The adorable little Shetland will have to wait until he's four years old to attain the official Guinness World Records title.

Horse welfare and animal rights groups are offering $25,000 for information about the slaughter of members of a herd in Arizona.

The strapping Irish Draught cross gelding donated blood so that a fellow sanctuary resident could recover from a health crisis.

The actress, animal activist and equestrian badly injured her leg in a riding accident but lived to ride another day.

Queen Elizabeth II's beloved Fell pony, who watched her funeral procession, "will continue to be much-loved and cared for at the Royal Mews."

A lost horse returns safely home after running with a band of wild mustangs in northern Utah for eight years.

The auction runs from October 3-12 and a range of ages and sexes is on offer from yearlings up to a 17-year-old gelding.

By sequencing and comparing DNA, researchers found that all donkeys can trace their family tree to one 'domestication event' in East Africa.

The 35-minute film features research on how ‘bad’ horse behaviour can actually be an indicator of discomfort.

Veterinary medicines and supplies worth $100,000 were donated through a coordinated effort between the UEF-CF, FEI and USEF.

World Horse Welfare reacts to recent recommendations to improve the conditions during transport of horses and other animals in Europe.

The hardy equines found shelter in the dunes and huddled in groups to weather the storm that devastated the east coast.

A determined 82-year-old, her Irish cob mare and disabled Jack Russell have made the long trek annually for 50 years.

Inner-city youth were encouraged to come out this summer and learn about caring for and riding horses in a special program.

Four RCMP horses led the early procession, while viewers were touched by images of her favourite Fell pony, Emma.