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China: Bus Driver Pushes Stubborn Foal Off Highway in Inner Mongolia

A driver in Ulanqab, Inner Mongolia had to manually push a stubborn foal off a highway after it refused to move from in front of a bus. The exhausted driver eventually cleared the road as the foal's mother watched helplessly.

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Horse racing: female jockey wins Japanese Oaks

Seina Imamura (R) steers 3-year-old mare Juryoku Pierrot (R) to victory at the Japanese Oaks horse race at Tokyo Racecourse in Fuchu, western Tokyo, on May 24, 2026, becoming the first female jockey from the Japan Racing Association to win a Grade 1 race.

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Horse racing: female jockey wins Japanese Oaks

Seina Imamura steers 3-year-old mare Juryoku Pierrot (2nd from L) to victory at the Japanese Oaks horse race at Tokyo Racecourse in Fuchu, western Tokyo, on May 24, 2026, becoming the first female jockey from the Japan Racing Association to win a Grade 1 race.

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Horse racing: female jockey wins Japanese Oaks

Seina Imamura is pictured after steering three-year-old mare Juryoku Pierrot to victory at the Japanese Oaks horse race at Tokyo Racecourse in Fuchu, western Tokyo, on May 24, 2026, becoming the first female jockey from the Japan Racing Association to win a Grade 1 race.

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Horse racing: female jockey wins Japanese Oaks

Seina Imamura (top) steers 3-year-old mare Juryoku Pierrot (R) to victory at the Japanese Oaks horse race at Tokyo Racecourse in Fuchu, western Tokyo, on May 24, 2026, becoming the first female jockey from the Japan Racing Association to win a Grade 1 race.

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Horse racing: female jockey wins Japanese Oaks

Seina Imamura celebrates after steering three-year-old mare Juryoku Pierrot to victory at the Japanese Oaks horse race at Tokyo Racecourse in Fuchu, western Tokyo, on May 24, 2026, becoming the first female jockey from the Japan Racing Association to win a Grade 1 race.

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Horse racing: female jockey wins Japanese Oaks

Seina Imamura smiles after steering three-year-old mare Juryoku Pierrot to victory at the Japanese Oaks horse race at Tokyo Racecourse in Fuchu, western Tokyo, on May 24, 2026, becoming the first female jockey from the Japan Racing Association to win a Grade 1 race.

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Japan: Horse Breaks Loose at Traditional Soma Nomaoi Festival in Fukushima, Injuring Six 3

Six people were injured after a horse ran wild at the Soma Nomaoi traditional festival in Minamisoma, Fukushima Prefecture on Sunday, May 24. The incident occurred during an armored horseback race when a rider fell from his horse, causing the animal to bolt off the course and collide with spectators near the ticket booth. Around 40,000 people were in attendance at the Hibarigahara festival grounds. The horse was later secured near the venue.

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Japan: Horse Breaks Loose at Traditional Soma Nomaoi Festival in Fukushima, Injuring Six

Six people were injured after a horse ran wild at the Soma Nomaoi traditional festival in Minamisoma, Fukushima Prefecture on Sunday, May 24. The incident occurred during an armored horseback race when a rider fell from his horse, causing the animal to bolt off the course and collide with spectators near the ticket booth. Around 40,000 people were in attendance at the Hibarigahara festival grounds. The horse was later secured near the venue.

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Japan: Horse Breaks Loose at Traditional Soma Nomaoi Festival in Fukushima, Injuring Six 2

Six people were injured after a horse ran wild at the Soma Nomaoi traditional festival in Minamisoma, Fukushima Prefecture on Sunday, May 24. The incident occurred during an armored horseback race when a rider fell from his horse, causing the animal to bolt off the course and collide with spectators near the ticket booth. Around 40,000 people were in attendance at the Hibarigahara festival grounds. The horse was later secured near the venue.

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China: Toddler and Lamb Share Playful Moment With Toy Horse in Qinghai

On May 14, 2026, a video captured a heartwarming moment in a pasture in Qinghai Province, northwestern China. A toddler, no more than one or two years old, was playing with a toy horse when a small lamb trotted over and began playfully headbutting it. Each time the toy toppled over, the child patiently stood it back up — only for the lamb to knock it down again, turning the exchange into a gentle, lighthearted game between the two.

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China: Concerned Mother Horse Runs Behind Car Carrying Sick Foal to Vet

On May 13, 2026, in Inner Mongolia, northern China, a video captured an emotional moment as a sick foal was taken by car for medical treatment. As the owner drove the foal to a veterinarian, the mother horse ran closely behind the vehicle, seemingly worried about where her baby was being taken. The sound of the horse’s hooves echoed along the ground as she chased after the car, creating a touching scene.

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China: Pregnant Mare Rescued From Deep Ditch in Inner Mongolia

Residents and herders in Hulunbuir, Inner Mongolia, China, rescued a heavily pregnant mare after it fell into a 1.5-meter-deep ditch on April 30. Rescuers secured the animal with wide bandages and used a tractor and forklift to lift her to safety. The operation required repeated adjustments to avoid injuring the mare. She was successfully rescued and walked away from the scene as onlookers watched in relief.

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Artistic gymnastics: national championships

Daiki Hashimoto performs on the pommel horse during the men's individual all-around final at the Japan national artistic gymnastics championships in Takasaki, Gunma Prefecture, on April 19, 2026.

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China: Horse Frees Itself by Untying Knot With Its Teeth in Xinjiang

On March 15, 2026, a video captured in Nileke County, Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region, northwestern China, shows a chestnut horse tethered to a wooden post untying the knot with its teeth. The horse bit the rope from side to side, carefully loosening it with small, repeated movements, and freed itself in about 30 seconds.

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China: Firework Displays Light Up Harbin Skies to Celebrate Lunar New Year

Fireworks illuminated the night sky over Harbin as crowds celebrated the start of the 2026 Lunar New Year with cheers and festive excitement. This video was taken at Harbin Ice and Snow World Festival.

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Vietnam: Fireworks Light Up Night as Lunar New Year Begins 6

Fireworks illuminated skies across Vietnam at midnight as crowds celebrated the start of the 2026 Lunar New Year with cheers and festive excitement.

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Vietnam: Fireworks Light Up Night as Lunar New Year Begins 4

Fireworks illuminated skies across Vietnam at midnight as crowds celebrated the start of the 2026 Lunar New Year with cheers and festive excitement.

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Vietnam: Fireworks Light Up Night as Lunar New Year Begins 5

Fireworks illuminated skies across Vietnam at midnight as crowds celebrated the start of the 2026 Lunar New Year with cheers and festive excitement.

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Vietnam: Fireworks Light Up Night as Lunar New Year Begins 3

Fireworks illuminated skies across Vietnam at midnight as crowds celebrated the start of the 2026 Lunar New Year with cheers and festive excitement.

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Philippines: Fireworks Light Up Manila for Lunar New Year

Fireworks lit up the skies across parts of Manila on Monday, February 16 as communities welcomed the Lunar New Year with vibrant celebrations. This video shows fireworks in Makati.

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Vietnam: Fireworks Light Up Night as Lunar New Year Begins 2

Fireworks illuminated skies across Vietnam at midnight as crowds celebrated the start of the 2026 Lunar New Year with cheers and festive excitement.

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Vietnam: Fireworks Light Up Night as Lunar New Year Begins

Fireworks illuminated skies across Vietnam at midnight as crowds celebrated the start of the 2026 Lunar New Year with cheers and festive excitement.

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Lantern festival in Nagasaki

A lantern festival is under way in Nagasaki, southwestern Japan, on Feb. 11, 2026, with an 11-meter object representing horses on display at a park near the city's Chinatown as 2026 marks the Year of Horse in the Chinese zodiac.

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Lantern festival in Nagasaki

A lantern festival is under way in Nagasaki, southwestern Japan, on Feb. 11, 2026, with an 11-meter object representing horses on display at a park near the city's Chinatown as 2026 marks the Year of Horse in the Chinese zodiac.

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China: Tourist Thrown From Horse on Snowy Trail in Jilin

A tourist was thrown from a horse while riding on snow in Changbai Mountain, Jilin, on January 16, 2026. The rider fell into a shallow ditch after the horse suddenly jolted but was able to stand up with help, and no serious injuries were reported.

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China: Dashcam Captures Horse-Drawn Wedding Carriage Overturn, Newlyweds Safe

This is the shocking moment a Chinese wedding procession turned dangerous when a traditional horse-drawn carriage carrying newlyweds overturned into a roadside ditch. The incident occurred on January 26, 2026, in Zhoukou, Henan. The carriage veered off the road, causing the horse to lose balance and the vehicle to tip over. Bystanders rushed to help, and the bride and groom were assisted to safety with no serious injuries reported.

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LEGO

FUZHOU, CHINA - JANUARY 18, 2026 - The new products of the special series for the Year of the Horse during the Spring Festival displayed in a Lego store in Fuzhou City, Fujian Province, China on January 18, 2026.

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LEGO

FUZHOU, CHINA - JANUARY 18, 2026 - The new products of the special series for the Year of the Horse during the Spring Festival displayed in a Lego store in Fuzhou City, Fujian Province, China on January 18, 2026.

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LEGO

FUZHOU, CHINA - JANUARY 18, 2026 - The new products of the special series for the Year of the Horse during the Spring Festival displayed in a Lego store in Fuzhou City, Fujian Province, China on January 18, 2026.

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LEGO

FUZHOU, CHINA - JANUARY 18, 2026 - The new products of the special series for the Year of the Horse during the Spring Festival displayed in a Lego store in Fuzhou City, Fujian Province, China on January 18, 2026.

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LEGO

FUZHOU, CHINA - JANUARY 18, 2026 - The new products of the special series for the Year of the Horse during the Spring Festival displayed in a Lego store in Fuzhou City, Fujian Province, China on January 18, 2026.

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Local Annual Horse And Cattle Show - Pakistan

Horsemen compete in a horse race, as part of the local annual horse and cattle show in Hyderabad, southern Pakistan, on Jan. 17, 2026. Photo by Str/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Local Annual Horse And Cattle Show - Pakistan

Horsemen compete in a horse race, as part of the local annual horse and cattle show in Hyderabad, southern Pakistan, on Jan. 17, 2026. Photo by Str/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Local Annual Horse And Cattle Show - Pakistan

Horsemen compete in a horse race, as part of the local annual horse and cattle show in Hyderabad, southern Pakistan, on Jan. 17, 2026. Photo by Str/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Local Annual Horse And Cattle Show - Pakistan

Horsemen compete in a horse race, as part of the local annual horse and cattle show in Hyderabad, southern Pakistan, on Jan. 17, 2026. Photo by Str/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Las Luminarias Festival - Spain

A rider rides a horse through a bonfire during the opening of the traditional religious festival "Las Luminarias" in the village of San Bartolome de Pinares in Avila, Spain, Jan. 16, 2026. Photo by Cheng Min/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Las Luminarias Festival - Spain

A rider rides a horse through a bonfire during the opening of the traditional religious festival "Las Luminarias" in the village of San Bartolome de Pinares in Avila, Spain, Jan. 16, 2026. Photo by Meng Dingbo/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Las Luminarias Festival - Spain

A rider rides a horse through a bonfire during the opening of the traditional religious festival "Las Luminarias" in the village of San Bartolome de Pinares in Avila, Spain, Jan. 16, 2026. Photo by Cheng Min/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Las Luminarias Festival - Spain

A rider rides a horse through a bonfire during the opening of the traditional religious festival "Las Luminarias" in the village of San Bartolome de Pinares in Avila, Spain, Jan. 16, 2026. Photo by Meng Dingbo/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Las Luminarias Festival - Spain

A rider rides a horse through a bonfire during the opening of the traditional religious festival "Las Luminarias" in the village of San Bartolome de Pinares in Avila, Spain, Jan. 16, 2026. Photo by Meng Dingbo/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Las Luminarias Festival - Spain

A woman touches a horse during the opening of the traditional religious festival "Las Luminarias" in the village of San Bartolome de Pinares in Avila, Spain, Jan. 16, 2026. Photo by Meng Dingbo/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Las Luminarias Festival - Spain

A horseman is seen with his horse during the opening of the traditional religious festival "Las Luminarias" in the village of San Bartolome de Pinares in Avila, Spain, Jan. 16, 2026. Photo by Meng Dingbo/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Las Luminarias Festival - Spain

A rider rides a horse through a bonfire during the opening of the traditional religious festival "Las Luminarias" in the village of San Bartolome de Pinares in Avila, Spain, Jan. 16, 2026. Photo by Cheng Min/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Las Luminarias Festival - Spain

A rider rides a horse through a bonfire during the opening of the traditional religious festival "Las Luminarias" in the village of San Bartolome de Pinares in Avila, Spain, Jan. 16, 2026. Photo by Cheng Min/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Las Luminarias Festival - Spain

A rider rides a horse through a bonfire during the opening of the traditional religious festival "Las Luminarias" in the village of San Bartolome de Pinares in Avila, Spain, Jan. 16, 2026. Photo by Meng Dingbo/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Las Luminarias Festival - Spain

A rider rides a horse through a bonfire during the opening of the traditional religious festival "Las Luminarias" in the village of San Bartolome de Pinares in Avila, Spain, Jan. 16, 2026. Photo by Meng Dingbo/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Las Luminarias Festival - Spain

A rider rides a horse through a bonfire during the opening of the traditional religious festival "Las Luminarias" in the village of San Bartolome de Pinares in Avila, Spain, Jan. 16, 2026. Photo by Cheng Min/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Las Luminarias Festival - Spain

A rider rides a horse through a bonfire during the opening of the traditional religious festival "Las Luminarias" in the village of San Bartolome de Pinares in Avila, Spain, Jan. 16, 2026. Photo by Cheng Min/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Zodiac Horse-dough Sculpt

ZAOZHUANG, CHINA - JANUARY 17, 2026 - The theme zodiac horse-dough sculpture works created by artist Kan Zongqin were exhibited in Zaozhuang City, Shandong Province, China on January 17, 2026.