Good news: Unicorns are real and lived pretty recently. Bad news: They’re kind of ugly April 11, 2016 It turns out My Little Pony and everything we want to believe about unicorns is wrong. Unicorns aren’t these majestic, mythical horses with spiral horns bestowed… Continue Reading
Remembrance Day: Dogs, horses, mules and other war animals remembered November 11, 2015 As the world pauses today to reflect on those lost in war, animals who served during conflicts are also being remembered. Canada’s Animals in… Continue Reading
Man gets heart broken, leaves Quebec for west in horse-drawn wagon April 1, 2015 Sometimes when your heart gets broken, the only thing to do is hit the road. A Quebec man Pierre Cloutier is doing that but… Continue Reading
Service dog celebrated as outstanding equestrian of the year December 15, 2014 Journey, a white standard poodle, was an unusual winner at the so-called Oscars of the equestrian world over the weekend. The service dog and… Continue Reading
Beavers build Alberta family a hockey rink and pond July 24, 2014 Beavers are often the bane of landowners. Their relentless dam building has caused flooding and other terrain problems elsewhere. But in Bragg Creek, a… Continue Reading
At least 20 horses killed in barn fire on mushroom farm in Langley June 2, 2014 This is too too sad. Firefighters were out Sunday trying to contain a blaze that started on a mushroom farm in Langley, British Columbia…. Continue Reading
Horses spotted roaming in Calgary, led astray by a donkey April 21, 2014 The donkey was the ringleader after a group of horses went astray in Calgary. The Calgary Herald, which first reported the story about the… Continue Reading
Malnourished horses rescued near Kamloops November 29, 2013 Four different owners are under investigation by SPCA after 11 emaciated horses were found in Kamloops, known around here as horse country. These poor… Continue Reading