Category: Horse Stories
12 Wild Horse Breeds Around the World (and the Only One That’s Truly Wild) On March 1, 2026, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) estimated that 61,523 horses were roaming public land in the American West. Not one of them is a wild animal in the scientific sense. That surprises a lot of horse fans. […]
“There is something about the outside of a horse that is good for the inside of a man.” It gets pinned on Winston Churchill more than anyone. But the line was already in print by April 1859. Churchill was born in 1874. That’s the problem with the top-ranking lists of horse riding quotes. They run […]
You remember the scene. The black water, the boy screaming, the reins going slack. You probably do not remember the name. The horse in The NeverEnding Story is called Artax. He belongs to Atreyu, and he dies in the Swamps of Sadness about a third of the way into the 1984 film. That part is […]
The term horse apple is an old expression that often confuses new horse owners. At first, it may sound like the name of a fruit or a type of feed. However, the real meaning is tied to everyday horse care. Horse apples can also offer useful clues about a horse’s diet, digestion, and health. They […]
Released in the early 1970s, “A Horse with No Name” became the song that introduced America to the world. Its calm sound and desert images helped it top charts worldwide. Yet decades later, listeners still debate what the horse, the desert, and the strange lyrics truly mean. Is it about freedom, nature, drugs, or self-discovery? […]
A horse’s name should be as memorable as the horse itself, and Japanese names offer the perfect blend of beauty, strength, and meaning. From graceful cherry blossoms and legendary warriors to powerful gods and breathtaking landscapes, there’s a name for every personality and breed. This guide brings together some of the best Japanese horse names, […]
Horse racing is serious business—the training, the breeding, the betting, the glory. But the names? That’s where things get wonderfully ridiculous. Funny racehorse names have become one of the sport’s most beloved traditions. From groan-worthy puns to names that sound innocent on paper but scandalous when a race caller shouts them at full speed, these […]
You’ve heard the expression. A horse gets old. Someone mutters it’s heading to the glue factory. But how much of that is true, and how much is just myth? The answer is both. Horses really were used to make glue. For centuries, it was standard practice. But the story is far older, far stranger, and […]
Naming a mare is one of the best parts of bringing her home. She’s graceful, spirited, and entirely her own, and her name should be too. Good horse names for mares can come from anywhere: her coat color, her personality, a favorite place, a goddess from mythology, or a word that simply sounds right […]
Top 17 Most Popular Horse Breeds in North America Seventeen breeds. One continent. A horse culture so deep it helped build nations, win wars, and define an entire way of life. From the show rings of Kentucky to the open ranges of Nevada, North America’s most popular horse breeds span every discipline, every temperament, and […]