Countryside Alliance

Horrific zoo fire sparks reminder of sky lantern dangers

‘While sky lanterns are used to create a spectacle in the sky, they are also a serious danger to the countryside, livestock and wildlife’

Dressage for AP McCoy while Big Star and Valegro join parade of heroes at Cheltenham

Fund admits it made a mistake in awarding cash to anti-hunting group

‘The rural communities we serve are at the heart of our business and we would not intentionally act in a manner that would jeopardise these relationships’

‘Entirely illogical’ plan to ban trail-hunting voted down

Council to consider banning trail-hunting on its land

The Countryside Alliance is asking its members to contact their councillors ahead of the vote

Act now to protect your local Boxing Day meet

The Countryside Alliance is urging people to write to their local council leaders to express support for meets to continue in the heart of their communities

8 equestrian charity calendars for 2019

Keep track of all your horsey appointments — and support a good cause — with one of these charity calendars for 2019

Always wanted to try hunting? Have a go during newcomers' week

The Countryside Alliance's hunting newcomers' week provides the ideal opportunity for those new to the sport to have a go. Here's how you can get involved

Hung parliament: what does the election mean for the equestrian world?

The equine industry, business rates, hunting, the countryside and Brexit are among the key areas members of the equestrian world are seeking answers on

'The time has come to unite': Countryside Alliance takes a stand over abuse

The organisation is seeking a meeting with Facebook and is calling for people in the countryside to unite and take a stand against social media abuse

Hunt members consider appeal following guilty verdicts under Hunting Act

The trio all pleaded not guilty and are now taking legal advice following the conclusion of the three-day trial

Equine industry calls for fair deal on business rates

Some equestrian businesses face huge increases in their business rates — H&H looks at what you need to know and how this will affect the horse world

Retired Grand National winner returns to victory at Aintree

The jockey said it was an 'incredible feeling' to return to the famous course, where he was first past the post again

Police powers to unmask hunt saboteurs used just once in past three years

The Countryside Alliance sent Freedom of Information (FOI) requests to all police forces in England and Wales

Countryside Alliance chairman condemns trolls for online abuse after child's death

The chairman of the Countryside Alliance has warned that the online reaction to Bonamie Armitage's death 'should concern us all'

Evidence heard as Animal Welfare Act review begins

The government is reviewing the effectiveness of the Act, regulation surrounding the sale and advertising of pets as well as enforcement of current animal welfare legislation

Boxing Day meets in pictures

Boxing Day meets as popular as ever

Proposals to change Hunting Act were legitimate, report finds

A parliamentary committee report has found that proposals to amend the terms of exempt hunting within the Act were a legitimate use of the Secretary of State’s powers

RSPCA to have prosecution powers investigated

The Government’s environment and select committee has announced that an inquiry would be forthcoming