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 overseas conflicts. The story he unearthed is harrowing.

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 episide and one during episode seven.

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.