Scotland
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Police horse dies on duty: tributes paid to ‘one of a kind’ mare
‘She looked after you and was a brave, kind and sweet-natured mare who exceeded all expectations in her short career’
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Devastation as Clydesdale broodmare dies nine months after her colt from suspected public feeding
“We try to breed a foal every year and this loss has put our breeding programme back to square one”
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‘Saving the greatest horse’: Clydesdale stars in television documentary
Clydesdales were once numerous in their native Scotland, where they were first recognised as a breed in 1826, and went on to be so desired as a working animal that in 1911 a prized stallion sold for the equivalent of £1m
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‘This tiny scrap of life blinked at me’: 15kg foal who beat the odds is thriving three years on
“She wanted to live, at no point did I ever get the feeling she had had enough so I made the decision to go on the journey and see where we ended up, taking one day at a time”
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Tighter restrictions for 11 areas of Scotland make competitions unviable
“The main impact of the restrictions from our point of view is on the venues again. They’re unlikely to be able to run viable competitions with the restricted geography of where competitors come from”
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‘Pathfinder for Scotland’: heartbreak as much-loved retired police horse put down
“He really was one of the kindest horses we have ever had the privilege of looking after and it is safe to say he has left a huge hole in all our hearts”
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‘He’s a legend’: Grand National winner One For Arthur retires
“The most important thing is for him to go into a home where he’s going to be given something active to do because it can be very hard for these horses – he’s not ready yet just to spend his time in a field”
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Horse to lose eye after fireworks incident
More than £13,400 has been raised by well-wishers towards the gelding’s vet fees, of which the remainder will be split between the SSPCA and World Horse Welfare
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‘No justification’ for ‘worst case of neglect’ seen by welfare inspector
The man pleaded guilty to causing unnecessary suffering when he appeared in court last month following the SSPCA investigation
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Joy as equestrian competition gets the nod to resume in Scotland
Horsescotland chair Grant Turnbull said there will ‘no doubt’ be challenges ahead to allow competition to resume in a practical manner, but said public health and safety always be at the fore
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‘Disappointment’ as horse shows remain on hold in Scotland
‘We are acutely aware of the need for equestrian competitions, events and businesses to resume’
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New guidance on riding and coaching in Scotland as lockdown eases
‘We urge everyone to be respectful of the guidelines. This will help us ensure that we can advance to a fully phased reintroduction of the sport as we all know and love it, when the time is right’
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‘A true gentleman’: tributes paid to young rider killed in farm accident
‘His rosie cheeks and beaming smile will be greatly missed around the town [and] across the wider Borders’
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See Scotland from your horse: new tourist scheme to target riders
‘We have the perfect combination of spectacular countryside and a heritage of long-established trails’
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‘Good night, Wee Man’: much-loved military Shetland dies aged 30
‘The Queen always asked for him and everyone always smiled when they saw him, this is a testament to how loved he was’
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Cheeky Shetland takes a nibble of Prince Harry
The cheeky Shetland also took a swipe at The Queen’s flowers when Her Majesty visited Stirling Castle last summer
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Shetland takes emergency trip in car boot to treat sore tooth
The Shetland pony, who has dwarfism, needed to urgently see a specialist for her cracked tooth
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Seriously injured rider thanks air ambulance for ‘amazing’ care
‘I’m lucky because I can speak for myself, but sometime people aren’t as lucky as me’
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Grand National hero out for the season with injury
Trainer Lucinda Russell said the horse’s welfare “comes first” and his owners have taken “triumph and disaster in an impeccable manner”
