Scotland

Spate of dog attacks on horses spark united approach

‘It’s important that everyone recognises that on a forest visit, other people’s needs might not be quite the same as their own’

Scottish hideaways to make you want to escape north of the border with your horse

With Blair Castle International Horse Trials taking place this weekend (24-27 August 2017), take a look at these heavenly Scottish equestrian properties for sale

Owner’s warning after intruders ‘take blood’ from horse

The owner has tightened her security and is calling on others to do the same after several suspicious incidents at her yard

Popular horse trials at risk from major dual carriageway plans

The venue is calling on riders to submit a feedback form to Transport Scotland explaining why its facilities need to be preserved

Cheeky Shetland takes a swipe at the Queen’s bouquet

The sharp-eyed Shetland mistook the flowers for a tasty snack and was firmly told to “go away” by the Queen, before receiving a consolatory pat on the nose

World-famous Kelpies given groom and 'health check'

A team of specialists have been drafted in to "groom" the Kelpies' coats, inspect their teeth and give them a general "health check"

Clydesdale model for famous Kelpies dies aged 19

Tributes have been paid to Baron, who was the focus for The Kelpies sculpture in Falkirk and the heavy horse art instillation close to the M8 near Glasgow

Giant horse shoe sculpture of Scott Brash unveiled in his home town

The 3m sculpture is made of two tonnes of horse shoes — four of which were once worn by Hello Sanctos — and took 1,000 man hours to create

Besotted with Blair? Settle in Scotland with one of these dream equestrian properties

If you're dreaming of escaping to a Scottish horsey haven, having been hooked on the action at Blair Horse Trials this weekend, take a look at this selection of equestrian properties for sale

Great Scott could be honored with 3m statue

Plans for a 3D statue of Scott Brash jumping a horse over a five-bar showjump have been submitted to Scottish Borders Council

Dog chases horse along road in terrifying attack

The dog chased the horse for around two miles before both animals could be caught

Charity ‘overwhelmed’ by rug donations following Storm Frank

Horseback UK received a "small mountain" of rugs following an appeal on social media

£3.7m redevelopment of veterinary hospital to begin

The current facilities were last refurbished in 1993

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 dies following road accident

A horse has been put down after sustaining leg injuries in a crash with a car

Hitched on horseback… couple wed on the racetrack

A couple made their wedding a day to remember by getting hitched on horseback before going for a gallop up Musselburgh racecourse’s home straight

Scottish riding club given the go ahead to build new base

Aberdeen City Council has gone against officers' recommendations to approve plans for a new riding school to be built

Equine grass sickness survivor completes 300-mile trek

A pony who survived acute equine grass sickness has completed a 300-mile trek across Scotland with her owner to raise awareness of the condition

Study focuses on future of Scottish equestrian industry

A new study has been published which reveals what needs to be done in order to secure the future of the Scottish equine industry