A round up of interesting or useful horse news from the past week, including Somerset’s ghost horse, a new hobby horse club in France and Bella Hadid’s first championship buckle.
Horse-Caring Helps Veterans With PTSD
A study by Rutgers University-New Brunswick researchers has shown that military veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), who participated in a program caring for horses, experienced an improved mental outlook and easing of symptoms.
‘The outfits matching with the saddle’: Miranda Lambert takes horse riding to a whole new level with her fashion statement and fans can’t get enough
Miranda Lambert has wowed fans yet again with her outfit choices, and this time, she took things to a whole new level by pairing her cowgirl-inspired attire with her saddle!
Petition: Help Hold Horse Trainers Accountable for Abusing Horse
A petition to demand the Idaho legislature amend the laws to provide better justice for animals who are abused by their trainers.
Bella Hadid proudly shows off first champion buckle while posing with her horse Metallic Tito
Bella Hadid was named Southern Cutting Horse Futurity’s 2024 Classic LTD Amateur Champion for her horse riding skills.
Bavarian tradition honors St. Leonhard, patron saint of farmers, horses and livestock
Farmers and their horses walked in a festive parade through the small Bavarian town of Warngau on Sunday to honor their patron saint, St. Leonhard.
Racehorse hair collection set to sell for up to £50K
A unique collection of locks of hair cut from some of the world’s most famous racehorses is expected to be sold for up to £50,000 at auction.
Save a horse, ride a human: New Orleans’ silliest Thanksgiving event returns
Each Thanksgiving, thousands flock to the New Orleans Fair Grounds Race Course to watch horse racing. Just a few blocks away are The Human Horse Races. The annual affair contains all the glitz and glamour of the races, with none of the horses.
San Antonio City Council considers plan to phase out horse-drawn carriages
In a special session on Thursday, October 31, the San Antonio City Council will deliberate on phasing out horse-drawn carriages. A proposal has led to a one-to-three-year plan for replacing the horses with electric carriages.
Drunk Guy Drinking Beer On Horse Insists He Can’t Get DUI While On Horseback: “Look It Up!”
Just like they taught us all in civics class: know your rights, and know whether or not operating a horse while intoxicated could get you a DUI.
A Horse Running Loose Through Dallas is so Texas
You would think a horse running loose would be something you would only see in a small town, but you would be wrong. I doubt it’s something you often see in Big D, but we’re talking about Texas here, so it shouldn’t be a total shock.
Alberta Government Gearing Up to Cull Wild Horses
Albertans who value their wild horse history and understand the animals’ value in the ecosystem will be outraged to learn that the Alberta Government is planning to cull wild horses this winter after a decade long reprieve.
Fears for horses, cats and dogs swept away or injured during devastating floods in Spain:
Hundreds of animals have been left without food and shelter as floods continue to batter the Valencia region. Spain’s Animal Rights and Environmental Party (PACMA) is desperately coordinating efforts seeking help for animals affected by the floods.
‘Uma no Kokoro’ opens at International Museum of the Horse
Last month, the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington, Kentucky celebrated the opening of “Uma no Kokoro.” A captivating new exhibit at the park’s International Museum of the Horse, it is scheduled to remain on display through January 4, 2026.
Summer Horse Research on Sable Island
An Indigenous student from Saskatoon admits that while collecting wild horse poop might not sound very glamourous, it was interesting.
Flatter saddles may improve horse welfare – study
The study from the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) and the University of Southampton found that horse backs become much flatter during movement compared to when they are stationary. This suggests that traditional saddle fitting may not properly support weight distribution during riding.
Wild horse roundup finished at TRNP, one horse euthanized
The study from the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) and the University of Southampton found that horse backs become much flatter during movement compared to when they are stationary. This suggests that traditional saddle fitting may not properly support weight distribution during riding.
University of Liverpool gets £1m boost for equine work
A £1 million donation has been made to the University of Liverpool to fund new equine facilities at its Leahurst campus. Lord Leverhulme’s Charitable Trust, already a supporter, has made the donation – continuing a relationship spanning 25 years.
Ford Bronco races KSA equestrian for breast cancer awareness
Ford Mohammed Yousef Naghi Motors (MYNM) has launched a Breast Cancer Awareness Month campaign featuring Saudi equestrian Nora Al-Jabr.
Equine welfare grants available in Colorado
Colorado’s new Division of Animal Welfare is accepting competitive grant applications for the state’s new Equine Welfare Assistance Grant Program. The deadline for for-profit and nonprofit entities is Nov. 8.
Long Island horse community rallies to aid North Carolina equestrians hit by Hurricane Helene
Hillcrest Stable in Riverhead and L.I. Dressage Association lead effort to bring thousands of pounds of food and essential supplies to aid equines impacted by historic flooding.
How to Host an FEI Endurance Event Guide Available Now from US Equestrian
US Equestrian has resources available for endurance ride organizers who are interested in hosting an FEI-licensed endurance competition in the U.S. The guide is available for free from the endurance section of USEF.org.
Mojave Narrows Regional Park equestrian facilities receive nearly $1.1M for restoration
The San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors this month awarded a nearly $1.1 million contract to KNC Construction for the revitalization of Mojave Narrows Regional Park equestrian facilities.
First hobby horse club launches in France
Hailed as an exciting new pony club, it combines a love of athletics and horses.
Somerset village is haunted by ghost of horse that ‘rises from the road’
Night-time travellers through the diminutive village of Sea, nestled between Ilminster and Chard, have reportedly encountered a ghostly equine apparition, as detailed in Ghosts of Dorset, Devon and Somerset.