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Mare keeps a watchful eye as rescuers help foal stuck in aqueduct

A foal who was stuck in an aqueduct three feet deep has been reunited with her mother thanks to the RSPCA. The filly was spotted by walkers in the leat, or man-made watercourse, on...

Kaimanawa horses in training for new homes

Every year a muster takes place to keep the number of wild horses, on Defence Force land near Waiouru, in check.

‘Do the right thing’: police urge owner of dog who attacked pony to come forward

The owner of a dog who attacked a therapy pony in Devon is urged to “do the right thing” and come forward to police. Officers from Devon & Cornwall Police are appealing for inf...

Shetland pony visit brings smiles to Penicuik care home residents

Residents at a Penicuik care home enjoyed a memorable visit from some unusual guests when Shetland ponies trotted through the building.

Two rare miniature horses just 2ft tall stolen from farm

The animals, who are just 2 ft 8 inches tall, were thoughto have been taken between 8pm on May 27 and 1am on May 28 from a farm. (Picture: Kent Police/PA Wire) Two rare miniatur...

‘He’s a dream – a true kid’s pony’: Welsh pony and 10-year-old rider take Windsor title

Family team claims supreme spot at the Fell Pony Society’s 2026 Stallion and Colt Show – and a mare takes the golden HOY...

Concern for rare equine breed’s future as numbers decline – but signs of hope elsewhere

G0Y5BM Black Hackney Stallion Horse in green field with ears extendedThe Hackney horse and pony has suffered a further decline, the latest Rare Breeds Survival Trust (RBST) figures...

Care home hosts Easter event with alpacas, a pony, and more

A Torfaen care home hosted an Easter event featuring alpacas, a pony, and seasonal activities.

‘Every day is a win’: tiny pony dumped to die has ‘light back in her eyes’ as she takes small steps towards recovery

Annie soon after her arrivalA tiny pony dumped emaciated, alone and “utterly exhausted” has “light back in her eyes” as she continues to make progress towards health, her rescuers...

Panic on the moor after herd of feral goats reported missing

Land managers in the area say the semi-wild animals damage habitat

In Search Of Ponies!

Eight of us loaded up two vehicles and headed out (or should I say UP!) to Grayson Highlands State Park to see if we could spot any ponies along the Appalachian Trail.Some had been...

‘We thought we were going to have to have him put down’: much loved 20-year-old bounces back to lead Shetland one-two in...

Briar Snowman and Penny Richardson are senior ridden champions at Windsor 2026.A much-loved gelding who was almost put down on health grounds has claimed...

Mum and daughter who left ‘dying’ pony in -6C ‘very regretful’ of their actions

A mother and daughter who left an emaciated pony to die in temperatures of -6C have been given suspended prison sentences. Jewell, one of five equids kept by Chloe Hudson, 27, and...

‘I knew he would look after me’: decorated flat pony proves his mettle, and lands Windsor working hunter title

Young horse found dead on busy Bristol road

Police want to find the men pictured

Schoolchildren delighted by lambs, puppies and parrots during farm visit

Nursery and Reception children from Charlton-on-Otmoor CE Primary School took a trip to Manor Farm, where they met lambs, puppies, emus, parrots and chickens.

Battersea Park Children's Zoo- Tiny venue champions rare breeds

Battersea Park Children's Zoo- Tiny venue champions rare breeds

Battersea Park Children's Zoo- Tiny venue champions rare breeds

Battersea Park Children's Zoo- Tiny venue champions rare breeds

English Pony Found Unharmed Having Been Trapped Entirely Inside a Tractor Tire

A wild rescue story with a mystery comes from Stoke-on-Trent, where a pony was found entirely trapped inside a tractor tire. Neither residents nor rescuers had any clue or idea as...

‘Nothing compares to it anywhere else in the world’: local home-bred stallion leads 2026 Barley Saturday parade

‘A very delicate rescue’ of pony found completely stuck inside tractor tyre

We all know the strange situations horses can find themselves in – but there can’t be many as odd as this one. This pony was found completely stuck in a large tractor tyre, which w...

‘We’ve never won a championship quite as big as this’: Fell stallion lands Royal Windsor M&M in-hand championship

Do you recognise these men? Police release pictures of three males in connection with death of horse

Police investigating the death of a horse on a road in Bristol have released CCTV images of three men they want to speak to. H&H reported last month that Avon and Somerset poli...