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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
In a quirky turn of events at a Michigan Walmart, a family’s tranquil shopping excursion took an unexpected twist when a woman absconded with their Amish buggy and trusty horse.…