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Norman, a 14-year-old carriage horse, collapsed from exhaustion at a busy Midtown intersection in New York. The driver of the carriage was in no hurry to help Norman and even stood there screaming at him. I was 2 a.m. on Sept. 2 when Bogdan Paul Angheluta took pictures of Norman and the angry driver. Angheluta said he saw the driver push the horse to make the green light. Norman collapsed and was breathing hard and slow – he was exhausted. A police SUV blocked the intersection and Angheluta cradled the 1,400-pound horses head in his arms and tried to help him calm down. Image Credit: J.C. Rice The driver said Norman tripped and fell, and a spokeswoman from the carriage industry said Norman is a klutz. Angheluta sent his pictures to the NYPD and the Health Department and the Mayor. A veterinarian investigated the incident and a Health spokesman, Christopher Miller, reported that Norman did indeed trip and fall. Image Credit: J.C. Rice Share away, people.

A group of cyclists in France were out riding when they saw something struggling off the side of the road. When they approached, they saw a horse that was on the brink of death stuck in a thick bog. Each movement the horse made just sapped all the strength out of him, and still he sank deeper and deeper. Everyone realized that if they didn’t help, the horse would die – either from exhaustion, starvation or from sinking completely into the bog. Luckily, the cyclists quickly sprang to action! The effort wasn’t very pretty, but they accomplished their goal and freed the horse. They found a rope and wrapped it around the body of the horse as best they could. Take a look at this video After pulling and pulling, the horse was on dry land! After such an ordeal, the horse was shaken, but he is much happier thanks to the kind cyclists! Share away, people.

I learned that you can tell what emotions a may horse be feeling by looking at his ears. The only one I remember is that if their ears are pinned against their heads, the horse is angry! But horses are can experience grief too. Dr. Patrick Brogan is a horse fertility specialist from the Netherlands, and he founded the company Equiception . Image Credit: Facebook/Equiception Less than one week ago, Zindita gave birth to a foal at Equiception, but unfortunately, her foal didn’t survive. Zindita’s own life was in danger during the birth because the baby was upside down, but Dr. Brogan was able to save her life. Image Credit: Facebook/Equiception Despite all his efforts the baby was stillborn. Zindita was devastated. Just two days after Zindita lost her baby, another foal was born to a Tolanda, and she had died from complications during labor, leaving behind the foal. Image Credit: Facebook/Equiception The doctors at Equiception decided to see if the two horses could bond a...

Horses are majestic creatures, at the Olympics we see the highly trained horses compete in dressage and jumping. The Kentucky Derby and other horse races feature the best, fastest horses and their riders! Typically, we imagine horses being gentle creatures – but often we have seen their silly side too. In this video, we see Fergus, an award-winning gelding who appears to be having a temper tantrum, or maybe he is gloating in a recent win! In any case, he is a stunning horse who rather quickly develops a fear for trash cans! Take a look and see if this doesn’t remind you of a toddler. You tell them not to do something, and of course, they do it! They think they are pretty tough! Then the joke’s on them! Take a look at this video! You really want to tell them “I told you so!” but maybe you are just laughing too hard! LOL and Haha! Hearty laugh for the day! Share away, people.

Kids sometimes have amazingly instantaneous connections with animals. That’s the case with Skye, who is a little girl with her very own Shetland pony. The pony’s name is Gucci, and it loves Skye more than anyone in the entire world. These two make quite the team! They ride through fields and even perform tricks together. Skye loves her horse, and she’s very careful to take care of it properly. She keeps her horse brushed and clean, and she even cleans out the stables! That’s more responsibility than some people who are twice her age. Shetland ponies are fairly small, usually 28-42 inches tall, and they tend to make the perfect horses to teach kids how to ride on. That’s certainly the case with Skye and Gucci, who are learning and growing together. Take a look at this video! These two are definitely going to be the best of friends throughout both their lives. Incredible! Share away, people!

If you’ve ever wondered who the world’s smallest horse is, then you’re about to get your answer. It’s Thumbelina! If you’ve ever wondered how small that horse is, then you can have that answer, too. Thumbelina measures in at seventeen and a half inches tall, and she weighs only fifty-seven pounds. That’s crazy small! Maybe that’s because Thumbelina’s parents were two miniature horses themselves. As if that weren’t enough, Thumbelina was born with dwarfism, a condition that makes most horses sickly. Thumbelina, though, is healthy as can be, and she’s loving life at her farm at Goose Creek Farms in St. Louis, Missouri. Now, if you’ve ever wondered what the world’s smallest horse does with all her time, you’re about to get your answer, and I’m guessing that you’ll be delighted by it. Image Credit: LetteraLei She travels around to children’s hospitals (on a leash like a dog!) and brings joy to sickly children! Michael, Paul, and Kay Goessling, Thumbelina’s owners, travel...

A foal was recently found wandering around by herself near the Warm Springs Indian Reservation in Oregon. She was in desperate need of emergency medical care, and thanks to the cooperation of different rescue groups, the foal, who would later be named Charli Promise, got exactly the care that she needed to survive. She was taken to and treated at the Bend Equine Medical Center. She was only a week old, but was suffering from pneumonia and several other injuries. Image Credit: 3 Sisters Equine Refuge No one was certain how she could have gotten into such a bad shape in that short amount of life, but they got Charlie on her way to full recovery. Image Credit: 3 Sisters Equine Refuge She’s currently still on medication, but she’s gaining weight and strength every day, and in a few weeks she’ll start spending her time around other horses. Image Credit: 3 Sisters Equine Refuge It looks like Charli Promise is going to get the perfect happy ending! Share away, people! ...

Make-A-Wish does amazing things for children diagnosed with life threatening conditions. The Foundation gives kids a piece of their childhood back, and it attempts to give children the best day of their young lives. Alex is a 9 year old boy who signed up with Make-A-Wish not long ago. He’s had a love of horses since he was 2 years old, so naturally he wanted to meet the famous Budweiser Clydesdales for his wish. He got to do a little bit more than that, though! The horses pulled Alex on a carriage through a baseball field. In this video you can see him waving at fans everywhere. Take a look at this video! His happiness is evident, and after the ride he told his mom that it had, indeed, been the best day ever, and it was a day he’ll never forget. What a heartwarming story! Keep it up, Make-A-Wish! Share away, people!

Horses are often a tender and loving animal who stick together in herds and look after their young. This is why the Salt River Wild Horse Management Group (SRWHMG) was shocked at the discovery of a young horse that was being kicked out of it’s herd for no apparent reason. Image Credit: Facebook/Salt River Wild Horse Management Group The head of the heard suddenly began showing aggressive signs of behavior toward the young foal and separated it physically from it’s mother. Volunteers attempted to step in but the conflict was short lived and violent. The head of the herd proceeded to attempt to kill the young foal, who stood no chance of fighting back. Image Credit: Facebook/Salt River Wild Horse Management Group Thankfully the foal was able to survive the encounter and the herd moved shortly on. While the SRWHMG debated how to best assist the horse they also waited and watched for the return of any of it’s herd, expecting at least the mother to possibly return. ...

The Budweiser Clydesdales are a group of famously well bred horses used for various commercial and advertising purposes by the Budweiser brewing company. They are showcased each year at the annual Superbowl and have a running fan base of many passionate horse lovers. One of which is Marian Roberts, an elderly 95 year-old currently in hospice care at Crossroad Hospice. Crossroad Hospice has a tradition of attempting to set up each client’s own version of a perfect dream day and then making said day come true. For Marian Roberts, a visitation day with the Budweiser Clydesdales is just what she wanted. As a recipient of her first pony at the young age of seven, Marian has interacted and loved horses for the entirety of her life. She later become a trick rider in her teens and is to this day still very passionate about the animal she loves. Image Credit: Facebook/ Warm Springs Ranch She has loved the Clydesdales since the day she first saw one of the immense and majestic horses...

It’s very easy to get rid of the runt because some people “know” they won’t survive. But here’s the thing – a runt may be the weakest, but that does not mean they won’t survive. With love, care and medical attention, they can be stronger than the rest, trust me. This is the story of an 11 year old girl called Breana Carsey and her dream to be a racing champion. She always wanted to raise a horse so she could fulfill her dream and so she waited for five years for her parents to agree to her idea and help her fulfill her dream. However, when her horse runt was born, nobody believed in him, only Breana did. Her dad wanted to sell the runt off, but Breana refused to do so and instead kept it, raised it and called it MJB Got Faith. What happened next is a miracle. Take a look at this video Yes, Breana’s pet horse becomes a racing champion! The moral of the story is to never give up no matter how bad the situation looks. Keep faith and you will be pleasantly surprised. Share...

There’s something to be said for the markings that animals have on their bodies. They can be quite unique, and some of them even look like something else. This particular marking will simply blow your mind away. This chestnut foal is really two horses in one. He isn’t a twin, so what’s the answer to this mystery? Look carefully at the marking along his neck. It looks exactly like the silhouette of a horse! He was born at the Flying Hall riding school in North Yorkshire, and has been named “Da Vinci.” His mother was bought at an auction, not knowing she was pregnant, so the owner got to have two horses for the price of one as well. What makes this even more special is that the foal also has a white heart-shaped marking on his behind. At only seven weeks old, the foal is extremely friendly and loving to his owner, as well as the owner’s children. Who knows if this marking is going to shape much the older he gets, as horses’ necks tend to get much larger and thicker as they age....

So this family has a stable of beautiful and majestic horses and a tiny fluffy dog and they didn’t know that their dog had fallen in love with one of their horses! Looks like every single day this dog makes his way to the stables, barks at the horse for her to come up and the two just cover each other with tons and tons of kisses! It’s always the horse’s turn to begin and the dog’s and then they just go with the flow! This only goes to prove how animals of different species, different sizes and temperament match with each other like they’ve know each other since ages. After watching this video, you’ll want to replay it because the cuteness that it exudes just isn’t enough to understand in one watch! Take a look at this video! This is incredible, isn’t it?! I can only imagine how they feel when they’re together and how they look forward to every day! Don’t forget to share this post with your friends too!

An attractive silver stallion called Champ can often be seen at the banks of the Salt River leading his family to graze and play in the cool water. Because of him and his family, the Salt River has become a tourist hot spot because many flood there to snap photos of this beautiful family. Recently however, Champ proved that apart from leading his family, he also cares about other horse families. When he was at the river, he saw another band of horses on the opposite side of the bank. Champ decided to greet the new band of horses and so he rounded up a few horses and crossed the river to meet the newcomers. However, it was then that an accident happened. The water current was stronger than Champ realized. See what happened then. Take a look at this video Yep Champ saved the day! I don’t know what would have happened to the poor horse if Champ wasn’t there. Thanks to the tourists even we get to watch what brave hero Champ really is! Share away, people.

We all know that horses are magnificent creatures who should be treated with care and love, just like you would any other animal, but unfortunately that’s not the world we live in today. Known for their ability to race and easy to train, these poor animals usually fall into wrong hands. Some people consider horses as money minting machines and this is why horse racing isn’t considered a sport, but a business altogether. Horses that race well fall into the hands of breeders who of course doesn’t care about the animal’s soul or body. Therefore they go above and beyond to force mares to give birth to as many fouls as possible and don’t even get to feed them. This is where Victoria Goss comes into picture. She runs the Last Chance Corral shelter since 2008 where she gives these horses a second chance to life! Take a look at this video! Someone really needs to recognize this woman for the good that she’s doing for these horses. Share away, people.

Rocky the horse as all alone when he was taken in. He had no other horse siblings to play with in the field, leading to a very lonely existence. But never underestimate the bonds of friendship that can be formed with other animals. Rocky’s owner decided to adopt a dog to help the horse out, and the horse couldn’t be happier. Callie and Rocky are now the best of friends and wander around the pasture together, watching each other’s backs. They even share a drink of water together after a day of rough housing. And then it’s back to another rousing game of tag. Take a look at this incredible video! Rocky may not be able to follow Callie to the other side of the fence, but he can rest assured that his best friend will always be there the next day to play again. Well, at least the horse isn’t sad and lonely anymore! Share away, people!

I’ve seen a lot of dogs that became friends with horses. But this one is one of the cutest I’ve ever seen! The baby horse seems to think he’s a dog! The dog is holding piece of cloth in her mouth. And somehow she knew that the baby horse wants to play with her, so she dangles it around him. Then something adorable happens! The baby horse plays tug of war with the dog! Watch the video below and see what happens! Aren’t they an adorable pair? This video made me smile from ear to ear!

The owner of a photogenic horse in Wales is claiming she deserves some recognition from a man who won a contest after taking a selfie with the animal. David Bellis and his son, Jacob, were awarded first prize in U.K.-based travel company Thomson Holidays’ “Made Me Smile” selfie competition for a photo taken with a mare named Betty near their home in north Wales, according to The Guardian. The prize was a vacation worth £2,000 (about $2,884). But when Betty’s owner, Nicola Mitchell, learned that Bellis won, she complained that the man should have asked for her permission for the snapshot. “I was really annoyed to hear he had won a £2,000 holiday and had used a picture of our horse without our permission,” she told The Guardian. “He should have asked for our consent. There should be some token gesture as it is our horse that has really won them the holiday.” Plus, she said, if she had known about the competition, she could have taken her own photo of Betty and won. Bellis told the T...

More than 20 wild horses, including animals gentled and trained to ride, will be offered for adoption Saturday and Sunday, March 19 and 20, at the Calaveras County Fairgrounds, 101 Frogtown Rd. in Angels Camp. The Bureau of Land Management will offer 18 wild horses, two 3-year-old geldings gentled under a trainer incentive program, and three 5-year-old geldings trained by Rio Cosumnes Correctional Center inmates to saddle and ride. Eight burros also will be offered. Adoption event gates open at 8 a.m. each day. An auction of the saddle-trained horses is set for Saturday at 9 a.m. in Barn One South at the fairgrounds livestock area. Silent bidding for the trained geldings and untrained horses and burros runs from 10 to 11 a.m. with bids starting at $125. Horses and burros not adopted during silent bidding will be available for a $125 adoption fee for the remainder of the event. Anyone interested can preview all available animals starting at 4 p.m. Friday, March 18. The adoptio...

Horses are well known for being beautiful and graceful creatures, but the amazing horse in this breathtaking video really takes the cake. Of all the horses we’ve ever seen, this amazing filly ranks easily at the top. At only 32 months of age, this little horse loves to float on the air. She looks exactly like a graceful ballerina, and when she sees her neighbor horse on the other side of the fence? You better believe that she wants to show off just exactly what she’s capable of doing! This beautiful horse’s owners want to make sure that everyone knows that she happily volunteers to run this way. No whips or baggies were used to get her to move with such speed and grace, this horse is just all natural beauty! She’s incredibly interested in investigating the horses next door, and while she can’t walk up to smell them, she can certainly show off her incredible talents. When you watch her four feet whisk over the ground, it really appears as if she’s calmly dancing a few inches above t...