Horse attacks

‘The worst injury the vet had seen’: owner’s devastation after youths throwing sticks and stones chase young mare through fence

Elderly rescue mule stabbed in ‘vicious’ attack

‘Landmark day’ for animal welfare as new legislation comes into force

‘Cancel out cruelty once and for all’: tougher sentences for animal abusers made law four years on

“This reform is long overdue – for many years, the most violent and horrific abuse and cruelty received a maximum penalty of just a few months”

Baffled owner’s warning as ponies’ forelocks and tails chopped off in field

Three ponies were caught and tied to a tree while their forelocks and tails were cut

‘A clear signal to potential offenders’: tougher sentences for animal cruelty a step closer

“It’s time that the sentences imposed on individuals who cause pain and suffering to animals reflect the severity of the crimes they are committing”

Pony found bludgeoned to death in sickening attack

An RSPCA inspector said it was shocking that someone was capable of such “deliberate brutality” towards a pony

‘No place for cruelty’: tougher sentences for animal abusers a step closer

“The Bill delivers a strong message to animal abusers that their behaviour will no longer be tolerated”

Need for tougher sentences highlighted by vile attack on horse *H&H Plus*

‘Somebody must know something’: pony seriously injured in brutal attack

‘It’s horrific someone could do this to innocent animals, there need to be harsher sentences for people who do something like this’

Mare put down after savage knife attack: owner’s call for law change

‘We might never know who did it but we’re trying to be proactive and want Sindy to be remembered. If Sindy’s law can prevent other people’s horses being attacked then it’s something positive to come from it’

Six-inch piece of ‘deliberately sharpened’ wood found deep in horse’s neck

Vets believe the piece of wood may have been fired from a crossbow

Horse found ‘mutilated’ in its field had to be put down

There have been reports of a number of attacks on sheep in the same area

Rescued colt found ‘bludgeoned’ to death in vicious attack *warning: very graphic image*

The colt was found by a member of the public on Saturday morning (16 March)

‘Fairytale ending’ for pony injured in horrific acid attack

The equine hospital wishes to publicise the filly’s great recovery to thank everyone who contributed towards her care

Horse suffers deep knife wounds in horrific attack *warning: upsetting content*

Vets believe a hammer may also have been used in the attack. Police and RSPCA are investigating and officers are urging anyone with information to call them

Owner 'devastated' after Shetland killed in brutal attack

“It’s inconceivable that someone would want to deliberately hurt him in this way"

Two colts slashed in deliberate knife attack

Nottinghamshire Police is appealing for information following the attack. Warning: report contains graphic image

Second horse dies from knife attack: police appeal for information

Inspector Kevin Oates, of Northumbria Police, said he has “never experienced anything similar” and is renewing his call for information

Horses stabbed in 'cruel and brutal' attack

Police are seeking information to help catch those responsible for what they have described as a "cruel and brutal attack on two defenceless animals"