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Saturday, January 8, 2022

Meet the ‘Horse Barber’ creating spectacular equine designs


CNN — By combining her two passions, Melody Hames produces some of the most unexpected and spectacular designs in the equine world.

Dubbed the “Horse Barber,” the design graduate has set up her own business clipping creative artwork into the hair of horses.

“They’ve all got a unique meaning,” Hames told CNN Sport. “I’ve always been into art and design anyway so I love to do it.”

To read more on this story, click here: Meet the ‘Horse Barber’ creating spectacular equine designs


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Tuesday, September 7, 2021

Zebras Run Wild in Upper Marlboro, Maryland


Chopper4 flew over a pack of zebras that were spotted running wild on Tuesday in Maryland.

To see video, click here: Zebras Run Wild in Upper Marlboro, Maryland




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Thursday, September 2, 2021

The most thrilling athlete in Tokyo is Mopsi, the dressage horse who dances to club bangers


The Tokyo Olympics have been full of unbelievable moments of sportsmanship, humanity, and calamity.

Star athletes have made their countries proud, pushing themselves to the brink of human possibility to take home gold.

But one athlete has emerged whose star power overcomes creed or country, whose grace and excellence can be appreciated by anyone and everyone, no matter their attachment to sport.

Meet Mopsi, the dressage horse.

To read more on this story, and see the video, click here: The most thrilling athlete in Tokyo is Mopsi, the dressage horse who dances to club bangers



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Saturday, August 28, 2021

Amazing Foal Born With A Patch By His Mane That Looks Like Another Horse


A rare foal was born three years ago which made an internet hit and we thought to bring it back again to appreciate God’s creation. It was like love at first sight for all horse lovers as this beautiful foal had a unique work of art on its back. It looks like an optical illusion but this chestnut foal was born with his own perfect white shadow. The unique marking is the profile of another horse which runs up his left shoulder and neck. It then merges seamlessly from white to black into his mane.The pattern is such a work of art that the foal's owners have called him Da Vinci, or Vinny for short. He was born at the start of May at Fyling Hall riding school at Robin Hood's Bay, North Yorkshire. Wendy Bulmer, who runs the riding school, said: 'I bought his mother at a sale and didn't know she was in foal [pregnant] so that was a bit of a surprise. He's even got a little white heart shape on his bottom as well.' 






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Monday, August 16, 2021

Meet Einstein, the Smallest Horse in the World


They say good things come in small packages – meet Einstein, the world’s smallest horse!

He holds the record as the smallest foal worldwide, weighing in at only 6 lbs at birth.

Einstein was foaled in April of 2010 at a farm in New Hampshire. He stood a mere 14 inches at birth!

His dam and sire stood at 32 and 30 inches tall, both holding championship miniature horse titles.

How Tall is Einstein the Miniature Horse?

At the age of 10, Einstein is now full-grown and stands at 2 feet tall and weighs roughly 80 pounds.

To read more on this story, click here: Meet Einstein, the Smallest Horse in the World


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Friday, August 6, 2021

What Is Equestrianism?


Equestrianism refers to the skill of horse riding, horse driving or steeplechasing. It is derived from the Latin word ‘equester’, meaning horse. The broad description of equestrianism includes the use of horses for practical working purposes—transportation, cultural events, recreational activities and competitive sport.

Horses and humans have a rather long history of camaraderie. From prehistoric cave paintings to ancient battle grounds, right up to our present-day equestrian sport—the human-horse relationship goes back a very long way. Horses served as our preferred mode of transport for ages. They helped us grow food in various ways and even carried us into battle. In return, we gave them food, shelter and security.

To read more on this story, click here: What Is Equestrianism?


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Wednesday, August 4, 2021

Meet The Rare Creature People Are Calling ‘The Most Beautiful Horse In The World’ (8 Pics)


 

Mother Nature never ceases to amaze us with its abundance of outstanding beauty.

This is no exception, meet the Akhal Teke horse, dubbed the ‘worlds most beautiful horse.’

Native to Turkmenistan in Asia, these stunning creatures are best known for their shiny ‘metallic’ coats.

Their shiny coats which can reflect and refract light just like metal are due to their genetics.

To read more on this story, click here: Meet The Rare Creature People Are Calling ‘The Most Beautiful Horse In The World’ (8 Pics)


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Thursday, November 12, 2020

Fireworks Believed to Have Led to Young Zebra's Death at Zoo


A young zebra born at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic died at Noah's Ark Zoo Farm near Bristol, England, last week. It is believed the zebra, named Hope, died after being scared by fireworks, the zoo announced on Facebook.

When fireworks went off ahead of a bonfire last Wednesday, Hope ran into the boundary of her enclosure, according to the post. Zoo staff said they believe she was frightened by the bangs of the fireworks, which caused her to bolt.

To read more on this story, click here: Fireworks Believed to Have Led to Young Zebra's Death at Zoo


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Saturday, September 26, 2020

Salt River's Wild Horses Thrive With The Help Of Loving Volunteers


The Salt River Wild Horse Management Group works with the Arizona government to ensure the maintenance of freedom for each horse in the herd.

PHOENIX — Wild horses on the banks of Salt River are a sight that visitors and Arizonans alike love to see when they go to the area on float trips or just looking for a good photo opportunity. 

The Salt River Wild Horse Management Group with the oversight from the Arizona Department of Agriculture takes care of the population and makes sure that each horse lives a humane life while maintaining their freedom.

To read more on this story, click here: Salt River's Wild Horses Thrive With The Help Of Loving Volunteers 

You may be interested in reading: 9 best places to see the Salt River wild horses

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Thursday, September 24, 2020

'Dreadhead Cowboy' Charged with Animal Cruelty After Riding Horse on Highway in Protest


CHICAGO (WGN) -- The Cook County State’s Attorneys Office charged Adam Hollingsworth, a 33-year-old Chicago man known as the “Dreadhead Cowboy,” with aggravated animal cruelty, a felony.

Adam Hollingsworth rode his 7-year-old horse, "NuNu," while livestreaming on Facebook for about 30 minutes Monday on the Dan Ryan Expressway, tying up traffic at 4:30 p.m. in the afternoon with a motorcycle escort, all in an effort to bring attention to the recent rash of young children being killed or injured by gun violence.

To read more on this story, click here: 'Dreadhead Cowboy' Charged with Animal Cruelty After Riding Horse on Highway in Protest


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Sunday, September 6, 2020

Chestnut Horses


Chestnut horses, or “red” horses vary in shade from almost honey gold, to orangey red, to copper, chocolate and almost black. The color is due to various forms and densities of the red pigment phaeomelanin. The darkest shades of chestnut are called liver chestnut.

In some breeds, especially Western breeds such as the American Quarter Horse, the term sorrel is used for light chestnut horses (see the first photo of a sorrel miniature horse on the left). Sometimes I've even seen the term sorrel used interchangeably with chestnut, with people describing darker chestnut horses as sorrel. In some countries, such as the UK, many horsey people may not even have heard of the term sorrel in connection with horses. Some chestnut horses are so light that, if they also have a flaxen mane and tail, they may look palomino. Haflinger ponies, for example, are well known for being a beautiful light chestnut with light manes and tails. It is likely that sorrel is genetically distinct from chestnut, at least in some breeds.

To read more on this story, click here: Chestnut Horses


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Friday, September 4, 2020

Expert Picks: Who Will Win the Kentucky Derby


The horses for the 146th running of the Kentucky Derby, which was moved to Saturday from May 2 and will have no spectators present because of the coronavirus pandemic, are listed in order of post position, with comments by Joe Drape and Melissa Hoppert of The New York Times. The morning-line odds were set by Mike Battaglia of Churchill Downs.

Tiz the Law, runaway winner of the Belmont Stakes on June 20 and the Travers Stakes on Aug. 8, is the 3-5 morning-line favorite. He is the lowest-priced morning-line favorite since 1989, when the entry of Easy Goer and Awe Inspiring was also 3-5. King Guillermo was scratched Thursday with a fever. The two inside gates and one outside gate of a new 20-horse starting gate will remain open. The post positions remain unchanged.

To read more on this story, click here: Expert Picks: Who Will Win the Kentucky Derby


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Saturday, August 29, 2020

Horse Plays Dead Anytime Someone Tries To Ride Him


Life is hard, and sometimes we just don’t feel like doing as we’ve been told to do. Jingang is a horse that definitely feels that sentiment to his core. Not all horses like to be ridden, and Jingang falls right into that category—literally. He’s found a rather unique and hilarious way to protest his discontent. Instead of bucking a person off, Jingang finds it best to pretend to play dead anyone someone tries to ride him. Perhaps Jingang knows its Oscar season, because if you ask me, he’s worthy of an Academy Award for his hilariously dramatic antics.

To read more on this story, click here: Horse Plays Dead Anytime Someone Tries To Ride Him



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Monday, August 24, 2020

Family's Horse Goes Missing For 10 Years, Then They Spot A Suspicious Ad On Craigslist



The bond between a horse and its owner is a special one. Just like dogs, horses can develop deep feelings of attachment for the people who are responsible for feeding, brushing, and generally taking care of them.

That's one of the many reasons Texas-area woman Michelle Pool was devastated when she awoke to find her beloved steed, Opie, missing. Nearly a decade passed before she found any hints as to the fate of her beloved horse.

To read more on this story, click here: Family's Horse Goes Missing For 10 Years, Then They Spot A Suspicious Ad On Craigslist


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Saturday, August 22, 2020

3 Large Corrals Approved For Western US Wild Horse Roundups


RENO, Nev. (AP) — The federal Bureau of Land Management has approved construction of three new corrals to hold more than 8,000 wild horses captured on federal rangeland to accelerate horse roundups slowed by a lack of space in existing holding pens.

The bureau issued final decisions on environmental assessments of the plans this week for the pens in Colorado, Wyoming and Utah.

The pens are the next step in plans announced last year by the administration of President Donald Trump to speed up the capture of 130,000 wild horses over 10 years at an estimated cost of $1 billion.

To read more on this story, click here: 3 Large Corrals Approved For Western US Wild Horse Roundups



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Friday, August 21, 2020

6 Celebrities Who Adopted Animals From TV And Movie Sets


 

  • Actors speak about the things they took from set all the time, whether it's a significant piece of clothing or a prop that really mattered to them.
  • But some stars take it a step further, and adopt their animal co-stars as pets after filming wraps.
  • Viggo Mortensen has adopted multiple horses from the films he's been in.

These celebrities took work home with them in the most fun way possible — they adopted their animal co-stars after filming wrapped.

From Sophie Turner's direwolf on "Game of Thrones" to Tiffany Haddish's kitten from "Keanu," some stars can't seem to let go of their on-screen furry friends.

Keep scrolling to see which six stars adopted pets from the set.

Sophie Turner adopted her direwolf from the set of "Game of Thrones."

To read more on this story, click here: 6 Celebrities Who Adopted Animals From TV And Movie Sets


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Friday, August 14, 2020

Gorgeous Senior Horses Looking For Their Forever Homes


These gorgeous senior horses are looking for homes! Charlie is a Tennessee Walking Horse with a sweet disposition and Teddy is a favorite of the staff who loves attention. Learn more about adopting or donating to the Equine Rescue League here >>> http://nbc4dc.com/a3JyXes

#ClearTheShelters



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Sunday, August 9, 2020

Strange-Looking Horses Overran A Small Island In Maryland


Horse girls and horse boys, this one’s for you. If you watched the 1979 movie The Black Stallion as a youngster and wished that you, too, could be stranded on a sea island befriending a wild horse, most would scoff and say you’re out of luck.

However, you can finally prove those naysayers wrong. There’s one island left on Earth where folks can visit, anytime, and hang out with wild horses. It’s located on the East Coast of the United States, and if you’re lucky, you might catch a glimpse of a special event that only happens once a year.

On Assateague Island, an undeveloped piece of land just off the coasts of Maryland and Virginia, lives a herd of strange wild creatures. Built like horses and sized like ponies, their breed has been there since colonial days.

To read more on this story, click here: Strange-Looking Horses Overran A Small Island In Maryland




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Friday, July 24, 2020

His Name Is Frederik The Great, And He’s The World’s Most Handsome Horse


Move over Hasselhoff, there’s a new contender in town who just might take the title for the world’s most handsome creature. Meet Frederik the Great. He’s a Friesian stallion with long, illustrious locks and a toned, muscular build.

The photogenic Friesian is well-known for his beauty. Frederik’s fan page on has over 26,000 likes on Facebook and his majestic look is known for surfacing all over the Internet.







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Wednesday, May 13, 2020

Rottweilers Save Horses From Intruders Who Planned On Slaughtering Them


This is awful: authorities in Florida have recently been warning more owners about a statewide increase in horses being slaughtered and harvested for their meat.

Horse theft and slaughter cases in various counties across Florida have left owners reeling and searching desperately for solutions.

Brena Kramer of Zephyrhills knows about this horrific crime firsthand. She claims three intruders tried to slaughter her beloved horses for their meat.

If it weren’t for Brena’s two rottweilers, she says things would have ended much differently. She believes the dogs chased off the intruders.

Brena ran to their barn as quickly as she could and found one of the horses was left with a rope still tied around its neck.

The horses were left with cuts and scrapes all over their faces, especially near their eyes, along with rope burns near their mouths.

Brena is now sharing her story to warn other horse owners in her area and beyond.

“It is common down South. It’s something most horse owners know about, especially in Florida,” she told Fox13. “They will bleed them out and start butchering while the horse is bleeding.”

Thankfully, there are a couple of heroes who were watching over the horses during the incident.

Learn more in this video.



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