Horses23 Jan 2026Pony road-death numbers on the riseThe rise in the number of accidents on roads in the national park follows record low figures in 2024.23 Jan 202621 Jan 2026Horse abuse fears as hay prices double A summer 2025 drought, brought on by extreme weather, is pushing hay prices up. 21 Jan 202619 Jan 2026Upside-down horse rescued from ditch by fire crewsThe 20-year-old mare was sedated and pulled free in a rescue operation lasting several hours.19 Jan 202617 Jan 2026Miniature pony and unborn foal saved from sepsis Flair the miniature horse was "essentially in sepsis shock" when she arrived at the equine hospital.17 Jan 202616 Jan 2026Under-threat horse centre 'not ready to give up'Cumbrian Heavy Horses is selling four of its horses and exploring other ways to "stay afloat".16 Jan 20268 Jan 2026Price of hay has doubled, says horse sanctuaryRemus Horse Sanctuary says a lack availability of hay could lead to a rise in animal welfare problems.8 Jan 20268 Jan 2026High hay prices 'leaving horses malnourished'One horse rescue charity says it received an "unprecedented" number of calls to help animals.8 Jan 20267 Jan 2026'Retraining my retired racehorse saved my life'Claire Howie describes 12-year-old Skeaping as her best friend who saved her from a "dark place".7 Jan 20263 Jan 2026Horse rescued after getting stuck in moorland pondFirefighters found the 22-year-old animal 3ft (0.9m) deep in mud and water.3 Jan 2026...