Three men have pleaded guilty to threatening and abusive behaviour in a brawl at the Avon Vale Hunt in Lacock on December 27.

Two fire crews were dispatched to the scene at Wingate, east Durham, where they used a sling to prevent him becoming more submerged, before pulling him out using straps and an animal harness.

The result has delighted rural campaigners, who had urged local councillors to back the local rural community ahead of the vote which took place at New Hall on Monday (March 28).

North Wales Police confirmed it has had information on two vehicles seen entering the site, in the Cefn Mawr area, over the past few days.

We're investigating after taking two Shetland ponies - one with seriously overgrown hooves - into care.

Police Constable Katherine Harvey has recently been chosen to lead Nottinghamshire Police’s HorseWatch scheme and will be working closely with the equestrian community to identify and resolve a variety of issues.

After the fire was put out almost two hours later, the remains of five horses were found.

North Yorkshire Police are appealing for help to identify a suspect who is alleged to have withdrawn hundreds of pounds using stolen bank cards.

An online petition has been launched urging support for a Herefordshire farmer who carried out river works along the protected River Lugg.

Northamptonshire Police said Mark Ferguson was on a hunt in a field in Clipston Road, Market Harborough, on 19 October 2019 when his group became involved in a row with activists.

Equine tack and tools, worth £20,000, were taken from a stable in Penhow, Newport on Wednesday 2 March between midnight and 5am.

High-vis vests are being supplied to a number of stables where riders use the local roads to help raise awareness of the issue of close passes and also promote the Operation Snap initiative.

A man has been arrested in connection with a collision in Newent on Monday (7 March) which resulted in the death of a horse.

Horse riders have the same right to be on the road as motorists, cyclists or any other user group and using the roads is sometimes a necessity for many horse riders. Horses can be unpredictable and sensitive to sounds or sudden movement so motorists need to ensure they pass slowly and quietly and give at least 2 metres passing distance.

Officers are appealing for witnesses and information in relation to a collision in Newent yesterday, Monday 7 March, which involved a vehicle and a horse.