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…
From Two Ponies to a Nature Revolution: 20 Years of Wildlife Wins
What began in a Northumberland forest with just two ponies has since become a major conservation success across the UK. In 2006, two young Exmoor ponies, affectionately named Puddles and…
Mini therapy horses are bringing joy to lonely seniors
On a cool morning in October, two miniature horses named Pearl and Aiden climbed into a minivan at a riding center in Long Island. A short time later, they stepped…
Study reveals whistling secret of horses’ whinny
Horses whinny to reconnect with herd mates, greet familiar companions and even express excitement at feeding time. But for years, scientists couldn’t fully explain how they produce that unmistakable, two-toned…
Tiny Ponies Buddy and Bauble Make a Remarkable Recovery
A Staffordshire man has been sentenced to prison after operating an illegal pet business from his council-owned home, where dozens of exotic animals were kept in poor conditions. Robert Gillan,…
Oldest Ranchers in America Who Drove Out the Spanish Mark 500 Years of ‘Cowkeeping’ in Florida
Long before the open ranges of the American West, the first true ranchers in North America were Native Floridians — the Seminole people. Today, their descendants continue that legacy, raising…
No sign of missing pony foals in eagle nests after ‘snatching’ claim
Scotland’s environment watchdog has reported no evidence linking sea eagles to the disappearance of Shetland pony foals on South Uist, despite concerns raised by a local crofter. Farmer Donald John…
How the mystery origins of hairy little Yakutian horses were uncovered in Siberia’s ‘gateway to the underworld’
In 2018, a perfectly-preserved foal was pulled from the permafrost in Siberia. It’s discovery, along with another horse from the Batagay crater, paved the way for scientists to solve the…
Since 2017, the Humane Society has saved the lives of over 100 homeless Mardi Gras parade horses
Mardi Gras Horses Find New Hope Through Humane Society’s Adoption Program Behind the dazzling parades and colorful festivities of Mardi Gras, there’s a heartbreaking truth many don’t see — for…
Tennessee Veterans Discover Healing Through Unique ‘Bio-Feedback Machine’ Horses
In Tennessee, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is achieving notable success with the time-honored approach of equine therapy. The department recently highlighted some of the inspiring results from using…