Visitors warned: ‘look but don’t touch’ as ponies on Dartmoor develop strangles
The charities involved are expecting more visitors to the moor when lockdown restrictions ease
How the horse-human relationship affects our most important decisions *H&H Plus*
Two connected studies looked into the unique relationship between horses and humans, and how this affects decisions from purchase through to euthanasia. H&H speaks to the researchers to find out more
THE unique nature of the horse-human relationship, from financial purchase to family member to euthanasia, has been explored in research that it is hoped will help all parties in future. A qualitative study on the influence of the horse-human bond on key events in equine lifetimes, and the follow-up cross-sectional research on buying and euthanasia […]
Whispering Willows sanctuary owner banned after 137 horses removed and two put down
“Sadly, when things went wrong, these horses suffered the consequences”
Five-star event rider Matthew Wright dies age 38
Five-star British event rider Matthew Wright has died at the age of 38. His family announced the news today (15 February) “with great sadness”. “Matthew has always been open with everyone about his own battles with mental health and has worked hard to support others through their own,” his family said in a statement. “Please […]
Campaign to stop public feeding horses gathers momentum
“People mean well and are trying to be kind, so we’ve got to go about it the right way”
Firm’s ‘wholesale theft’ fears as goods worth £10,000 stolen en route from Europe
The business owner believes some of the stolen goods are for sale on eBay
Owner determined to ride again after horrific accident left her in intensive care for months
“It would mean everything to be able to ride him; absolutely everything. I don’t care how long it takes me, I’ll get there”
Horse loses sheath and part of penis after major melanomas found during sheath clean
“He’s so much more than just a horse; he’s everything I work towards and my best friend”
Dam of foal who died after sandwiches found in her field lost to colic days later
“I’ve made laminated pictures of Chicco dead in the field, saying ‘This is what you’ve caused; you did this’”
Desperate Scottish riding schools speak out over lack of support *H&H Plus*
Scottish riding schools are facing all the same challenge as those in England and Wales during this third lockdown, but there are different challenges when it comes to funding. H&H finds out more
DESPERATE Scottish riding schools have spoken out over the lack of financial support as they face their third lockdown in 12 months. The Scottish government has a range of support options for businesses, but as riding schools do not have to close under current restrictions, they are not eligible. You might also be interested in…