Being an equestrian requires an open mind and lots of flexibility, especially when a horse is on their own schedule. Some animals are more stubborn than others, but when it comes to having fun, almost ...

Our beloved equine friends are full of surprises. Learn how long horses live and other fun facts you probably didn't know. Old Billy was a draft horse, probably a Shire, who lived and worked in ...

LYONS, Kan. (AP) - Farold Russett grew up around horses. His family always had horses, and as a child he had a Shetland pony that he would ride, accompanying his father at the feed yard. He rode for ...

This weekend the New York State Fair’s coliseum will be full of competitions of the biggest horses you will see at the fair. Each Percheron, Clydesdale, and Belgian horse weighs about one ton and can ...

Here’s how to learn more about the therapy horses, or to contact the organization: To see photos of the horses and learn about Seven Oaks Farm Miniature Therapy Horses, go to www.therapyhorses.com. To ...

BENTON —Sitting astride her horse as she awaited their turn in a timed event called the Keyhole, 18-year-old Sara Hess of Benton explained there was no way she and Hershey could expect to win.

At the Iroquois Steeplechase, the horses are competing for the top purses, but the fan favorite is the parade of the hounds.

The 3-year-olds are the glamour division in horse racing. But I think the older handicap horses are far more valuable to the sport. We have gone over the fact that American Pharoah, despite winning ...