‘Spoilt’ showjumpers: top trainer speaks out about money and angry riders
‘The moment the rider gets his foot in the stirrup the love for the horse has gone’
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Is bitless best? Study reveals horses’ tolerance of different bridles
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Mare who failed to sell wins international showjumping class
Seamus Hughes-Kennedy, 15, and Cuffesgrange Cavalidam won the first FEI pony jumping trophy final
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Tributes paid to 24 horses killed in yard fire
Riding school horses and ponies and liveries were among the fatalities
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‘Always in my heart’: top showjumper pays tribute to star horse
The gelding was put down after complications following surgery on his fetlock
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Farewell Paddy: tributes paid to donkey sanctuary favourite
The special donkey enjoyed 15 years at the sanctuary
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Winter colic: owners warned after a spate of calls
The British Horse Society said many owners have been in touch in recent weeks
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Trainer’s warning to keyboard warriors over ‘cruel’ comments
She has taken action over comments which are leading riders to be fearful of competing
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Farewell to champion Irish draught and ‘horse of a lifetime’
During his long career he was awarded champion Irish draught on numerous occasions and competed at HOYS three times
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Showjumping legend requires surgery after serious fall
The Olympian was competing in a World Cup qualifier at Mechelen, Belgium
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Riders to hack 500 miles from Lincolnshire to Loch Ness for road safety
They plan to cover an average of 30 miles a day over 19 days with two rest days
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Ones to watch: adorable mini riders showcase their skills
These little riders are sure to be making waves in the future. Watch this space...
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A positive look to the future: Merry Christmas from World Horse Welfare
The talk, delivered by World Horse Welfare’s chief executive Roly Owers, highlighted the necessity of partnerships to facilitate the charity’s work
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Watch Shetland’s Christmas wish come true in magical video
It’s not just children who have been busy writing their Christmas lists this year...
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Hold on tight! 7 large leaps that left us in awe
It’s safe to say our horses can be a little dramatic in their jumping technique...
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From 'skin and bone' to showing dream: pony transformed by loving family
Henllan Jasmin was bought as a six-year-old for £125 from a sales
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Are Christmas presents for horses pointless? H&H readers respond
The topic divided opinion among owners, with many claiming it was unnecessary to buy gifts for their equine friends when they are given “treats” all year round
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‘We have our way and they have theirs’: bitless rider’s dressage petition
The petition calls for a revision of dressage rules to allow bitless bridles at all levels
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Police appeal to public after finding dead cob
The piebald pony was covered in snow and dumped close to a road. *Warning: report contains graphic video*
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‘I won’t give up on my dream’: young rider wins Hannah Francis Award
The teenager has battled back from a head injury and acute appendicitis to complete her season's eventing
