An equine photographer recalls the day she spent with the Friesian stallion of her dreams, and the magical ripple effect his images are having on the world. Born and raised in Hastings, Michigan, photographer Lori Ann Thwing, 52, currently lives in nearby Howard City. She was the last to photograph the legendary stallion Uldrik 457 before he…
Legendary Stallion: A Photographer’s Once-in-a-Lifetime Experience of Working With Uldrik 457
This Young Alabamian is Carrying on His Family Traditions to Become America’s Next Rodeo Star
Thirteen-year-old Rodney Howard looks like he galloped right out of a Western movie set. He’s sporting leather cowboy boots, wide-legged jeans, a belt with a huge silver buckle, a flannel corduroy long-sleeve shirt, and a worn-out cowboy hat. This is not your souvenir-shop cowboy hat. This hat has seen some action—rodeo circuit action. The outfit…
Woman Has 40 Years of Experience in Equine Photography: ‘I Enjoy These Animals in All Their Facets’
A German woman with experience spanning 40 years in equine photography has photographed about 300 horse breeds; depicting their natural beauty and power in far-flung spots such as Bavaria, Iceland, and India, among numerous others. (Courtesy of Christiane Slawik) “Horses are nothing short of the most amazing creatures I know. I enjoy these animals in all…
Meet Ambar, the Show-Stealing Andalusian Horse With Pearl-White Hair and Golden Mane
With perlino hair and a golden mane that glistens like amber in the sun, the pureblood Andalusian horse named Ámbar is the apple of his owner’s eye. The photogenic stallion is also a sought-after photo subject, and an ambassador for his owner’s riding school—a haven in southern Spain where horse lovers can learn to ride…
Capturing the Strength and Spirit of the Noble Horse
LONDON—English artist George Stubbs painted a stallion so true to life that, as you approach, you can almost catch a whiff of him as he rears and tosses his mane. He’s a tower of strength, on high alert. And he’s not happy. His nostrils flare and his eyes bulge as he pulls his head back…
VIDEO: Pregnant Mare, Heartbroken After Stillborn Birth, Paired With Orphan Foal—And Her Reaction Is Priceless
It started out a sad day for a horse trainer at a Friesland stable in northern Netherlands. Yvonne Horjus, 37, who trains and cares for a beautiful, black mare who was pregnant, had not expected the equine would have such a complicated birth. The mare delivered a stillborn in late May, 2021. Yet fortuitously, Yvonne…
6-Year-Old Girl Develops a Special Bond With Mini Horse, Cares for Him in the Sweetest Way
A little girl from Norway and her sweet, caring friendship with a miniature horse is taking the internet by storm. Not only does 6-year-old Ella Laagasken play, ride, and train with her 11-year-old horse, Black, but she also takes good care of him, grooming his mane, helping with stable work, and even giving the patient…
Same Size, Same Spots: Mini Horse and Great Dane Become Best Friends at Texas Farm
A miniature horse and a Great Dane, who share more than just their home on a small farm in Texas, have become the firmest of friends. The unlikely pair, who are almost the same size and have matching marks, are so similar that people can’t tell them apart. Great Dane puppy Skye, 1, and 12-year-old…
Fairytale-Like Footage of This ‘Blue-Eyed, Handsome’ Horse Will Take Your Breath Away
When a Russian photographer taking photos in a flower-filled meadow invited a white horse to join the scene, magic happened. Her fairytale-like footage has since racked up tens of thousands of fans on social media. Photographer Kristina Makeeva met dwarf tinker Hidalgo at the beginning of summer 2020 in her home city of Moscow. She…
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