Event Rider Masters expands into Belgium but loses two British venues
This year there will be six legs, in which the world’s leading eventers will compete in a shortened television-friendly CIC3* format
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Tributes paid to 17-year-old showjumper killed in riding accident
The talented rider won numerous Pony Club awards and was the inter school champion in 2015
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Pregnant mare dug out of two-metre sinkhole
The horse's owner was unaware of the presence of the hole when she moved fields
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Thieves leave therapy donkey and pony without transport
Thieves cut through the gate lock, forced the hitch lock from the trailer and towed it away
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Rescue horses released on to busy road by thieves
Thieves broke through locks on the gate to the rescue centre and stole an Ifor Williams trailer
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59 horses dumped in ‘heartbreaking’ welfare case
Vets confirmed the animals were suffering, or their needs were not being met
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Olympian addresses bullies of the equestrian world
The trainer said riders should be aware of how tough the equestrian world can be
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Unique whip aimed at keeping riders safe on the road
‘It will certainly help drivers spot riders and give them more space’
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‘Don’t be distracted by a pretty paint job’: warning over dangerous van conversions
‘Anybody can build these ‘horseboxes’ and continue to exploit this market where people don’t need to take another test to drive them’
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Four-legged local joins distillery team
Bovey Tracey-based Dartmoor Whisky Distillery has adopted Dartmoor pony George
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UK public ‘largely unaware’ of threat to donkeys’ existence
SPANA’s research shows only two percent of people realise the extent of the issue
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Safari horse that led a herd of zebras is immortalised in new book
Running Wild charts the colourful life of Zulu, a resilient Boereperd x Namibian wild horse
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Hobbling donkey found in ‘shocking state of neglect’
Three-year-old Echo's feet were three times a healthy length
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Dead ponies discovered in ‘distressing’ state
The ponies had ropes tied to their legs, thought to have been used to drag them from a vehicle *Warning: report contains graphic image*
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Entries open for 2018 racing to hunting challenge
The panel of judges will review entries based on their all-round behaviour and manners out hunting
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Anger at China’s action on ‘inhumane’ trade
There have been continued calls for a halt on donkey skin trade amid a tax reduction on hides
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‘It did its job’: rider credits hat for saving her life
The show rider was knocked unconscious and had a seizure before being taken to hospital
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Will you slow down now? Poignant picture hoped to make drivers take note
A photograph of ponies looking at their dead companion has been shared in a bid to urge motorists to slow down
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‘Lion-hearted’ Big Star earns prestigious award
Nick Skelton’s gold medal-winning partner will be honoured at the KWPN Stallion Show
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Warning to owners after foal found with nose torn apart
The filly had 14 stitches after the clip attached to her face
