Read the latest positive news, breakthroughs, and inspiring stories about animal athletes, curated daily by BrightWire.
%2Ffile%2Fattachments%2F2996%2FGettyImages-2288644799_406654.jpg)
More than a dozen talented pups competed in the World Dog Surfing Championships in Pacifica, California, showing off their skills on surfboards and paddleboards. The annual event celebrated the special bond between humans and their water-loving companions.
A retired racehorse who once set speed records just became the first Standardbred ever to win a major stock horse world championship. Homicide Hunter's historic victory is changing how the equestrian world sees his entire breed.
A five-year-old mare just made harness racing history, winning Sweden's most prestigious race in record-breaking time. Even better? She did it after losing her qualifying heat and racing without horseshoes.
A Hastings couple who breed and train their own racehorses just watched their home-bred gelding Kwanza win decisively, continuing a family tradition of success. Three generations of horses from the same bloodline are now racing, with the youngest making his debut this weekend.
British rider Becky Moody and her horse Jagerbomb won the Dressage World Cup Final in Texas with a personal best score of 88.33%, thrilling a roaring crowd. The 12-year-old Dutch Warmblood she bred herself stayed focused through his first trip to America, dancing to Beatles music in front of thousands.
A lightning-fast Border Collie named Prove-It just claimed victory at the Westminster Kennel Club's Masters Agility Championship, completing a flawless obstacle course in under 30 seconds. The win continues an impressive decade-long winning streak for the breed at America's most prestigious dog show.
