Horses

You have likely heard of West Nile virus in mosquitos and sometimes people. What you might not hear very often is West Nile virus in people, but that's exactly what's been discovered in one Oregon County, Missouri horse.

I've always been a fan of the underdog. That's why I appreciate places that I consider hidden gems in Missouri. One of my favorites is a part of the state that is canvased by deep springs, waterfalls and also wild horses.

Sometimes you just need an innocent animal moment to get you through your day. If you're in that place, I have something for you. It's a Missouri Golden Retriever that has managed to convince a bunch of tiny ponies to be his friend.

It's hard to imagine that someone would take the time and resources required to obtain a horse only to abuse and neglect the animal, but that sadly happens more than you'd probably think. There's one place in Missouri that provides a safe haven for these abused and neglected animals and their effort is something you can be a part of, too.

This is hard to watch, but there's good news that came out of a desperate situation involving 4 severely starved horses who were rescued from a rural Missouri farm this week.

I thought I was the only one who got himself into bad situations. I have been joined in my exclusive club by a Missouri horse who found himself buried belly-deep in a muddy mess.

It's 18 miles of Missouri bliss, but it's one of the hikes in the Show Me State that is too often overlooked even though it offers absolutely stunning views.

There is nothing quite like the pride that wells up inside you when you see the Clydesdales march into an event. Missouri's most famous horses just got even bigger with the addition of 4 new foals.

I think I can prove with science this is the greatest ranch in Missouri if you love horses. Yes, it's $15 million dollars, but it checks every box if you have equestrian passions in your DNA.

I've seen a lot of happy horses in my life, but never one who's as...um...happy as this one. It's a stallion (indeed) in a Missouri stream who just won't stop...um...moaning. There's actually a scientific reason for all of this.