Strangles is a serious equine disease, endemic in the UK horse population. The focus for Strangles Awareness Week in 2024 is about empowering horse owners to take proactive measures in disease prevention, supported by equine charities. By making a few changes to existing horse care can make a real impact on the spread of disease.…

Two ponies have been reported stolen from a field off Lilliechurch Road, Cliffe Woods, Rochester, ME3 7HW, next to the B2000. The chestnut pony is elderly and on medication. Date believed to be 2nd May, 2024. If you have any information that could assist the police with their inquiries please call 101, ask for KENT…

Ifor Williams horse trailer stolen between 1100 and 1900 hrs on 9th April, 2024, from a private field in Ridge Lane, Romsey Hants. Please report any sightings to Hampshire Police on 101 quoting reference : RMS 44240149095. For advice on horse trailer security please see the advice section on the Operation Gallop website – www.operationgallop.org.uk.

Greater Manchester Police have recently added a new horse to their Tactical Mounted Unit (TMU), and he goes by the name of Trooper. The 10-year-old Shire horse was formerly known as Joey. However, due to tradition in the Mounted Unit, he has been renamed Trooper, based on a character from a Charles Dickens novel. His…

The Horse’s Trust Home of Rest welcomed nine horses from the Household Cavalry, two from the police and one from the Light Dragoons on the same day. The first three to arrive at the sanctuary in Buckinghamshire were Household Cavalry horses Kilmanjaro, Jaipur and Harvester, retiring after 14, 13 and 11 years respectively. Kilimanjaro, was accompanied by his…

Following on from the amazing success of last year’s events Bransby Horses are once again hosting a series of talks for horse owners covering the latest equine management topics, such as track systems and alternative grazing set-ups. These events are completely free and aimed at horse owners, equestrian business owners and land proprietors. Bransby Horses…

Lancashire Constabulary are looking for new hooved talent to join a new riding course! What we need – Minimum 16hh, mares or geldings – All breeds considered – Over 5 years old – Good to handle – Able to walk/trot/canter in the school and jump at least 80cm fences – Generally good tempered and safe…

A Shetland Pony who was stolen from a field in the Castle Combe area eight months ago has been reunited with her owner. Maisey the miniature Shetland mare was taken from a field between July 11 and 12, 2023. The 16-year-old pony’s owner appealed for her safe return but despite enquiries and a number of…

The BHS (British Horse Society) has issued an appeal to the public to stop feeding horses after a foal suffered a bout of colic when he was fed by passers-by. Samson, whose field bordered a public footpath, presented with “severe abdominal pain” after he was fed what was suspected to be human food. His owner was distraught to…

28/3/24 – Break in at a yard in Milton Bryan. Goats, chickens and ducks stolen and severely injured another duck . Tack room was attempted to be broken into. Please be vigilant, review your security and if you have any information that could assist the Police with their inquiries please call 101mand ask for Bedfordshire…