Military pack horses and mules may be a thing of the past, but the US military is spending tens of millions of dollars to build a drone/robot that can carry up to up to 400lbs (181Kg) of equipment over rough terrain to replace them. At least that’s the intent after they figure out how to prevent it from toppling into holes. Called the Legged Squat Support System, it is programmed to follow a human, gather information and do everything a horse does. The project has been put on hold, as the units were unexpectedly noisy.
This isn’t the story of just any marine. Sergeant Reckless was unique. First of all, I think I’m safe in saying she was the first female marine ever, certainly the first to be promoted to Sergeant. She was like her comrades in man ...
Remembrance Day and Memorial Day are celebrated in many countries during the month of November. It’s a time to thank veterans and remember fallen heros. Along with the human heros, many of us also give some thought to the thousand ...
As soon as man learned to ride horseback, they probably rode horses into battles, raids and other types of conflicts. But the earliest use of horses in battle, 3000 to 4000 years ago, was for pulling loads. Eventually the chariot ...
In many countries November is the month to mark Armistice, Remembrance or Memorial Day. No matter what it’s called, it’s a time to reflect on and honor those who sacrificed to maintain our freedom. Services and events are often at ...
Ex-military personnel who have been on active duty often struggle with PTSD when they return to what is supposed to be normal life. The suicide rate of veterans is alarming. But there are many programs that use horses to help woun ...
Military pack horses and mules may be a thing of the past, but the US military is spending tens of millions of dollars to build a drone/robot that can carry up to up to 400lbs (181Kg) of equipment over rough terrain to replace the ...
Why didn’t the knights yore and cowboys ride zebras? And why do we ride horses? This infographic video traces horse domestication and how horses were both influenced by technology and culture, and how they contributed to it. Zebra ...
Frontline workers haven’t had much of a break during this pandemic, and now with an apparent second wave underway, they’re working harder than ever. A few horse rescues are trying to bring some stress relief to these essential hea ...
Much is made about riding about a bit, and many people that feel that going bitless is more humane. Australian trainer Warwick Schiller discusses why that may not be true, and that some ‘bitless’ bridles may be even more severe th ...
BMC Smokey Bear is a 16.3 hand Thoroughbred bearing the BMC TB brand. At the age of 16, Blood Moon Creations earned 9,714,000 PB with this stallion. 19th generation Smokey The Bear is by the stallion BMC Beanie Bear, whose pedigre ...
Every jump in a stadium jumping ring has a name, as do cross country jumps. Some of the jumps are specific to training. With the help of GoPro footage, Equine Helper points out what they look like, explains why they are named, and ...
Rejected by her mother, the veterinarian wasn’t optimistic about this tiny equine’s chances for survival. But after careful nursing, rearranging the furniture and just taking things day by day, this little one didn’t just survive ...
When your dad decides to sell the family farm, what do you do with your horse, your very best friend? They say if you love something, set it free. And that’s what Timothée Chalamet did in the SNL skit, The Farm. Happy ending ensue ...
Hello 2021! We changed out our calendars looking forward to a fresh year! Did you stay up to see the new year in? While we snoozed or celebrated, these horses were busy competing in jump-offs, ringing in 2021 in the top spots. ...
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