The Golden Gate Fields was the scene of a protest against horse racing deaths recently. But, the protest didn’t disrupt racing. Police were called in after smoke flares and human barriers blocked the track. And while onlookers may have sympathized with the protesters, many said the timing of the protest disrupted an event far more important than horse races.
On the first day of lockdown, most of us sat in our homes. Silent, shellshocked, looking through old pictures of our horses and trying to come to terms with the fact that we had to be without them for 3 whole weeks. Worrying about ...
Covid19, the new coronavirus that has turned into a global pandemic is affecting almost everything and certainly dominating the news. It’s likely to be that way for weeks, and possibly months to come. Coronaviruses take up residen ...
There are a lot of out of work horses right now! Even the horse cast members at Disneyland Resort in Anaheim, California are in lock down, no longer pulling carriages of tourists down Main Street, USA. But, they're doing just fine ...
The elongated shutdown of racing brings with it many great consequences, many of which are already beginning to show as owners, breeders and trainers alike are forced to begin euthanasia of horses they can no longer afford to keep ...
With our current global pandemic, many equestrians the world over are suddenly being forced to face a horseless reality as entire nations enter lockdown. It is a miserable and testing time, but equestrians are tough. We’re gonna m ...
For over 10 years, a white mare has been roaming the streets and green spaces of Frankfurt, Germany. Now, with the roadways empty, and more people at home, she’s lifting the spirit of many residents during the coronavirus lockdown ...
Could horses help treat Covid-19? Immune therapy research being done in South America suggests that antibodies produced by horses when injected with part of the coronavirus might help fight the virus in people. Horse blood contain ...
Stables are dealing with restrictions and recommendations from various government agencies around the world. Depending on where you live, your stable might be closed to visitors altogether. But that doesn’t mean your horse isn’t b ...
Covid-19 is taking its toll on so many businesses and individuals. One rescue stable in British Columbia, Canada, fears that they are running out of time to save 30 horses and ponies, many of which could be sent to slaughter. The ...
There’s no doubt the competition season has been put on hold, at least in the northern hemisphere, while we deal with the effects of CoVID-19. And that has a lot of repercussions for the horse industry. The possible financial fall ...
A new highest jump record of 103.5 inches has been achieved by GS Magic Arrows. Owned and bred by BMC General Store, this 16.2 hh Moyle mare reached her highest rank of 17 and has earnings of 11,662,550PB at 17 years old. Her reco ...
Wild Mustangs off the range are an interesting challenge for those who would like to rescue them. This is the story of Miko and Emma. After Miko was captured, Emma was able to make small steps towards friendship. One day she stopp ...
Little Hooves is a farm near Olympia, Washington that breeds miniature horses. It’s spring and foaling time at the farm. You can keep an eye on the foaling stall with a live webcam that runs all year long. ...
CBD oil seems to be a very popular option for treating many health issues in humans, dogs, and horses. There appears to be plenty of evidence that it may help with pain, inflammation, digestive problems and much more. The folks at ...
The three highest earners on PonyBox are from the same stable. All have successful offspring and two are from the same line. As we swing into April, here’s a look at these top winning horses. ...
Do you have twenty minutes and a big bottle of ketchup? That might be all you need to take your horse’s winter-stained tail from dingy yellow to sparkling white. This quick tip shows you how this common condiment can become an ind ...
Bergen County Horse Rescue is located near Mahwah, New Jersey. Recently, the rescue was the subject of a film short produced through Sony I Alpha Universe. While many of the viewers will be analyzing the quality of the film, the r ...