Bobby, a 5-year-old Paint stallion, was completely blind from uveitis. However, since he was so calm, it took some time for anyone at the KyEHC to realize it. His left eye was eventually removed, as it was causing him...
No doubt you’ve seen photos or artwork depicting a troika, which is a traditional Russian sleigh pulled by a trio of horses. The center horse of the troika moves at a fast, extended trot. The two outside horses, called...
Ever notice how many horses have names associated with this time of year? Surely you know at least one Frosty, Peppermint, Snowball or Kris Kringle. Here are just five famous horses with seasonal names:
Stocking Stuffer: This chestnut gelding had...
Need a tree...
You are what you drive. At least that’s what the truck and car manufacturers would like us to believe. But that saying may hold true for horse lovers.Many of us drive pickup trucks for more than just hauling horses....
You’ve probably already heard “Jingle Bells” dozens of times this season. But have you listened to the lyrics? “Jingle Bells” was written in 1857 and mentions that “bells on bob tail ring.” A bob tail is a horse with...
If you’re the...
Photo: KyEHCEach horse comes to the KyEHC with a unique story, and Hershey's story is one of the most unusual. This young Morgan was delivered to the KyEHC by a good Samaritan who happened across the stallion when her truck and...
Who isn’t enthralled by the visual magic of colorful holiday lights? And if you can enjoy the sights in a horsey environment even better! Both Del Mar racetrack near San Diego, California, and Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington host...
This is traditionally the Feast Day of Sinterklaas in the Netherlands, Belgium and many other parts of Europe. Sinterklaas (Saint Nicholas) is the patron saint of children and, according to legend, he arrives via boat from Spain sometime in...
