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Historical Brazilian town hosts annual Festival of Divine Holy Spirit

In the historic town of Pirenópolis, central Brazil, locals gathered on Monday to celebrate a centuries-old religious and cultural festival linked to Pentecost.

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Watch: The fearless female rider keeping a Moroccan tradition alive

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Assiya Imji thrives on the sound of gunshots and galloping hooves as she captivates the cheering crowds at Tbourida festivals.

Lifestyle

Portugal's dancing horses gain global recognition by UNESCO

The Portuguese School of Equestrian Art in Lisbon, now recognised by UNESCO as Intangible Cultural Heritage, showcases the elegance of 18th-century dressage with Lusitano horses.

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Watch: The European cowboys herding bulls in southern France

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In France's Camargue region, a family of cowboys herd bulls on horseback, reminiscent of the American Wild West.

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Green News

Are horse sports in ‘jeopardy’ after the Olympics equestrian scandal?

Gold medalist Charlotte Dujardin withdrew from the Paris Games after a video emerged of her repeatedly whipping a horse.

Culture news

Paris 2024: Meet the team who created the horse galloping on the Seine

To create the illusion that the horse was galloping on the Seine water, the team had to build a trimaran and find a skilled rider. The animal will be on display in Paris from October onwards.

Nature

Marvel at this herd of majestic wild horses in their natural habitat

Just a few minutes of aerial recording can help to draw conclusions about the past and future of the endangered species.

Europe News

Spanish horse festival 'Rapa das bestas' grows in popularity

The 'Rapa das bestas' festival in Sabucedo dates back to the 15th century and is held every year in the first week of July

Nature

Kazakhstan: World’s last wild horse species saved from extinction

These endangered Przewalski's horses are part of an effort to return the species to the Central Asian plains they once roamed.

Green News

Escaped army horses undergo operations following London rampage

Officials say that two of the horses who escaped on Wednesday, now named as Vida and Quaker, have undergone operations as result of their injuries.

Health news

Scientists develop antivenom for snake bites with the help of horses

According to the World Health Organisation, roughly 5.4 million people are bitten by snakes each year, resulting in between 83,000-138,000 deaths.

Sport

Azerbaijan Hosts Historic Inauguration of the International Chovqan Federation

In a significant stride for the ancient sport of Chovqan, Azerbaijan has become the birthplace of its first-ever International Federation

Travel News

Horse breaks free in plane forcing pilot to make a U-turn

According to air traffic control recordings, the horse freed itself within 30 minutes of takeoff.

Destinations

Mykonos: I explored an alternative side of this Greek ‘party island’

Make your trip to Mykonos more sustainable by travelling in shoulder seasons like autumn instead and be rewarded with an experience of the real, wild side of the island.

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Meet the Qatari equestrian creating hoofprints towards the Olympics

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"It's not easy being a trailblazer. No one's done this before, I wanted to be able to put Qatar on the map."

Culture Series

Take a look at these stunning otherworldly images of Iceland's horses

Last year, Irish photographer Gareth McConnell was tasked with capturing the wild horses of Iceland. His results are truly spellbinding.