Humans have an extensive relationship with horses. Over the course of thousands of years, we’ve bred them into sleek racing models and sturdy farm workers. The miniature horse breed is a fascinating ...

As Rebecca Frankeny, VMD, told Horse Illustrated, however, miniature horses also have their own special needs. For example, ...

Miniature horses don’t need much care, and tend to live a long time, according to Joanne Ross of Scott Creek Farm near Salem, Oregon. “My stallions are all getting older. My oldest stallion is 28, and ...

Lunar Eclipse offers specialist programmes with the 'Hoof Gang' to improve people's mental, emotional and social wellbeing.

ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Slowly, almost imperceptibly at first, a smile spreads across the little girl’s face. Blinking behind her glasses, she inches her wheelchair forward and gently reaches out to ...

FRANKLIN, Wis. (CBS 58) -- It's no secret that well-behaved animals can help humans in a lot of ways, but physically and mentally. You've seen therapy dogs, maybe you've even had contact with them, ...

PHOENIX — When you share space with an animal, “you can just feel the whole energy change,” said Dawn Milburn, who directs a memory care facility in Gilbert. And not just for those with cognitive ...

Victoria Nodiff-Netanel’s miniature horses offer everything from hospital visits to therapy In 2008, Victoria Nodiff-Netanel founded Mini Therapy Horses with her miniature horse, Pearl The non-profit ...

LOWELL, Mich. — A pair of 19-year-old twin sisters with Down syndrome are bringing smiles to seniors through their own business, which features miniature horses. Melanie and Molly Wade, known as Mel ...

Email notifications are only sent once a day, and only if there are new matching items. The special guests Monday at Life Circle Adult Day Center had soft coats, four legs and hooves that clip-clopped ...

Slowly, almost imperceptibly at first, a smile spreads across the little girl’s face. Blinking behind her glasses, she inches ...

ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Slowly, almost imperceptibly at first, a smile spreads across the little girl’s face. Blinking behind her glasses, she inches her wheelchair forward and gently reaches out to ...