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'They were best pals and always together’: Simonsig leaves behind his soulmate

The Nicky Henderson-trained gelding developed a remarkable relationship with his stablemate before sustaining a fatal injury on the racecourse

Equine herpes virus outbreak: latest update

Earlier this month horseandhound.co.uk reported that four horses had been put down following the outbreak

Rider falls from horse in terrifying lion chase

The footage has been viewed more than 100,000 times

Top lot breaks record at Goresbridge Go For Gold

The eventer sold for €160,000, in a sale that has provided a 'shot in the arm' for Ireland's sport horse industry

Six-figure prize for 2017 Badminton winner

'The winner of the most prestigious event of them all will be properly rewarded'

'Party pony' locks himself in van after birthday celebrations

The eight-year-old stallion spent 40 minutes in the back of the vehicle

Freddy and family thank 'wonderful' supporters as injured jockey leaves intensive care

Freddy Tylicki has been moved to a general spinal ward, but is likely to remain in hospital for 'some considerable time'

Your chance to ride in a race at Cheltenham with Skelton, Hobday and Fox-Pitt

Riders are invited to apply to take part in the race, which will be held at Cheltenham next spring in aid of Willberry Wonder Pony

RSPCA hits back at MPs' calls to curtail its prosecuting powers

RSPCA chief executive Jeremy Cooper said the call "flies in the face of the majority of evidence put before the committee"

Damning report into animal welfare legislation published

"It is unacceptable that in a modern society no state organisation is responsible for animal welfare"

'One of the greatest creatures God ever created': Watch Olympia's emotional Valegro retirement video

Carl Hester, Charlotte Dujardin, Alan Davies, Natasha Baker and Claire Balding are among those to pay tribute to the dressage superstar in the short film

Confessions of a horsey couple blog: I giggled when ladies asked where they could find 'such nice-fitting trousers'

'You know the situation is bad when trying to make people notice that you are sweaty and smell of horse is the better of two options'

'I don't want to kill a horse': Motorcyclist's fears for riders hacking in the dark

A motorcyclist who came across horses being ridden on a road in the dark has called for riders to make sure they can be seen by other road users

11 things you need to know before becoming a working pupil

Before you take the plunge and become a working pupil, here are some things you might want to consider

Hunks strip one final time in reach for £50,000 target

“We are at about £40,000 now with the current fundraising, and we would like to reach £50,000 to cap it off”

MPs debate tougher sanctions for attacks on police horses

More than 122,500 people have signed the petition, leading to a debate in parliament

Could you #giveacobajob asks the Blue Cross

The Blue Cross is hoping to get #giveacobajob trending on social media and wants your help

'My horse saved my life' says teenager diagnosed with heart condition

Had it not been for the ex-racehorse 'I don't know how long I would have been lying there'

Gemma Tattersall: how to make your horse focus on his footwork

The Olympic eventer takes us through a step-by-step guide to one of her favourite exercises — a bounce to a parallel to a bounce — which aims to stop your horse rushing, and think about where he's placing his feet instead

Welfare situation 'tipped towards crisis point'

Bad weather and the actions of irresponsible owners have contributed to one charity 'operating at maximum capacity'