Horses

A summer 2025 drought, brought on by extreme weather, is pushing hay prices up.

The 20-year-old mare was sedated and pulled free in a rescue operation lasting several hours.

Flair the miniature horse was "essentially in sepsis shock" when she arrived at the equine hospital.

Cumbrian Heavy Horses is selling four of its horses and exploring other ways to "stay afloat".

Remus Horse Sanctuary says a lack availability of hay could lead to a rise in animal welfare problems.

One horse rescue charity says it received an "unprecedented" number of calls to help animals.

Claire Howie describes 12-year-old Skeaping as her best friend who saved her from a "dark place".