Horses
David Livingstone Smith: creepiness
Kim Hill talks to Dr David Livingstone Smith, professor in philosophy at the University of New England, director of the Human Nature Project, and author of the 2011 book, Less Than Human. He wrote A… Audio
Andrew Froggatt, The Horse Whisperer
Andrew Froggatt uses his unique talent of horse whispering to get the animals to teach people about their own behaviour, with stunning results. He speaks to Lynn Freeman about his business Lead the… Audio
Dressage downer
A type of equestrian noseband is causing animal welfare concerns in the lead-up to the Rio Olympics. An Australian study has highlighted the stress response of horses fitted with restrictive 'crank'… Audio
Shoeing horses
Jason Wood's a farrier (and ex-cowboy!) based in Manawatu. We join him on his daily rounds, ensuring the region's horses stay well shod. Audio, Gallery
Children's Books with Kate De Goldi: three Newbery winners
Kim Hill talks to Kate De Goldi about children's books Last Stop on Market Street by Matt de la Peña and Christian Robinson, Roller Girl by Victoria Jamieson, and The War That Saved My Life by… Audio
Fort McMurray Wild Fires Are Horror for Horses
Clearwater Horse Club scrambled to find enough vehicles to evacuate over 100 horses, as fires sweeping through Northern Alberta came close to the equestrian centre where they lived. Some horses that… Audio
Fort McMurray Wild Fires Are Horror for Horses
Clearwater Horse Club scrambled to find enough vehicles to evacuate over 100 horses, as fires sweeping through Northern Alberta came close to the equestrian centre where they lived. Some horses that…
AudioClaims of public access privatised by stealth
Philippa Tolley explores if more needs to be done to safeguard public access to the great outdoors Video, Audio
Erin Cassie: Erewhon and Clydesdales
Lease holder with her partner Colin Drummond of mid-Canterbury high-country station Erewhon, where much of the farming is done using Clydesdale working horses. Their story is told by writer Yvonne… Audio
Guy Fawkes no fun for horse owners, survey finds
A quarter of New Zealand horse owners have had their horses injured after being frightened by fireworks, a new survey has found.
Our Own Odysseys: The Reindeer Tribe
Adventurer and equestrian athlete Chloe Phillips-Harris along with friends she met at the Mongol Derby, traveled to the furthest north of Mongolia, on the border with Siberia, to search for the last… Audio
The Apprentice
Seventeen-year old Louisa McClintock has left school so she can learn about farming from her grandfather Graham McClintock on his sheep and beef farm near Cheviot. Audio
The Apprentice
Seventeen-year old Louisa McClintock has left school so she can learn about farming from her grandfather Graham McClintock on his sheep and beef farm near Cheviot.
AudioWaikato woman in search of land for unwanted horses
A Waikato woman ia appealing for help to find grazing for her horses to save them from being put down and turned into dog tucker. Audio
Facebook posts from the horse's mouth
Thousands of horse lovers around the country are taking to social media to try to discover their old pets' fates.
Jennifer Wathan - Happy Smiling Horses
Do humans and horses share facial expressions, with Jen Wathan, PhD candidate in social cognition and communication in horses at the School of Psychology, University of Sussex. Audio
The Mongol Rally
Braden Cameron breeds and trains endurance horses on his Wellington farm, and represented New Zealand in endurance riding at 2014 World Equestrian Games. He was one of four New Zealanders in the top… Audio
The Horse Whisperer
Abi Ricketts teaches natural horsemanship techniques at her riding school near Tai Tapu in Canterbury. Colloquially known as horse whispering, natural horsemanship is a philosophy of working with… Audio
The Horse Whisperer
Abi Ricketts teaches natural horsemanship techniques at her riding school near Tai Tapu in Canterbury. Colloquially known as horse whispering, natural horsemanship is a philosophy of working with…
Audio100 Years 100 Horses
The Anzac Day remembrance in North Canterbury celebrated the 100 year anniversary of the Gallipoli landings. At dawn a company of 100 horses and riders dressed in replica World War I uniforms rode in… Audio