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Famous Horses of the Civil War
Horses played a critical role during the Civil War. Both the Union and Confederate armies relied heavily on the strength, endurance and mobility of the horses that joined them on the battlefield and beyond. These horses were recognized for their courage and dedication to the war, earning a name for themselves in United States history. ... Read the full article

A History of Horses and Humans
Horses have been a part of human life for much of known history. Unlike dogs, which early man made short work or domesticating, horses were among the last animals to be domesticated. Their attributes of strength, speed, and staying power made the equine a real power to be reckoned with and, so, a difficult animal to tame. Even before this domestication however, the horse has been influencing mankind in marvelous ways ... Read the full article

Wild Horses in Need; a Story with an Old West Flavor
Indians, wild horses, villains and heroes. This is a story straight out of the Old West. This is the stuff of Louis L’Amour and Zane Grey. In a grab for gold, Indians are cheated out of their land. Cattle are stolen and wild horses are rounded up in a range war. An unscrupulous villain emerges to help perpetuate the swindle and a group of unlikely heroes step in at the 11 th hour to try and save the day. ... Read the full article

Hollywood Hoofers - Horses in Film
Seabiscuit was the single biggest newsmaker in the world in 1938, receiving more coverage than FDR, Hitler, or Mussolini. But the horse's original popularity was nothing compared to the success of the 2003 Oscar-nominated movie Seabiscuit. Seabiscuit and the popularity of the new film Hidalgo remind us that horses have been ... Read the full article

Dealing with Fear in Horses
Anyone who loves horse riding or is associated with horses knows the immense pleasure of being in touch with one of Nature’s swiftest, most powerful and quick-witted creations. The contradiction that emerges is that horses by themselves in Nature’s chain are gentle, harmless creatures, yet whenever you go to a riding school or club the first ominous sign you see warns you of the risks inherently expected from such a sport due to the horses’ ‘natural instincts’ of bolting, bucking, kicking, rearing, biting etc. ... Read the full article

FOSH Offers Stunning Poster of Gaited Horses
For a poster depicting gaited horses engaged in a variety of disciplines, look no further than the new FOSH poster, now available for purchase. The activities shown on this poster go far beyond the traditional show ring to include jumping, roping, a ... Read the full article

Learn to Recognize Your Horse’s Dental Problems
Horses with dental problems may show obvious signs, such as pain or irritation, or they may show no noticeable signs at all. This is because some horses simply adapt to their discomfort. For this reason, periodic dental examinations are essential to your horse’s health. ... Read the full article

Kentucky Horse Council Establishes Temporary Feed Program
The Kentucky Horse Council has established a new program to assist those horses whose owners cannot provide adequate feed due to temporary financial setbacks. The Equine Safety Net program is designed to provide a 30 day supply of feed for horses ... Read the full article

The National Walking Horse Association (NWHA) Championship Walking Horse Show
The National Walking Horse association, Headquartered at the Kentucky Horse Park, will host the largest Championship Walking Horse Show in its' history at Miller Coliseum, Murfreesboro, Tennessee, September 18-22, 2007. Over four hundred (400) stalls ... Read the full article

Wanted: A Few Good Horses!
Equine Experience scheduled for March 30-April 1, 2007 at the Mid-State Fairgrounds in Paso Robles, California is on a search. A search for a few good horses!! Horses of quality, temperament, nature, confirmation and abilities to be offered at Equi ... Read the full article

Rescue Group Plans to Save 25 Horses from Slaughter in Ohio
On November 23, 2007, Pure Thoughts Horse and Foal Rescue saved 82 horses from going to slaughter for human consumption. They would have been shipped to Mexico and endured a tortuous death. ... Read the full article

Alfalfa vs. Grass
Nearly all horses prefer alfalfa hay to grass hay, but that doesn't mean you should give them a steady diet of it. ... Read the full article

FOSH Announces Several “Firsts” for its 2006 North American Championships
(04/11/2006) Friends of Sound Horses (FOSH) and Mid-Atlantic Sound Horses are excited to announce several firsts for the Seventh North American Pleasure Gaited Horse Championships: Ø 2006 will be the first time the North American Champion ... Read the full article

Two Riders and their Horses Rescued
London, 9 July/GNN/ -- MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY News Release (Duty 1) issued by The Government News Network on 9 July 2006 Two horses and their riders were rescued from a sandbank, 200 metres off shore at Holkham Bay this afternoon; as they fou ... Read the full article

The Pony Press Reports New Events To Be Held At Women & Horses Expo
The Pony Press is pleased to report on two new events that will be held in conjunction with the Women and Horses Expo. ... Read the full article

FOSH Announces Change to its North American Championships
Friends of Sound Horses (FOSH) has announced that it is changing the name of its North American Pleasure Walking Horse Championships to better reflect the diversity of the various gaited horse breeds that compete in its shows. Some of the other bree ... Read the full article

Fairy-Tale Horses Making Inroads in America
Two weeks ago, Texas oilman Doug Kneis imported his latest shipment of Gypsy Vanner horses, which have been selectively bred for over 100 years by the Romany Gypsies. These horses were born and bred in the English countryside but will now take up residence at Gypsy MVP, Kneis' operation in Katy, Texas (http://www.gypsymvp.com/). The new horses will join Kneis' already well-developed herd of the unique and rare breed. ... Read the full article

Black Jack, Last Army Horse
In today’s world of high tech equipment, and war heroes, it is easy to forget about the ones that came before us. There are a variety of unsung heroes and warriors that took part in the battles of long ago. Many of which were horses. One of the most important army horses in the United States history was Black Jack, the last Army horse of his kind. While his job was mainly symbolic in nature, he stood for an entire line of service horses that helped the United States become the country that it is today. ... Read the full article

From Colic to Respiratory Disease: Illnesses Affecting Horses Today
Illness prevention is critical in maintaining equine health. Though an owner can never be certain that their horse will not fall victim to an equine illness, having the ability to identify potential symptoms and take action could make a big difference in the overall health of your horse. With several different kinds of illnesses affecting horses today, learning about the different types, signs and symptoms, and treatment techniques is more important than ever before. ... Read the full article

The Pony Press Sponsors Equine Art Contest at 2008 Women & Horses Expo
Springfield Missouri: The Pony Press Newspaper is proud to sponsor a Equine Art Contest at the 2008 Women & Horses Expo.The Pony Press feels this would be an asset to the event and provide a venue for equine artist to display their art work. The winn ... Read the full article