Bears are a threat. And not just to humans--to equids. Specifically, donkeys. If you aren't familiar with The Colbert Report , host Honorable Professor Dr. Stephen T. Colbert, DFA, reviews the Top 5 threats to America during the Threat Down portion of his Comedy Central news broadcast. Along with zombies, robots, and icebergs, Colbert frequently cites bears as a top threat to the nation. Read more...
... mustache, that is. Alfie, a 10-year-old Shire cross in Bitton, Gloucestershire, seems rather fond of his unique facial hair--so much so that he won't allow anyone to trim it, according to an article at Telegraph.co.uk . The black horse sports a fluffy blonde (or dirty white, I suppose) 'stache. See photo . Groom Justine Greenslade told the Telegraph that efforts to cut it have been met...
Taking grooming to a new level, photographer Julian Wolkenstein's series of images of elaborately coiffed equines are making the rounds. Whether it's Rastafarian dreads or a Betty Page style, the photos give a new meaning to extreme makeover. Several outlets have covered the story, but I like the TODAY show/MSNBC best, as they show some before-and-afters. Wolkenstein said the images started...
Virginia State Police are searching for a 13-year-old boy who appears to have run away from home. But he didn't go alone--Wyatt McLaughlin took a pickup truck and four-horse trailer, two horses, and the family dog. According to the Richmond Times-Dispatch , Wyatt went missing from his home between 9 and 10 a.m. Wednesday. Investigators believe he loaded the trailer with the horses, food, extra...
Within the office collection of blogs, there's a gem called "Tracking Barbaro's Brothers." This BloodHorse.com blog by coworker Amanda follows the progress of Barbaro's little brothers, Nicanor and Lentenor (and their sire, dam, and soon-to-be-born sibling). While it might seem far away from TheHorse.com's usual fare, the blog is actually produced just across the office cubicle...
