Przewalski’s horse clone foaled at San Diego Zoo using 42-year-old DNA

Przewalski’s horse clone foaled at San Diego Zoo using 42-year-old DNA

A healthy male Przewalski’s horse clone was foaled at the San Diego Zoo by a surrogate domestic Quarter Horse. The foal was named Kurt, and he is actually the clone of a male Przewalski’s stallion whose DNA was frozen 42 years ago. Just in case you’re not too familiar with the subject of Przewalski’s horse,…

Four-Class “Women Managing Horses” Course to take place in Iowa

Four-Class “Women Managing Horses” Course to take place in Iowa

According to a recent article from Iowa State University’s Extension and Outreach program, women are increasingly taking on the role of horse owners and managers. This trend is supported by the growing number of programs and courses aimed at educating female equine owners on the responsibilities and challenges of horse ownership. One such program is…

Army veteran taps into her connection with horses to heal

Army veteran taps into her connection with horses to heal

It’s common knowledge that horses were used extensively during wars in humanity’s previous ages, but fortunately, we’re far removed from such barbarous acts in our modern days. These days, horses can be a force for healing, especially for army veterans such as Seyward McKinney, who served in Iraq as a surgical technician, helping combatants from…