Horses
Germany to drop investigation into Olympic horse cruelty

Jan. 11, 2022 09:33 AM EST
POTSDAM, Germany (AP) — German prosecutors will drop an animal cruelty investigation into an athlete and a coach who were shown striking a horse during the Olympic...

Florida horse rescue center cares for wild mustangs

By Christopher Spata Jun. 06, 2021 06:45 AM EDT
Webster, Fla. (AP) — The white hieroglyphs running down the mustang’s big, brown neck, and the necks of all the horses like him, tell some of the story — if...

Zion Mcleod, 13, sweeps up at Ebony Horse Club in Brixton, south London, Sunday, April 18, 2021. In the midst of south London's hustle and bustle, only a 10-minute walk from a subway station, is a school where children are encouraged to horse around. The Ebony Horse Club provides 140 rides per week to children in the local community offering them the opportunity to learn important life skills along with horseback riding. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)
AP PHOTOS: London riding club inspires children to saddle up

Apr. 25, 2021 02:20 AM EDT

Equine herpes affects European preparation for Olympics

By Graham Dunbar Mar. 04, 2021 11:13 AM EST
GENEVA (AP) — A severe outbreak of equine herpes could disrupt preparations for the Tokyo Olympics, the International Equestrian Federation said Thursday. ...

Daud Mumin speaks during an interview in Salt Lake City on Tuesday, June 9, 2020. The 18-year-old college student, who turned 19 later in the month, says he has experienced racism and that he and other youth in the United States are tired of waiting for justice and are ready to take it back themselves. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)
Voices of protest, crying for change, ring across US, beyond

By Claire Galofaro Jun. 17, 2020 08:10 AM EDT

Smiles come to veterans' faces when equine therapists visit

By Mary Wicoff May. 04, 2020 12:44 AM EDT
DANVILLE, Ill. (AP) — “We miss you! We love you!” Big smiles brightened the veterans’ faces when they heard those heart-felt words Friday....

Kentucky Horse Park, State Parks open during daytime only

Apr. 03, 2020 02:15 AM EDT
FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — The Kentucky Horse Park and Kentucky State Parks will be open to the public during daytime only beginning Friday, the Tourism, Arts and...