There is a growing trend of riding ponies and other ‘small but mighty’ equines for adults. So, what’s the appeal of these petite equines?

Here are a number of techniques – some of which are effective, and some which need to be shelved permanently in the name of “desensitizing” horses.

A Belgian jumper who turned down a “fast-track” fine for a colic-related controlled medication violation has been suspended for six months.