Horsetalk

Steven Spielberg's epic "War Horse" has thrown the spotlight on the military service of horses. Marcus Wilson spent a year researching the role of New Zealand horses who served in...

The hard work of horse trials volunteers has been recognised with a prize draw for tickets to some of the country's premier events.

British horse feed manufacturer has added three times world number one event rider William Fox-Pitt to its sponsorship portfolio.

Horse owners are being urged to beware of rogue traders who promise to give horses a good home, then on-sell them or send them to slaughter.

Animal rights group Peta has fired off a shot at the new HBO horse-racing drama, "Luck", over the deaths of two thoroughbreds - one during the filming of the pilot...

How did zebras earn their stripes? Research published in the latest issue of the Journal of Experimental Biology suggests the stripes are an adaptation which helps deter blood-sucking flies.

Four donkeys in desperate need of care have been rescued after being found abandoned on a road in Armagh, Northern Ireland.

Four-time champion jockey Josh Gifford, who trained 1981 Grand National winner Aldaniti, died on Thursday at the age of 70.

Social media proved its worth in mobilising veterinary students from Louisiana State University to help in the care of dozen of horses seized from a farm.

Fusilier, Duchess and Major offer one heap of horsepower, and they are now strutting their stuff at Redwings Horse Sanctuary in Britain.

Eighteen-hand Saxon has been on a 15-year journey through life that has taken him back to his birthplace - and soon he will be reunited with his mum.

The longest-serving police horse in Humberside, northern England, is set to retire after a 15-year career in which he shone.

Police horse Chiswick is taking a well-earned three-month break from his London police career.

Tired of seeing horse whisperers in action? Perhaps you could brighten your day with a chicken whisperer.

Horse industry leaders are being urged to follow research into training and racing surfaces.

Changes to road traffic rules in Australia have meant that horses are now classed as vehicles.

The Canterbury Arabian Horse Club ran their 33rd All-Arabian Horse Show last weekend, with Australian judge Pam Roydhouse, of Chip Chase Stud in New South Wales.

Dressage rider Louisa Hill is the first equestrian named to New Zealand's Olympic team for London 2012.

An American veterinarian has called for more research into the demographics of horses deemed unwanted to show the horse industry where it needs to focus its efforts.

A bill has been introduced in the United States aimed at enhancing veterinary training and education in the care of wildlife and zoo animals.

The Bureau of Land Management has filled three positions on the National Wild Horse and Burro Advisory Board.

A bill allowing the expansion of the wild horse herd that inhabits North Carolina's Outer Banks has unanimously passed the US House of Representatives.

Joyce Barkhouse, the Canadian author of the book "Pit Pony", has died at the age of 98 in Nova Scotia.

A British woman suing over an accident in which her face was stomped on by a horse after she was thrown off during a test ride has taken her case...

Canadian para-equestrian riders were at the top of their game at the Wellington Classic Sunshine Challenge CPEDI 3* in West Palm Beach, Florida, late last month.

Three awards have been made to owners of dressage horses in Britain, recognising their importance of the role to the sport.

Deputies in Virginia are investigating after three horses were found with severe neck lacerations.

Emotions ran high at the 2011/2012 FEI World Cup Vaulting Final in Bordeaux, France at the weekend, where Switzerland's Patric Looser made the perfect exit from the sport when taking...

The Maxwell H. Gluck Equine Research Center at the University of Kentucky is celebrating 25 years as a named center focused on improving the health and wellbeing of the horse.

A young woman was injured in Pennsylvania when a horse-drawn buggy carrying five teenagers was rear-ended in a hit-and-run accident, police report.