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10 Smiling Horses Guaranteed To Make You Smile, Too

Cameron Simcik — Thu, 16 May 2013 20:25:01 +0000

Horses are funny creatures. Tthey’re totally into Skrillex hair and crazy hats. And don't even get us started on Mr. Ed. Even without talking, horses still crack us up, which is good, because horses can't actually talk. They can wear a ridiculous horse grin though.

10 Horses Wearing Kentucky Derby Hats

Emerald Catron — Fri, 03 May 2013 19:41:31 +0000

What’s the best part of the Kentucky Derby? The hats? The horse racing? The glasses filled with cold, cold whiskey? We couldn’t decide, so we put some hats on some horses to help us figure it out. It didn’t help. We’ll make up our mind tomorrow when the race is over. She stole this hat [...]

Check Out 'Moonwalking Pony' and Make Your Own Dancing Equine

Emerald Catron — Tue, 05 Mar 2013 20:01:07 +0000

Seriously, if this video doesn’t make you smile, there is something wrong with the feelings part of your brain. Seriously, we went into this like “no dancing pony can make us smile, cuz’ we’re hard like that,” but we didn’t last long, no matter how much we thought about the end of ‘Marley & Me.’ [...]

Ikea's Swedish Meatballs Found to Contain Horsemeat

Jeremy Taylor — Mon, 25 Feb 2013 18:19:46 +0000

So far America has been spared in the horsemeat scandal that began in Ireland last month. Which is good news for all of us who never developed a taste for Mr. Ed. But the problem of ground “beef” that turns out to be part horse is popping up in more and more European countries. The latest being [...]

The 11 Funniest Horses on the Web

Cameron Simcik — Fri, 22 Feb 2013 15:26:06 +0000

We already know horses are prone to some pretty funny stuff, like Skrillex hair and semi embarrassing Halloween costumes. As our luck would have it, this is only one part of their entertaining shenanigans.

Budweiser's 2013 Super Bowl Commercial Tugs at the Heartstrings With Baby Clydesdale

Jeremy Taylor — Fri, 01 Feb 2013 18:06:51 +0000

Like they typically do, Budweiser will be featuring their famous Clydesdales in one of their 2013 Super Bowl commercials. We’re still not quite sure what they signify. (Budweiser: so good even a giant horse will drink it?) When the spot begins we meet a seven-day-old Clydesdale foal. We see the adorable little horse being raised by its [...]

The 12 Most Adorable Miniature Horses on the Web

Cameron Simcik — Wed, 23 Jan 2013 16:27:12 +0000

Miniature horses are probably one of the funniest animals, hands down. There’s just something about seeing the things in a shrunken down version that gets us every darn time. Honestly– can you look at a tiny foal without cracking a smile? No way! We’re sort of jealous though, because they’re ridiculously cute in basically any [...]

15 Horses Who Are So Ready For Christmas

Cameron Simcik — Mon, 10 Dec 2012 20:45:20 +0000

If there’s one thing you need to know about us here at TheFW, it’s that we love to find any excuse to dress up animals. This is especially true during the holiday season, because festive puppies and cats are like, the best things ever. So far this year, we’ve been huge fans of reindeer cats and Santa [...]

10 Halloween Costumes For You and Your Horse

Bonnie Biess — Tue, 30 Oct 2012 14:27:45 +0000

Between dogs dressed as Miss Piggy and Big Bird looking for work this Halloween season, we figured why not cram our other animal friends into fashionable Halloween get-ups as well? Sure, you're more likely to find a dog parade or a cat fashion show rather than a horse and/or seeing eye pony pageant. But, hey -- farmers and the children of the independently wealthy need Halloween love too right?

Artistic Horse Shows Talent as a Painter

Donald Deane — Fri, 20 Jul 2012 15:04:48 +0000

Mr. Ed may have been able to talk, but, as far as we’re aware, he didn’t know art. Justin the horse, however, creates paintings that can sell for big bucks by holding a brush in his muzzle. Yes, these works of art come straight from the horse’s mouth. Watch More News Videos at ABC2012 Presidential [...]

Arabian Show Horse Rescued Three-Miles Out to Sea

Donald Deane — Thu, 17 May 2012 15:12:04 +0000

A seven-year-old Arabian show horse made a break for freedom on Tuesday evening by plunging directly into the waters of the Pacific and going for a swim. Unfortunately, the stallion didn’t get very far and had to be rescued by the Santa Barbara Harbor Patrol. Don’t worry — you’ll make it next time, brave steed. [...]

20 Insanely Elaborate Kentucky Derby Hats

Nick Romano — Thu, 03 May 2012 17:35:16 +0000

Kentucky Derby fans know that the action in the stands is just as exciting as the actual race. We’re talking, of course, about the elaborate fashions and over-the-top hats. Take Ivana Trump and Niecy Nash, for instance. Both hit the races with at least one ridiculously wacky hat, (some with a lot more feathers than [...]

'Pimp My Horse' Shows You How to Mod Out Your Equine Friend

Mithun Divakaran — Fri, 06 Apr 2012 14:10:52 +0000

When it was on the air, MTV's 'Pimp My Ride' played a part in driving the craze for car modifications. The premise involved host Xbizit giving a contestant's run-down car a series of modifications that turn the ride into something that makes heads turn. It also involved the car owner shrieking in joy upon seeing the results.

YouTube comedian Freddie Wong believes the show's concept could be used for a spin-off, using mustangs. Nope, not the cars. Actual mustang horses.

See, Horses Can Enjoy iPads Just as Much as Us

Jeremy Taylor — Sun, 11 Mar 2012 20:38:08 +0000

It’s been well-established that animals love playing around with iPads just as much as people do. But what if Apple started marketing the device specifically to horses? That’s the premise of this sketch from the British comedy show ‘Dawson Bros Funtime.’ So what does a horse do with an iPad? Well, it can use it [...]

15 Adorable Snoring Animals

Kathy Landin — Mon, 27 Feb 2012 17:59:14 +0000

Somewhere along the way, February 28th was declared Public Sleeping Day. There is no record of what tired person made this so, but the fact is that it's a day. A day when you can go out and sleep in public, if you dare.

Who's Ever Heard of a Goat-Herding Mini Horse?

Chip Sandalwood — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 17:38:05 +0000

What's cuter than a mini horse named Einstein? A mini horse named Einstein herding goats in the snow! Sure being an imposing stallion has its benefits; but when it comes to herding goats, there's nothing like having a snout at goat butt level. (No bending required.)

Budweiser Brings Back the Iconic Clydesdales for Its Super Bowl 2012 Commercial [VIDEO]

Nick Romano — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 00:16:25 +0000

We all remember the Budweiser Clydesdales, right? Those magnificent horses pulling a carriage fit for a king? Well, it looks like we’ll be seeing them again during the Super Bowl 2012 commercials. These horses were typically used to pull the carriages of royalty, and they’ve since become a signature of Budweiser, the King of Beers. [...]

Horse and Dog Play Together Like Old Friends [VIDEO]

Donald Deane — Mon, 21 Nov 2011 19:04:42 +0000

In what may be the oddest pairing yet, a horse named Whiskey Brown and a dog named Lucy frolic together by running roughshod all over a field. The dog, a 2-year-old Portuguese water dog mix, and the horse, a four-year-old quarter horse stallion, touch noses, run and kick a ball around for more than six [...]

Horse Dances to Lil' Kim at Equestrian Games [VIDEO]

Donald Deane — Tue, 15 Nov 2011 16:08:29 +0000

At the 2006 World Equestrian Games, Andreas Helgstrand led his nine-year-old mare through a horse dressage competition to the music of none other than rapper Lil' Kim. No, not really. But this video sets the horse's tight galloping to a hip-hip beat.

Ever wonder if a horse could drop it like it's hot? If this video is any indication, yes it can.

Adorable Bulldog and Horse Make Friends At Occupy Wall Street [VIDEO]

Jeremy Taylor — Tue, 08 Nov 2011 15:30:07 +0000

Whatever else happens with the Occupy Wall Street movement, it will always been known as the setting in which a jumpy bulldog named Frenchie and reserved police horse become fast friends. Watch the inter-species buddies get to know each other below. [via Viral Viral Videos]

Hungry Horse Steals Snowman's Nose to Kid's Amusement [VIDEO]

Jeremy Taylor — Mon, 07 Nov 2011 22:46:02 +0000

Horses love their carrots, which is truly unfortunate for the snowmen out there. One girl decided to introduce her horse to a snowman only to watch the majestic animal gobble the carrot nose right off its face. [via Say OMG]

Horse and Rider React Similarly to Near Disaster [IMAGE]

Jeremy Taylor — Mon, 24 Oct 2011 21:51:37 +0000

In what is begging to become the next big internet meme, this photo shows the humorously similar facial expression that both a horse and his rider have when they get too near to the spectators and almost wipe out during the Fort Rinella Military Festival in England. Luckily, both members of the historical reenactment team remained upright, despite [...]

10 Halloween Costume Ideas for Your Horse [PICTURES]

Carrie Seim — Mon, 17 Oct 2011 19:30:50 +0000

From dogs <a href="http://www.costumecraze.com/DOG26.html"target_newdressed as Darth Vader to <a href="http://vi.sualize.us/view/clorivak/52c622b3cb3239e59152428741761df0/"target_newElvis kitties, we can’t stop stuffing our four-legged friends into Halloween attire each October. Dog and cat costume parades are more popular than ever, and everyone from major pet supply companies like Petco to mom-and-pop Etsy dealers make a mint on adorable animal outfits. (Our pets, [...]

Exercise Like a Horse With 'Horsebic' Fitness Routine [VIDEO]

Chip Sandalwood — Wed, 22 Jun 2011 15:15:37 +0000

Have you ever seen an overweight horse? Of course you haven't. Horses know how to stay in shape; it's in their nature. Strange then, that with all the weight-loss programs and fad diets that have come and gone over the years, no one ever thought to create an exercise program based on horse fitness...until now. Enter Horsebic, a Finnish workout routine comprised of exercises like trotting, cantering and show jumping in the field. With 15 new lessons coming down the pike every six months, how could you not sign up?