; people come from all over with horses that they’ve been training with for months on end, years in some cases. Needless to say, the performances are generally extraordinary. But even among all those spectacular performances, we’ve never seen one like this! When this horse and his rider are preparing to perform,…

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Five Frequent Questions That Non-Riders Ask Riders

Posted on August 20, 2019 by Horse Spirit

1) “Isn’t it terribly dangerous?” What you say: There is always a risk when horses are involved, but there’s plenty you can do to minimize the chances of getting hurt. What you think: Not really as your horse seems to spend more time on box rest than in work. Although the experience of walking him…

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Namibian Wild Horses On The Brink Of Extinction

Posted on August 20, 2019 by Horse Spirit

For decades, the Namibian desert in Africa has witnessed the struggle for survival of wild horses, with dwindling numbers in recent years threatening extinction. The combination of recurrent attacks by predators, primarily hyenas, and tough weather conditions with long and recurrent droughts has threatened the population of feral horses in the southwestern African country of…

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Five Horses Found Neck-Deep In Flood Stables

Posted on August 19, 2019 by Horse Spirit

Five horses found neck-deep in water after a burst pipe caused a flood; they were lucky not to have drowned in their stables, the yard owner believes. Thousands of gallons of water roared into Penhale Farm, Cornwall after the rupture, on the outlet of a nearby reservoir. Yard owner Jean Charman was woken by an…

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Five Funniest Horse Memes On Social Networks

Posted on August 19, 2019February 25, 2020 by Horse Spirit

Horses are famous for their grace and near regal look that is basically effortless, they just have to stand there. There are many beautiful horses in the world, but some horses are definitely troublemakers, and this list highlights some of the finer examples of these clowns. Horses can be very stubborn creatures. No matter how…

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Interesting Facts About Some Of The Most Famous Horse Breeds (Extended)

Posted on August 19, 2019 by Horse Spirit

1) Mustang Horse. Did you know that free-roaming mustangs are managed and protected by the Bureau of Land Management? 2) Black Forest Horse. Did you know that the Black Forest Horse got its name from pulling carriages and carts through the Black Forest in Germany? 3) The Percheron. Did you know that most of the…

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Horse Can Sleep Only If Her ‘Mom’ Is ‘Holding Her Hand’.

Posted on August 19, 2019 by Horse Spirit

Bebe, a horse at Australia’s Whisker Woods Sanctuary, is the cheeky “problem” child of founder Shannon Mortlock. But Mortlock wouldn’t have it any other way. After all, Mortlock’s grown used to all of Bebe’s demanding ways over the years – including hand-holding. Literally. Seven years ago, Mortlock met Bebe’s mother, Emily, while buying the property…

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Random Yet Fascinating And Hilarious Facts About Horses

Posted on August 19, 2019September 8, 2022 by Horse Spirit

Horses have been called the noblest of creatures, and it’s easy to see why. Depending on which scientific accounts you believe, they’ve been man’s original best friend since anywhere from 4000 to 2000 B.C. They’ve taken us wherever we’ve asked them to include the fields of battle. Let’s read some dope facts about them. 1. …

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