Horses

Despite coming to Britain over 2,000 years ago donkeys are unequipped for wet conditions say the experts at The Donkey Sanctuary

Know your mules from your hinnies? Kayna Prescott, from The Donkey Sanctuary, takes a look at what mules and hinnies are and why they are often chosen as a work animal

Donkeys can make great pets, but need a lot of care says The Donkey Sanctuary.

How long do donkeys live? Do they live longer than horses? Ben Hart from The Donkey Sanctuary takes a look at their lifespan and why it differs to horses

You might think it's nice to feed any strange horses you meet, but please don't says equine charity British Horse Society

What is a filly? What's the difference between a mare and a filly? We explain

Heard the term draft horse but don't know what it means? Here's a quick guide

The British Horse Society explains what to do when you encounter a horse while out and about.

Discover the world's smallest horses – and a record breaker.

From the commonly known to the delightfully obscure, discover the various terms that capture the essence of a group of horses. How many can you name?

We take a look at a horse's diet

Curious about how horses sleep? We explore whether they prefer standing or lying down...

Here are favourite horse quotes from famous horse lovers from Disraeli to Shakespeare.

What's the difference between a pony and a horse? We explain how they differ

Did you know horses can live for decades? We take a look at their lifespan and discover a record breaker

What's the biggest horse breed in the world? What's the tallest horse ever? We take a look at the equine record breakers

All you need to know about Appleby Horse Fair, a traditional gypsy fair in Cumbria

The countryside would look very different were it not for horses. Tiffany Francis- Baker reveals some of the surprising ways horses have sculpted our landscapes

Ever wondered how much horses weigh? We take a look at different breeds and the factors that can impact a horses weight

How fast are horses? What's the fastest horse ever? We take a look

Thinking about buying a horse? We take a look at the costs of owning your own horse

Discover the plethora of horse riding sports

Adam Henson introduces us to the Suffolk Punch, a rare heavy horse breed that was the tractor of yesteryear

We take a look at the equestrian sport of dressage, which earned the nickname 'sport of the dancing horses' in 2012