Being able to physically see doesn’t always mean you really see the world. Buddy is a blind horse who lost his eyes, but that hasn’t stopped him from living a very normal life at the Catskill Animal Sanctuary. Too often, when animals are in need, their owners can’t find it in themselves to be there…
Aubrey Headon attends Rochelle Township High School in Rochelle, Illinois. One day, she met Gretchen Catherwood, the Gold Star mother of a fallen Marine in the 3rd Battalion, 5th Marine Regimen. Gretchen established the Darkhorse Lodge to help combat veterans, which is an issue close to Aubrey’s heart. Aubrey was so inspired by Gretchen’s efforts…
More and more individuals are turning to alternative medicine for help with chronic pain and illnesses. From massage therapy to acupuncture to cupping to aromatherapy, the options are endless. And people aren’t just using these treatments for themselves, they’re also using them for their animals! In recent years, pet spas have become increasingly popular, allowing…
We have been talking a lot about the connection that horses have with kids and what this adorable young girl in the video below does is a testimony of this beautiful connection. There are a lot of talented kids out there that are doing things that the majority of us are incapable of imaging. This…
When a nasty snowstorm struck her hometown in Manitoba, Canada, 18-year-old Eileen Eagle Bears tuned into local traffic cameras set up along the slick, icy highways. The roads were mostly cleared of drivers — until Eileen noticed a semi-truck, and the driver inside, stranded on the interstate about 3 miles away from her house. Eileen…
It’s always heartwarming to see rescued animals frolicking in their new homes – and it’s even better when they do it together. From rescued lambs that run with pigs, to saved horses that love rolling around on a field together, moments like these are sure to warm any animal lover’s heart. Below is another memorable…
Nature never ceases to amaze me or remind me that we share this Earth with so many awesome creatures. We need to respect all of the living things that tread the same soil that we tread. Sometimes, this means making compromises to allow those creatures to do what they would have done before we built…
It seems impossible that there are people out there who are so cruel, they’ll let a baby horse die once they’re done with them. Known as “Nurse Mare Foals” these adorable little babies are brought into the world simply so they can keep the milk flowing from their mothers. Eventually, the mothers are shipped off…
It’s a well-known fact that humans and horses share a very special bond, but these two might just take the cake! This woman spends most of her waking life in the confines of a wheelchair, but just because she can’t walk on her own two feet, it doesn’t mean she can’t soar above everyone else…
Whether or not you believe in holistic medicine, one thing is certain: there is just something about the relationship we humans have with animals that is absolutely incredible! And when that relationship is used to help a human feel better? You can actually see the results with your own two eyes. This special horse retreat…