Quite possibly the oldest equine sport, and believed to be the sport that started the ancient Olympic games, chariot racing was made famous in modern times by the 1959 epic film, Ben Hur. And even though this is a very old tradition – can you believe it’s still alive in some parts of the west?
Leonardo da Vinci loved horses
History shows us that Leonardo da Vinci seemed to have been a big fan of horses, and even his rough sketches possess an almost magical lifelike quality, both in their detail and in their perspective.
Jim Key – Smartest Horse that Ever Was
A motherless foal who quickly became attached to his human caregiver (William Key) – the story of Jim Key is one that is not very well known. Jim was able to do math problems, spell names, share his political preferences, and retrieve a coin from the bottom of a large glass jar filled with water. Skeptical audience members could give …
The Amazing Houdini Horse
Some horses can jump high. Others have great speed. But not this horse. As the video shows, this crafty horse is an escape artist.
Becoming a Horse Vet
There may be some of you who have considered a career involving horse care. Equine veterinarians are doctors who provide medical care for horses.
Why Do Horses Wear Blinders?
Horses have their eyes at the sides of their heads, which indicates that they are hunted in nature — similar to rabbits, for example — as opposed to the hunters such as cats. So, horses have peripheral vision, which means they can end up running off course unless they are made to remain focused. Blinders are small squares of firm …
What is a Farrier?
A farrier is a specialist in fitting shoes to horses, and sometimes other hooved animals as well. Nowadays, farriers are not as widespread as they once were, due to a decline in the use of horses as work animals, but they are still highly respected, because their work requires skill with both horses and metals. Many farriers work in rural …
New York carriage horse OK after falling over
In case you missed the news, a carriage horse took a tumble Wednesday, but was in good shape the next day. The 15-year-old draft horse didn’t suffer a scratch in the Wednesday mishap on E. 59th St. at Fifth Ave – next to Central Park. Carriage drivers and animal rights activists offered different takes on what prompted Spartacus to go …
Cute Little Girl Leading Horse
This little girl went viral this week! We love how she pronounces the horse’s name (Cinnamon). The horse is now used at a camp for children with cancer, the Nighthawk Ranch in Guffey, Colorado.
Triple Crown Nutrition is giving away $100,000 worth of grants
Triple Crown Nutrition is giving away $100,000 worth of grants to educate riders and horse owners. You could win $1,000 to further your equestrian education! – But you need to hurry!