In the Philippines, men and women compete in an annual rodeo that celebrates a thriving cowboy culture with roots in the Spanish and American colonial eras.
Tag: Horses
Meet the Roving Veterinarians Caring for Mexico’s Rural Horses
Horses, donkeys and mules can be a lifeline for families living in the countryside, but there haven’t always been vets around to treat them.
The Cowboy and Queen Elizabeth
A renowned American horse trainer described his three-decade-long friendship with Queen Elizabeth II, and the time she called him, unexpectedly, at 2:30 a.m.
Can a New Line of Work Help Save These Wild Welsh Ponies?
A longstanding source of local pride and affection, Welsh mountain ponies have seen many of their traditional roles vanish. A new initiative aims to ensure their continued survival.
The Kunga Was a Status Symbol Long Before the Thoroughbred
A new study finds the first known instance of a human-engineered hybrid, bred from a donkey and a Syrian wild ass 4,500 years ago.
Patagonia, Adorned in Autumn
Southern Chile’s snow-capped mountains, vast plains and windswept lakes are often depicted in summertime. See the landscape dressed in autumnal hues.
On Horseback Among the Eagle Hunters and Herders of the Mongolian Altai
Deep in the Altai Mountains, where Russia, China, Kazakhstan and Mongolia meet, Kazakh people have for centuries developed and nurtured a special bond with golden eagles.
Extinction Is Not Inevitable. These Species Were Saved.
Conservation efforts have saved up to 48 mammal and bird species since 1993, but scientists say much more is needed to stem biodiversity loss.
Indian Billionaires Bet Big on Head Start in Coronavirus Vaccine Race
The world’s largest vaccine producer, the Serum Institute, announced a plan to make hundreds of millions of doses of an unproven inoculation. It’s a gamble with a huge upside. And huge risks.
Majestic Icon or Invasive Pest? A War Over Australia’s Wild Horses
Scientists say the animals, known as brumbies, must be culled because they are destroying rivers and endangering native wildlife. Rural activists call these efforts an attack on Australian heritage.