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The horse was declared dead at the scene Picture: New Forest Police

Horse killed in two-car crash – with man hospitalised

A HORSE was killed in a two-car crash in the New Forest earlier this week. The crash between a red…

The driver failed to stop at the scene Pictures: New Forest Police

Driver left horse to die after hitting it at speed

A DRIVER left a horse to die after hitting it with their car in the New…

Police thanked drivers for their patience while they helped round up the ponies Picture New Forest Police

Dozens of ponies rounded up for health checks

DOZENS of ponies were rounded up in the New Forest as part of annual health check…

The horse was rescued within three hours Picture: Hampshire & Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service

Horse rescued from muddy bog in New Forest village

A HORSE that sank into a bog in a New Forest village had a lucky escape thanks to the…

Unbridled joy for care home resident thanks to horse and carriage ride birthday treat

A DREAM came true for a care home resident in Poole after she celebrated her 80th birthday in…

Fire jumping motorbikes, stunt horse riders and alpacas – Dorset County Show had it all

THOUSANDS of showgoers braved the rainy weather as they flocked to the Dorset County Show near Dorchester to enjoy…

Owners confirm dead horse is actually just tired

THE owners of a horse near Fordingbridge have confirmed their animal is not dead, but just old. A resident found…