Sale at horse charity is very sad, say breeders
The future of a charity dedicated to protecting the critically endangered Suffolk Punch horse has been thrown into doubt after its historic farm and visitor centre were put up for…
Sale at horse charity is very sad, say breeders
Concerns are growing over the future of the Suffolk Punch Trust after its historic farm and visitor centre were placed on the market for £2.4 million. The charity, which works…
Scientist Who Gene-Edited Herself Predicts ‘Unicorn Horns’ Could Be 5 to 10 Years Away
Josie Zayner has spent years pushing the boundaries of gene editing. Now, the former NASA scientist and biohacker says one of her most ambitious ideas — creating a unicorn-like horn…
Zohran Mamdani Could Pave the Way to End Horse-Drawn Carriage Rides in NYC
“The animal welfare community is ready with a list of over 30 sanctuaries and rescues willing to give these horses lifelong homes.” For more than 160 years, horse-drawn carriages have…
Devon Hosts Special Gardeners’ Question Time
A gardening programme welcomed an unexpected guest when a resident grey cat casually wandered onto the stage during a live recording in Devon. The surprise appearance happened during a recording…
Wild Horses Make a Comeback in Kazakhstan
A newborn Przewalski’s horse has marked an important step in efforts to restore one of the world’s rarest wild horses to the open steppes of Kazakhstan. The foal was born…
A Real Rockin’ Horse: Music Tames a Rescue Foal Who Learns to ‘Play’ Instruments for Album Debut
A familiar Dolly Parton song takes an unexpected turn when singer-songwriter Mikayla Khramov begins performing “9 to 5” on guitar. At first, it looks like an ordinary musical performance. Then…
Rescuer Sees Mini Horse At Auction With Words Written On Her Body And Vows To Help
“I knew I wouldn’t be leaving the auction without them.” This is a touching rescue story about a mother who never stopped protecting her baby, even while she was suffering…
Conservationists celebrate birth of rare Mongolian wild horse: ‘This foal is wildlife conservation in action’
The arrival is an important conservation milestone because fewer than 2,000 Przewalski’s horses remain worldwide. Every new foal helps strengthen the future of a species that once disappeared completely from…
Rescuer Stares In Disbelief After Finding A Pony Stuck Inside A Tire
“It was a very delicate rescue.” When RSPCA animal rescue officer Nicola Riley got the call, she paused. A pony. Stuck in a tractor tire. She genuinely couldn’t picture it.…