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The NekNomination craze has been sweeping the nation and now it seems that even horses are getting involved. Indiana Ralph from County Durham rode her thoroughbred heavyweight cob Mr Bumble the Third into the Bishop Auckland branch of Tesco and downed a can of Pepsi, reports the Mirror. Friends of the 21-year-old secretary filmed the stunt, as staff at the … More →

The recent bad weather in the UK has led to a number of horse owners having to seek alternative accommodation for their animals. But a woman in Germany has found that it is important to consider the options and their implications carefully. Stephanie Arndt brought her horse into her home to protect it from the storms and has now found … More →

The largest shire horse show in the world is to be held at Arena UK Allington near Grantham on March 22nd and 23rd. It is the first time that the event is being held at the purpose-built equestrian centre, where visitors will be able to see the finest examples of the breed from across Europe. As well as a number of competitions, there … More →

It is not just the human inhabitants of the UK that have felt the effects of the recent floods, but the horses too. A group of eight equines had to be rescued from fields next to the River Chelmer in Chelmsford as the waters rose and took over the surrounding area. The operation took two days and involved both fire … More →

The Royal Mail is set to release a set of stamps honouring the working horses of Britain next month, reports Horse and Hound. When purchased together, the six stamps will be presented in an envelope with the picture of a galloping Clydesdale on the front. It will be the perfect collectors' item for horse lovers. One of the stamps features … More →

Did you know that the Dragon's Den investor Deborah Meaden is a horse lover? Behind that steely exterior lies a woman keen to help the world's equines have better lives. She has teamed up with the Brooke charity to promote their efforts to re-educate owners in South America and Asia about the welfare of horses, donkeys and mules, reports the … More →

The tourism agency VisitEngland is marking the Chinese year of the horse by highlighting some of the equine-based trips people can do in the country. This is great for horse-lovers who hate leaving their beloved animals at home or want to have a holiday surrounded by all things horse related. Suggestions include participating in a bring-your-horse break, which allows owners … More →

Horse lovers are joining the call for December 13th to be designated as the International Day of the Horse. The drive is being fronted by the firm Alltech, which has taken its campaign to the United Nations, where a decision is yet to be made on whether the event will be officially recognised. Dr Pearse Lyons, president of the company, said: … More →

A horse owner has been reunited with her bay cob three years after he was stolen and then sold to a riding school in Scotland. Despite being more than 400 miles away from home, an internet search by the owners of the centre allowed them to discover where Quincey belonged. Teresa Newcome-Baker was astonished when she received the phone call … More →

A 4.4-million-year-old horse species has been discovered by two teams of scientists in Ethiopia, filling in a gap in the evolution of the modern animal. Fossil rich deposits of the Eurygnathohippus woldegabrieli confirm it was the size of a small zebra and had three toes on its hooves. A report into the discovery of the animal that is believed to … More →