by HorseMinute.com | Mar 13, 2026 | Horse Rescue
A distressed yearling horse was found having seizures in a muddy field in County Tyrone, Northern Ireland, prompting volunteers to spend a traumatic night trying to comfort it. Despite efforts to locate the owner and contact authorities, no immediate help was...
by HorseMinute.com | Mar 13, 2026 | Horse Shows
The Miniature Horse, developed in the 1950s as a smaller, conformationally correct version of larger horses, has grown in popularity due to its manageable size, diverse coat colors, and gentle temperament. The American Miniature Horse Registry (AMHR), established in...
by HorseMinute.com | Mar 13, 2026 | Horse Breeding
In the early 1900s, the Wiley family operated what they claimed was the largest draft horse importing and breeding business in America near Elmdale, Kansas, specializing in top-quality Percherons, Belgians, and Shires. L. R. Wiley invested heavily, traveling to Europe...
by HorseMinute.com | Mar 13, 2026 | Horse Rescue
The 2026 Cheltenham Festival has been marred by the deaths of three horses, including Envoi Allen, who collapsed after the Gold Cup race and was due to retire. Envoi Allen was a celebrated 12-year-old with multiple Cheltenham wins and ten Grade One victories. Earlier...
by HorseMinute.com | Mar 13, 2026 | Horse Rescue
A young horse nicknamed ‘Cookie’ was found in distress in a muddy field near Cookstown Road, Dungannon, prompting a community rescue effort on March 11. Despite veterinary intervention, the horse had to be euthanised due to severe suffering. Subsequent investigations...
