Cancer

3 of the most common types of cancer found in horses

The bad news is that horses can suffer from various forms of cancer. The better news is that most cancers in horses are rare and many are relatively benign

Scientific breakthrough on common cancer that affects horses and humans *H&H Plus*

‘Riding at PSG is my incentive to keep fighting’: meet the inspiring cancer sufferer who refuses to give up on her dream

‘My goal is to ride at prix st georges. I’ve got the tailcoat, but it’s still hanging up in the wardrobe.’

Former international showjumper Michael Mac has died

The former British team rider has lost his battle with cancer aged 52

Melanoma treatment trialled for grey horses

Specialists at Liverpool and Glasgow universities are pioneering research they hope will lead to a greater understanding of melanoma

Dressage rider and trainer Laura Fry loses battle with cancer

Former Olympic dressage rider and popular trainer Laura Fry, of Fry's Dressage, has died

The most common cancers in horses

A recent study, which involved reviewing almost 1,000 equine cancer cases from Bristol University, revealed what the most common cancers in horses are

Horse back in work after losing more than half her lower jaw

Star had most of her lower jaw removed after a rare ameloblastoma tumour was diagnosed last summer

Keratex founder, Dr John Irving, dies aged 81

The managing director and founder of Keratex, Dr John Irving has died aged 81

28 hours in the saddle record breaking attempt

The cousin of Francis Whittington is going to battle boredom and saddle sores as she attempts to ride for 28 hours solidly to raise money for charity

Animal Health Trust to open new cancer centre

The Animal Health Trust (AHT) has begun building a new cancer centre at its Lanwades Park base in Suffolk — but needs to raise £1.5 million to complete the project

Carlisle hosts world’s first race meeting for lady jockeys

The event is to promote the skills of female jockeys to the wider public and raise money for breast cancer charities

'Pink' Hilton Herbs products raise money for Cancer Research

A new Blossom conditioning shampoo and a limited edition jar of Herball horse treats have been launched in memory of former Hilton Herbs employee Nathalie Siergiej

Equestrian calendar to raise money for injured riders

An equestrian calendar with a twist is on the market to raise funds for Cancer Research UK and the Mark Davies Injured Riders Fund (MDIRF)

Old Berks Pony Club raise £10,000 for cancer charity

Seventy members of the Old Berks Pony Club, aged six to 60, took part in a 24-hour rideathon in aid of the Aqualung Trust, raising nearly £10,000

Racing world supports 'Buy Dad a Day for Father’s Day' charity auction

The horse racing world is backing the online charity auction site Buy Dad a Day for Father’s Day for prostate and testicular cancers

Wish comes true for young cancer sufferer who is given her own pony

An 11-year-old girl who suffered a rare form of ovarian cancer has been given her own pony by wish granting charity Starlight

Horse riders get in the pink to raise money for Cancer Research

Horses and riders will be dressed top-to-tail in pink and ride 10 miles in Kent next weekend to raise funds for Cancer Research

Teenager goes eventing for Breast Cancer research

A Norwich teenager will be combining her love for eventing with fund-raising skills when she competes at horse trials this season for Breast Cancer research

New equine cancer unit opens at Cambridge University

The extension of a cancer therapy unit at Cambridge University could give horses a better chance of recovery