PICTURES: Herculean horse impresses as crowds flock to Moray timber festival
A hard-working wonder horse named Tarzan proved one of the star attractions at a celebration of "all things wood" over the weekend.
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Aberdeenshire horse diagnosed with equine influenza
A horse in Aberdeenshire has been diagnosed with equine influenza while in quarantine – the most northerly confirmed case in 2019.
Fitness trackers for racehorses could enhance performance and reduce injuries
Researchers have developed a wearable device for racehorses – similar to fitness trackers used by humans – to provide real-time measures of vital signs.
A four-legged eco warrior called Obama is pitching in to help clean an Aberdeenshire beach
A four-legged eco warrior has been helping to clean up a north-east beauty spot.
Horses in overturned horsebox on A9 rescued
Shortly before 2pm, two horses inside an overturned horsebox were rescued from a ditch on the southbound A9, near to the Skiach Services at Alness, 25 miles north of Inverness.
Motorist hits horse with car on north-east road
Emergency services were to the scene where a car struck a horse this morning. The incident happen at around 6.30am on the B9001 in Rothienorman. A spokeswoman said: “Police received reports of a car hitting an animal at 6.30am this morning. The road was partially closed but has now reopened as of 7.45am.
Firefighters called to rescue horse stuck in horse box in Aberdeenshire
Firefighters were called to an Aberdeenshire farm tonight after a horse became stuck in a horse box and its owner was unable to free it from its predicament.
Appeal to find home for Aberdeenshire horse
The Scottish SPCA is appealing to the public for help in rehoming an animal in its care.
North-east sanctuaries step in after closure of Scottish rescue centre
Two north-east animal sanctuaries have stepped in to rehome creatures great and small following the closure of a rescue centre.
Horse needed 28 stitches after being deliberately injured near Ellon
Police have launched a public appeal after a horse was deliberately injured near Ellon.
32 photos to celebrate World Animal Day
It’s World Animal Day and to celebrate we are showing off some of your favourite pets. Can you spot your treasured little friend in our gallery?
Horse gets stuck in the mud on Orkney – prompting a three-hour rescue operation
They say true friends stick by you through thick and thin - and it seems that applies to thick mud as well.
Urgent plea for volunteers to support Riding for Disabled
A north-east charity is calling for volunteers to help with horse riding classes for people with additional support needs.
Council will finally sell horse which lived in woman’s living room on Isle of Lewis
A council which won a four-year battle to remove a pony from the house it was being kept in may have finally found it a new home.
North-east animal sanctuary marks 20th anniversary with fundraising weekend
Aberdeenshire-based Willows Animal Sanctuary marked its 20th anniversary with a weekend of fundraising for animals in their care.
Scottish SPCA welcomes new baby foal
The Scottish SPCA was delighted to welcome a baby foal into the world yesterday morning.
Western Isles Council confirm horse will get a new home after four-year ownership battle
A council that won a four-year possession battle over a horse that lived in a house with its owner is finally set to find it a new home.
Island council decision to remove horse from house upheld
A sheriff has upheld a council’s decision to remove a horse from a woman’s home in the Western Isles, ending a lengthy legal battle.
Willows says goodbye to ‘dear old boy’ Fluke at 42
He was one of the best-loved characters at a north-east animal sanctuary.
Appeal after accident between a horse and a car in the Highlands
Police in the Highlands are appealing for witnesses after an accident between a horse carrying a rider and a car.
Woman in hospital after falling from a horse
A woman was in hospital last night after falling off a horse in a north-east village.
‘Slow down’ plea as rider thrown by spooked horse
Shocking footage has emerged of a woman being thrown from her horse after it was scared by a passing lorry.
Inseparable Tully and Eric need your help to find a new home together
An inseparable horse and donkey are looking for a new home together after striking up an unlikely friendship at a north-east animal rescue centre.
Pictures show the moment horse was rescued after falling down north-east cliff
These pictures show how a team of rescuers saved a horse after it fell 20ft down a north-east cliff.
VIDEO: Horse reunited with owner after falling down north-east cliff
A horse has been reunited with its owner after falling down a cliff in Aberdeenshire. The alarm was raised just after 1pm and fire crews made their way to the scene in Cammachmore. A multi-agency rescue was launched involving Scottish Fire and Rescue Service crews, police, coastguard and the Scottish SPCA.
Emergency after woman gets stuck in ditch with a horse in north-east forest
Emergency services were called out to a north-east forest after reports of a woman being stuck in a ditch with a horse.
Drink and drug fuelled rampage that led to man stabbing horse in the head
A man who stabbed a horse in the head while on a drink and drug-fuelled rampage has been spared jail.
VIDEO: Horse stolen from field and shot multiple times
A pensioner has blasted thieves who stole and shot his horse leaving the animal peppered with pellets - including one in his eye.
Fire crews called after pony falls in pit at north-east farm
Fire crews were called to a north-east farm to help a Shetland pony that fell into a pit.
VIDEO: Carer caught on video stealing from frail granny escapes jail
Mary Kelly, stole £2,500 from the home of a pensioners she was looking after but was caught thanks to a hidden camera placed in a clock.
VIDEO: Ex-racing horse and a chicken strike up a stable friendship
An ex-racing horse and a chicken have struck up a stable friendship and now do everything together - from riding to sleeping.
Why the long face? Horses can read your facial expressions, scientists found
For the first time, it has been found that horses are able to distinguish between angry and happy faces.