
I think I read somewhere that hippos and horses are distant relatives.
Either way, this is one crazy hippo.
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I think I read somewhere that hippos and horses are distant relatives.
Either way, this is one crazy hippo.
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On Wednesday the City Comptroller in New York audited the City agencies responsible for vet checks and carriage inspections on the carriages that run through The City.
The findings are really rather grim if you consider these horses are used for pleasure strolls through a park. For them to suffer any horse abuse at all is criminal.
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The Qing Dynasty Horse is from a water-clock fountain in Yuanmingyuan. Originally one of 12 zodiac animal statues on the fountain, the horse was stolen from the Chinese by the French and English in 1860.
Now it is in the hands of Sotheby’s who stand to make something along the lines of 80 million by selling it at auction.
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We’re fixated on the racing theme lately. This clip is a riot, some people will do anything for attention. This was thirsty before thirsty was a thing.
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Another racehorse that earned enough fame to be entertainment worthy was Seabiscuit. A book, and a movie, and lots of tears have been made about this little horse with his big heart and the people who loved him. (All worth a watch or a read).
This awkward, ugly, lazy little horse ran it’s way into America’s heart in the thick of the Great Depression. He Quickly became a symbol of hope to the American people and spawned a massive blue collar interest in the sport.
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Horses were made to eat grass and live under the big blue sky. It makes sense that the products we use on them should be safe to their environment. Organic horse products are easier to find than you may think.
We found some great websites that sell organic products for horses. The products may cost a few more dollars than their chemical filled counterparts, but seriously, horses are expensive. A few bucks extra won’t break the bank.
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In the spirit of this racehorse theme, we found this little video and it made us giggle.
Listen closely to the announcer calling the race.
Whoever named that horse has a great sense of humor.

Recently made famous again by a movie that probably only horse lovers saw, (but worth a watch) this racehorse proved that even a big, awkward, ugly colt can be fast. Originally from New Zealand, Phar lap was adopted by Australia where he began his career and is still one of the favorite Australian racehorses of all time.
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Rarely do even higher profile racehorses earn themselves worldwide fame, however there are a select few that people seem to be drawn to. Many are inspired by the courage, passion and heart that these famous racehorses display.
I’m putting together a series of some of the more charismatic race horses, known not just for their speed, these animals are known for overcoming great odds and proving that heart can be enough.
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This video gets funnier every time I see it. Give it a chance, read the subtitles and don’t blame me if you pee your pants.
Can miss South Carolina say open mouth, insert foot?
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Anyone who has their ear to the ground in the horse industry knows that Australia’s equine sports have ground to a halt due to the discovery of several isolated incidents of horse flu.
Not just affecting the racing and breeding industry, the concern has spread as quickly as the flu itself. Australian horses and their people are becoming less and less inclined to be social.
Who can blame them, horse flu is highly contagious and any horse that has not been vaccinated against it is almost guaranteed to get it if exposed.
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Goofy the Great is known for his step by step instructions on all sorts of outdoor activities. Who better to guide us through the steps to riding a horse?
I found this video in my endless searches on youtube for good horse footage and it is a classic. Besides, who teaches better than a talking dog?
Enjoy.
Makes me feel young again.