Do horses remember old friends they haven’t seen in years? And if so, how do they react? Do they have emotions? In 2012, Sue Blagburn repurchased Arthur. She had raised the thoroughbred when he was a foal, but had to sell him in 2008. Before Arthur left, he had two special playmates, William and Harry. William had been with Arthur since they were foals and Harry joined … [Read more...] about Horse Makes Emotional Reunion With Two Long-Lost Friends After 4 Years
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Hospice grants dying 79-year-old woman’s final wish – to see her beloved horse one last time
Dying wishes are a gift that sadly many of us never get to see fulfilled. The fragility of life – and the accompanying, often sudden nature of death – means that very few people have the time or resources to make one final wish come true before their time comes. For some, that wish might be as simple as having their family gathered at their bedside prior to their passing. … [Read more...] about Hospice grants dying 79-year-old woman’s final wish – to see her beloved horse one last time
A Desperate Farmer Begs His Horse To “Don’t Die,” And The Mare’s Reaction Breaks His Heart
Nothing is more upsetting than witnessing our loved ones suffer. When his horse suffered a tragic accident and it seemed all hope was lost, a farmer by the name of Marek felt exactly these kinds of feelings of dread and helplessness. She was gradually perishing. Marek Slodkowski, a farmer in a rural region of Poland, runs his own farm. He heard a wail coming from within … [Read more...] about A Desperate Farmer Begs His Horse To “Don’t Die,” And The Mare’s Reaction Breaks His Heart
A Grateful Horse Says ‘Thank You’ To The Man Who Released Him From Chains
It's not fun to feel constrained. This may be especially true for animals, whose natural tendency is to roam freely and uninhibitedly. Unfortunately, this is not the situation for many horses in Romania due to a prevalent practice. Horses' front or hind legs are occasionally chained together to keep them from escaping. Ovidiu Rosu, a veterinarian, came upon one such horse … [Read more...] about A Grateful Horse Says ‘Thank You’ To The Man Who Released Him From Chains
Preventing The Extinction of The Nokota Horse Breed, an Ancestor Of Sitting Bull’s Horses
Nokota Horse Facing Imminent Threat In Linton, North Dakota, a great thing is happening on a lonely farm. The challenging mission of trying to save a great horse breed that was on the verge of extinction has been taken on by Frank Kuntz and his brother Leo. The Nokota horse is a piece of history that the two brothers are attempting to preserve. It is not just about saving … [Read more...] about Preventing The Extinction of The Nokota Horse Breed, an Ancestor Of Sitting Bull’s Horses