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Rider speaks out on safety after fall that killed his horse

The rider suffered a head injury in the cross-country fall

‘You’re always in my heart’: Olympic horse dies six months into retirement

‘For 10 years he was the greatest friend of mine, my mother and everyone here at the stable’

‘I thought I’d lost him’: horse goes down in terrifying dog attack *Warning: graphic image*

‘Max reared trying to get the dog off, then fell to the floor and wasn’t moving – he totally gave up’

‘He is gone far too soon’: farewell to ‘exceptional’ jumping sire

Former winner among eight horses withdrawn from Badminton

With three weeks to go until Badminton, eight horses have been withdrawn and those near the top of the waiting list have received the call-up

Queen names new police horse – and hands out carrots to top racehorses

The new police horse put his nose towards The Queen’s handbag, expecting a treat

‘The figures don’t lie’: weight gain more than doubles risk of laminitis

It was also found that some management strategies, such as restricting grazing, increased the laminitis risk

Horse pursued on road by ‘whooping’ quad bikers crashes into wall

‘I was shouting at them, saying please stop, it isn’t a game; someone’s going to die’

Horse found ‘mutilated’ in its field had to be put down

There have been reports of a number of attacks on sheep in the same area

Badminton-bound event horse to run in memory of talented young rider

George Crawford’s family has set up a trust in his memory to help others ‘achieve their Everest’ as well as supporting other recognised charities

Top eventing stallion battling serious illness: ‘he’s fought like a lion’

The two-time Barbury CIC3* winner has been critically ill with a serious virus

Yard owner who suffered smashed face calls for horses to be taught better manners

‘I just hope this might make people sit up and pay attention, and put the groundwork in’

Owner hopes viral video of horse falling on road will educate drivers

The video has received more than 300,000 views online

Rider told she was too heavy to ride loses two stone to get back on board

‘It was heartbreaking to be told I shouldn’t be riding her at that weight’

Olympic gold dressage horse rescued from major blaze as others perish

A devastating fire ripped through the elite dressage yard, claiming the lives of horses and resulting in at least one person requiring medical treatment

Carl Hester announces Olympic ride’s competition comeback

‘He is feeling really good — hot as hell — and I’m really looking forward to competing him’

‘Why cross-country becomes dangerous’ — the indisputable link between bitting and falls

Owners urged to take action over potentially fatal parasite

Matthew Wright’s eventing blog: when a £2,000 cob and £10,000 in lessons would be more fun

Matt discusses how making money out of eventing has changed and gives some useful advice on schooling young horses

‘It feels a bit surreal to be competing him’: Charlotte Dujardin showcases future star

‘He was the first foal I bought from Emma, so it feels a bit surreal to be out competing him’