Horses are something of a specialist pet – a great deal of knowledge and effort goes into keeping them. However, that's not to say you can't sound like an expert in all things equine by boning up on a ...

Jaymi Heimbuch is a writer and photographer specializing in wildlife conservation, technology, and food. She is the author of "The Ethiopian Wolf: Hope at the Edge of Extinction." Horses have existed ...

Shire horses are one of the oldest breeds of draft horses, which are large, strong animals bred for their ability to do farm work and other labor. Shire horses are known for their gentle temperaments ...

Horses have been our companions for thousands of years, but there's much more to these animals than meets the eye. Some of their quirks might even surprise you! These little-known facts will change ...

Horses have been around humans for centuries – in farms, wars, sports, and stories. But even with how familiar they seem, these animals still have habits and abilities that surprise people. Some can ...

Our beloved equine friends are full of surprises. Learn how long horses live and other fun facts you probably didn't know. Old Billy was a draft horse, probably a Shire, who lived and worked in ...

Horses have long held an important place in our cultures and on the lands we now call Canada. Today there are about a million horses in Canada, and their lives vary greatly depending on how we use ...

Horses are living longer these days, thanks to advances in veterinary medicine, better feeding protocols and a more informed group of horse care enthusiasts — that would be us. Horses travel longer, ...