A vet's experience in saving the lives of foals helped her save the life of one human being.When an emergency happens, it’s good to have a veterinarian or two around, even if there are no animals present.
Last week, the...
Horseback riding brings joy to kids who participate, but it could have other surprising benefits as well. Photo: YMCAHCwk5 by YMCA of Snohomish County on flickr/CC BY-ND 2.0
We already know that riding horses provides countless physical, mental, and emotional...
Maybe Ryan Zinke wanted to make sure everyone knew that he was from Montana.
Zinke is the new Secretary of the Interior and today, March 2, was his first day on the job. Surrounded by the suits and ties of...
By Maryland GovPics (2015 Preakness Stakes) , via Wikimedia CommonsIt’s been a little over a year since 2015 Triple Crown winner American Pharoah ran his final race. After winning the Breeder’s Cup Classic that same year, Pharoah was retired...
Before the 2018 FEI World Equestrian Games even begin in Tryon, North Carolina, the region will be taken over by a unique type of horse.
The Art of the Horse is a public art project that will see 30 fiberglass...
The first thing I did in 2017? Worked an early shift on New Year's Day. I can't think of a better way to start the year off right.In the months since I last blogged here on The Near Side,...
It’s Monday, and that alone is reason enough to take a break and enjoy some animal silliness.
In this video, from Annabelle’s Equestrian, a stable and riding school in Suffolk, England, Dave the Donkey is helping one of his barnmates...
Police horses give officers a better view in crowds when compared with officers on foot or in cars. They can go places that cars can’t get to. And they are incredibly effective at building positive relationships between police departments...
Gaited horses often have the endurance, sure-footedness, and yes, the smooth gaits required to be excel as trail horses. If you’ve got a gaited horse in your barn, there’s a new incentive to get out and try one of...
We're off to @tryonresort!! Very excited to announce that the FEI World Equestrian Games™ 2018 will be heading to the world class venue in North Carolina (USA). We can't wait! Roll on 2018.... #TwoHearts #WEG2018 #USEF #Horse #equestrian #sport...
