China: Herders Rescue Horse Trapped in Wire Fence

A horse became trapped in a wire fence on the grassland in Inner Mongolia, China on June 27, 2026, with two hooves tangled and unable to move. Local herders carefully loosened the wire and freed the horse, which limped back toward the grassland, looking back at its rescuers several times.

China: Passersby Rescue Horse Trapped in Wire Fence in Xinjiang

A group of passersby rescued a horse that had become entangled in a wire fence in Xinjiang, China, on June 6, 2026. After borrowing pliers from a woman at the scene, the group worked together to free the animal. Throughout the rescue, a second horse stood quietly nearby, waiting for its companion. The two horses walked away together once the trapped horse was freed.

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.

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.

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.

2025 Royal Horse Show - Toronto

2025 Royal Horse Show - Toronto

A cowgirl (R) falls during the rescue race competition of the Royal Rodeo at the 2025 Royal Horse Show in Toronto, Canada, on November 16, 2025. Photo by Zou Zheng/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

China: Horses Guard Fallen Pony in Hebei Tunnel Until Police Arrive

This video captures the moment a group of horses surrounded a fallen pony inside a tunnel in Zhangjiakou, Hebei, on July 19. The horses appeared to block the road in a plea for help before police arrived. When officers reached the scene, the larger horses seemed to understand the situation and moved aside to allow access.

China: People Rescue Horse Trapped in Swamp With Excavator in Yunnan

A group of men rescued a horse stuck in a freezing swamp in Diqing Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Yunnan, on June 11, 2025. After hours trapped and too weak to move, the horse was freed with the help of an excavator.

Greece: Severe Storms Batter Cyclades, Triggering Flooding 4

Severe weather with heavy rainfall hit the Cyclades, the island group southeast of mainland Greece on Monday, March 31, triggering widespread flooding. Authorities imposed a traffic ban on the islands of Paros and Mykonos due to the severe flooding.

MALTA-NAXXAR-RETIRED RACEHORSES

MALTA-NAXXAR-RETIRED RACEHORSES

(240625) -- NAXXAR, June 25, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- A man and his retired racehorse are seen in the sea in Naxxar, Malta, June 23, 2024. The Second Chance Horse Rescue is a registered non-governmental organization in Malta dedicated to rescuing and wellbeing. Volunteers of the organization look after retired racehorses and help them find their loving homes and owners in Malta or abroad. (Photo by Jonathan Borg/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

MALTA-NAXXAR-RETIRED RACEHORSES

MALTA-NAXXAR-RETIRED RACEHORSES

(240625) -- NAXXAR, June 25, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A man and his retired racehorse are seen in the sea in Naxxar, Malta, June 23, 2024. The Second Chance Horse Rescue is a registered non-governmental organization in Malta dedicated to rescuing and wellbeing. Volunteers of the organization look after retired racehorses and help them find their loving homes and owners in Malta or abroad. (Photo by Jonathan Borg/Xinhua)

Courier rides horse to deliver medicine in China's Xinjiang

STORY: Courier rides horse to deliver medicine in China's Xinjiang DATELINE: May 28, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:11 LOCATION: URUMQI, China CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. STANDUP 1 (English): MA JIASHUAI, Xinhua correspondent 2. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): Khashal, Courier at Zhaosu County 3. STANDUP 2 (English): MA JIASHUAI, Xinhua correspondent STORYLINE: A herder in northwest China's Xinjiang ordered stomach medicine online for emergency use but faced a setback as the deliveryman's car broke down. With no time to waste, a horse came to the rescue. STANDUP 1 (English): MA JIASHUAI, Xinhua correspondent "This is Xinhua correspondent Ma Jiashuai. Recently, a courier delivered medicine to a herder on horseback. Today, we are fortunate to see this (delivery) man in Zhaosu County in China's Xinjiang. Let's visit where he works and find out what happened then." SOUNDBITE (Chinese): Khashal, Courier in Zhaosu County "A herdsman had ordered stomach medicine online. He called us, saying that his medicine had run out and he ha