That’s the headline from an article published today in the Daily Mail about Shayne, a 51-year-old Irish Draft who was put to sleep last month. (more…)

Oh, Taco Bell. Always thinking outside the bun. Anyway, that’s the headline from a Fox News story on the horse meat scandal’s latest victim. (more…)

That’s the headline from a CBS news story about the latest brand name drawn into Europe’s widening scandal: furniture giant Ikea. (more…)

That’s the headline from a story in The Globe and Mail about one wealthy entrepreneur’s equine indulgence. (more…)

That’s the headline from an ESPN story about 2009 Horse of the Year Rachel Alexandra, who is recovering well after undergoing abdominal surgery following foaling complications. (more…)

That’s the headline from a CBS story about a loose horse that ran inside a California bicycle shop, trampling bikes and terrorizing employees and customers for about 45 minutes. (more…)

It means a brand new pain in the butt, reports Maegan Gossett of the new paperwork requirement for interstate travel, effective March 11. (more…)

That’s the headline from a Horse & Country story outlining the results of its recent survey, which revealed these startling statistics: (more…)

We’ve seen at least four news reports of horses falling into pools or frozen ponds since the weekend. Here’s a roundup: (more…)

Lorraine Jackson reports that the IOC has voted to eliminate Wrestling from future Games, shocking many who believed that Modern Pentathlon was the frontrunner for elimination. (more…)

That’s the headline from a story aired today on WBSH Channel 6–Portland about a pig who doesn’t mind being the odd one out amongst his friends. (more…)

That’s the headline from a CNN story about Shergar, the valuable Irish racehorse who–30 years ago this week–was abducted, never to be seen again. (more…)

That's the headline of an NPR story aired today that followed up on Budweiser's name-this-foal Super Bowl contest. (more…)

That's the headline from a story published today in The Telegraph involving a thieving Sesame Street character, a ransom note, and an equine statue. (more…)

That’s the actual headline from a Horsetalk story about a hilarious simulation drill at a Japanese zoo. (more…)

At first, Burger King adamantly denied that any of its burgers were tainted with horse DNA. But now the fast-food chain is admitting otherwise–sort of. (more…)

The fate of a controversial equine sculpture at Denver Int. Airport will soon be on the table, according to Fox 31 Denver. (more…)

“What is this world coming to when people will steal horse toys?” That’s what one angry California horse owner wants to know, according to The Press-Enterprise. (more…)

That’s the headline from a story published today in The Telegraph about an English pony named Nova who found himself in a “tight spot.” (more…)

Photos of Shetland ponies in sweaters have gone viral on the Internet this week. Today the ABC News Blog revealed the story behind the cuteness. (more…)

How rich? The Bluegrass State’s equine industry is valued at a whopping $23.4 billion according to the results of a new survey, the Associated Press reported today. (more…)

How’s this for a double-header: “Man who rode horse into church seeks forgiveness” (Liberty, KY) PLUS “Getaway donkey foils robbery attempt” (Columbia). People… you just never know what they’re going to do next. (more…)

Slow news day much? That’s the headline from a USA Today story about a bird-on-the-run that is wreaking havoc on a stable in Dayton, Maine. (more…)

Horse hair is apparently a hot item on the black market, with reports of lopped-off tails reaching a fever pitch last fall. WPSD-6 in Illinois has the latest report. (more…)