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Rider’s brain ‘bounced like a ping-pong ball’ in schooling fall
The rider has had to rebuild her life as a result of the fall, but says had it not been for her safety helmet, she would not be here
80 welfare calls a day as horse crisis reaches four-year high
RSPCA officers have been called out to abandoned horses every day in 2017 in England and Wales
‘No equine is low maintenance’: companion pony warning
‘Owners must meet the needs of all their equines as individuals’
‘The family adore him’: champion hound thriving in life off hunting field
East Sussex and Romney Marsh Dante 11 showed he had other talents when he took part in a hunt “horse and hound” relay competition
William Fox-Pitt comes off Badminton Horse Trials wait-list; big name withdraws one ride
A potential top-10 finisher has been withdrawn from Badminton, letting two-time winner William Fox-Pitt join the start list
Shetland yearling travels from Orkney to LA to help found new stud
The young mare is making the epic journey from her birthplace to California this week
More arenas, jumps and hospitality: £750k investment for leading competition centre
‘It is certainly a big undertaking, but we are keen to take Keysoe to new levels’
Striking mare to enjoy happy retirement after a decade’s service
‘We are delighted to have her join our Horse Trust family’
April hopes her namesake month with bring her new loving owners after tough past
She is difficult to recognise from the youngster she once was
‘She is feeling her emotions now’: miniature donkey transforms woman’s life
When Emily first visited the Donkey Sanctuaryshe was not interested in the animals, but this soon changed...
Unexpected twin foals are ‘once in a lifetime’ gift for stud owner
Hannah Thomas' mare had been scanned and was believed to be carrying one embryo
Because I’m worth it: horses and ponies strike a pose in hilarious photo collection
Animal photographer Wiebke Haas' photo series Horse Style features equines tossing their silky manes for the camera
‘We miss him terribly’: charity’s tributes to pony who won thousands of hearts
The pony lived at the sanctuary for 20 years after he was rescued from probable slaughter
‘Gypsy cob’ who won an Olympic medal dies aged 23
The coloured 15.2 cob who shone at London 2012 was ‘the most amazing character’
‘The fattest I’ve ever seen’: rescue of pony left to gorge to obesity
Rescuers were unable to put a headcollar on the pony due to the excess fat behind his ears
Event horse to retire this weekend after two Olympics and sixth at Badminton
The horse enjoyed a long and consistent career at the top level of the sport, becoming a notably strong performer in the dressage
Tributes paid to Irish Grand National winner after sudden death
The popular chaser died from a heart attack after a routine canter
Cheltenham race abandoned due to heat
A race at Cheltenham was abandoned due to the high temperatures.
Liverpool show team determined to succeed after 2017 ‘heartbreak’
Organisers have credited the equestrian community for its support since the New Year’s Eve fire
Showjumper lodges complaint over venue manager’s alleged assault
The centre manager says the accusations are ‘making a mountain out of a molehill’