For the first time ever show jumping will be available to view in 3D. Sky will film the puissance at The Horse of the Year Show which starts tomorrow. Managing Director of HOYS organisers Helena Pettitt said ‘I’m really excited. To see a horse jumping out of the screen will be amazing.’ Sky is also hoping to film some Pony … More
Thirty horses from the King’s Troop Royal Horse Artillery were seen taking a well deserved break on a holiday in Cornwall on Wednesday. The horses and their mounts were seen in the sea taking a gallop and a swim in the choppy waters of the Celtic Sea at about 8.30am. Five-year-old Harlequin the Cleveland Bay horse was one of the … More
Firefighters and the technical rescue unit rushed to the rescue of a pregnant horse that got trapped overnight in a seven foot trench at a farm in Doncaster. They arrived at the scene of the incident at 7.30am on Thursday morning and found Izzy, the 11-year-old Shire horse in a cess pit unable to jump out. She was lifted to … More
Jerry the horse had been overfed and neglected so badly that he had gained 20 stone and could barely walk. His hooves had become so overgrown they ended up looking like flippers, curling and growing forwards. The poor horse was rescued from a farm in Somerset, where he had been living with a herd of cows, along with another overweight … More
The iconic image of the horse drawn carriage around Central Park and the streets of New York City may soon be a thing of the past. A call to ban the practice has been announced, as it is claimed that the horses are not treated fairly, and their quality of life is compromised. ‘The horses suffer’, said Linda Rosenthall, a … More
The well known equestrian magazine’s show, the Your Horse Live 2011 is almost upon us and much entertainment is lined up for all you horse lovers! This annual event will take place on 12th & 13th November 2011 at Stoneleigh Park, Warwickshire and you can still book if you wish to partake in the experience. The stunt team Rockin’ Horse … More
Leona Lewis has come a long way since her X Factor days as a singer, but she is also well known for her love of animals. She is a strict vegetarian and a supporter of the World Society for the Protection of Animals as well as the patron of an animal sanctuary in Brentwood in Essex. Leona chose to be … More
At 17 years old, you would expect Egyptian Arabian horse Lewis to be taking it easy. However Lewis is now super-fit, after learning and undertaking yoga for several hours every day to beat his stiff joints. After practicing her own yoga stretches whilst mucking out, owner Linda Guanti was stunned to see her veteran horse Lewis mimicking her moves. Linda, … More
Horse theft is becoming increasingly common, so protect your horse the best you can with these simple tips. – Keep all ownership documents in a safe place, as well as health records and photographs from all four sides to help clearly identify your horse. – Make sure your horse is identifiable through either a microchip or freeze brand. – Don’t … More
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