A horse who got stuck in mud on a U.K. beach was recently rescued in a dynamic and inspiring operation. The incident occurred at Burnham-on-Sea, Somerset, England on April 14, when a multi-agency crew was called out to perform the rescue. The horse ...
As a long time horse lover and wild horse enthusiast, it was a dream of mine to visit the island of Chincoteague to see the small band of wild ponies that freely roam there. Ever since I first read Misty of Chincoteague and Stormy: Misty's Foal in the...
Three hundred kilometers off the coast of Nova Scotia is a crescent-shaped island known as Sable Island, nicknamed "The Graveyard of The Atlantic." This strange island is famous for many reasons including its unstable sand-based landmass that is always...
Swimming An extremely fun activity for you and your horse to experience is swimming. Believe it or not, horses can swim well! Some horses love it and some hate it. It's best to introduce them slowly and let them play in it. A couple other tips for s...
One miserable, wet winter's day a few years ago I sat staring out of my kitchen window at the leaden sky, feeling thoroughly miserable. Newly divorced, stuck in a job I hated, and horseless for the first time in 25 years, I was at an all-time low. I...
Prompted by a horse-loving friend, Mia decided to take riding lessons. She found a beautiful horse ranch in the hills, and was assigned an older horse named Colusi. Mia rode Colusi for 6 months of lessons, one per week. When the old quarter horse be...
Riding along a windswept, sandy beach on a summer's evening; what a beautiful image. But wonderful though the experience is there can be dangers lurking. Recently in the UK, a horse drowned in the sea when its rider became unseated and dogs harried...
Already a member? Log in to vote.
