Due to the recent weather we have experienced, the grass is in abundance, but this isn’t always a good thing for some horses and ponies. With rates of obesity thought to be as high as 70% in some populations of ponies, it’s invariably weight loss rather than weight gain that’s needed to keep most of…
The Shire horse is a British draught-horse, thought to originate in Lincolnshire and Cambridgeshire, although like many old breeds, its exact foundations are unknown. It is believed to have descended from “the Great Horse,” a popular war mount from the Middle Ages. However, the invention of gunpowder eliminated the need for a heavy horse in…
When Skye’s mother, Ruby, was pregnant with him, no one could tell because she was so emaciated. The poor mare was rescued from a horse auction in Pennsylvania. Although she was just skin and bones, her beautiful, icy blue eyes caught the attention of her rescuer. The woman who rescued Ruby brought her to Thornbury…
There are some exceptionally wealthy racehorses out there, or at least there would be if they got to keep the cash. While the horses compete purely for the love of sport, plus the promise of continued board and lodgings, those who race them have the potential to become extremely rich. The owners of the sport’s…
A carriage driver who was thrown from her vehicle when her pony was chased by dogs has said multi-user routes won’t work unless everyone plays their part. Sue Hamley-Richards of North Pembrokeshire and groom Jane Howell attended the opening ceremony of a multi-user route between Narberth and Haverfordwest, held by Pembrokeshire County Council and charity…
Do you know a lot of funny horse jokes? Well, if you do, probably you will find some of them below. If you do have others to add please drop a comment. 1) What do you call an Amish guy with his hand in a horse’s mouth?. A mechanic. We don’t horse around when it…
Tributes have been paid to the world’s oldest mule who has been put down aged 56. Tootsie was put down on 1 March owing to age-related health issues. Tootsie arrived at The Donkey Sanctuary’s farm at Knockordbane, Liscarrol, in 1992 when his owner could no longer care for him and was later moved to the…
The owner of a Suffolk mare who “flew” around her first course of show jumps hopes to raise awareness of the breed’s versatility. Jessica Miller from Cornwall had been competing in showing classes at the Gwennap riding club annual show with 17.2hh mare Katy when her 13-year-old daughter, April, asked to take the mare into…
A horse bought for £1 and credited by his owner for helping her overcome a back injury has taken the 70cm club title at the British Showjumping (BS) national championships. Carbonado Joe and Anne Coombs won by 10 seconds in the first final of the day. Anne said she first took the part-bred Friesian gelding…
A horsey other half is many riders’ dream — someone to share the bills, as well as your hopes, dreams, and disappointments. No more arguments because you spend too much time in the yard because he or she is there too! But some times, it’s not all bliss and red roses in the tack room….