Horse attacks

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"

Partially-sighted pony seriously injured in knife attack

The two-year-old cob was out with three other horses at the time. Police have said they are doing "everything they can" to identify the culprits

Man jailed for sexually assaulting horse

Alan Blackman, 31, of no fixed address, admitted attempted intercourse with a horse and trespass with intent to commit a sexual offence

Donkey dies following acid attack

The RSPCA is appealing for information after a donkey (not pictured) was attacked with acid

Horse dies after suffering severe head injuries in 'barbaric' attack

The RSPCA is appealing for information after the horse right ear plus part of the right side of her face had been cut off

Man admits sexual attack on horse

The man was caught thanks to CCTV installed by the horse’s owner

Horrific horse attack sparks 5,000-strong petition

A petition calling for a review into sentencing of animal abusers has received more than 5,000 signatures in six days

Horse dies after horrific attack in Aberdeenshire

Police Scotland are appealing for information after a horse was reportedly stabbed and sexually assaulted

Horse put down after suspected attack in field

A thoroughbred has died after being found with serious head injuries following a suspected attack

Clydesdale mare recovering from 'sickening' attack with long sharp stake

The eight-year-old mare is recovering from major surgery to remove a two-and-a-half feet long sharp stake *Warning: report contains images you might find upsetting*

Pony killed in vicious brick attack *Warning: graphic image*

The pony was believed to have been hit repeatedly over the head with a breeze block in the senseless attack

Police appeal after donkey stabbed 12 times

Police are appealing to find the attacker of a 22-year-old donkey, who was found with 12 puncture wounds to her legs, abdomen and neck

Horse victim of vicious knife attack

Horse left needing 90 stitches after being attacked with butcher’s knife

Traditional show cob attacked at Equifest

A competitor at Equifest was devastated when she returned to her horse's stable

Man who slashed horse in revenge attack fails to clear his name

A man who slashed his ex-girlfriend’s horse to the bone in a revenge attack has failed to clear his name in court

Pony attacked with staples and cigarettes

An H&H reader is appealing for information after she found her pony with cigarette burns *Warning: graphic images*

Pony shot with a crossbow in Sussex

The RPSCA and police are appealing for information after a 3-year-old pony was shot with a crossbow in Sussex

Pony shot in head with crossbow arrow

The RSPCA is appealing for witnesses after a pony was found with 20-inch arrow lodged in her face

Sickening attack on Icelandic pony in Scotland

Police are appealing for information after a pony was attacked, resulting in vets having to surgically remove part of his genitals

Masked men attack hunt staff and supporters

Hunts are being asked to report all incidents with antis and saboteurs following attacks by masked men in north Derbyshire and South Yorks — one of which