There are a wide variety of UK horse breeds, ranging from the diminutive hardy Shetland pony that still roams freely across the Shetland Isles off the north east coast of mainland Scotland ...

But experts warn the country’s native horse breeds are in danger ... to save the ancient creatures and ‘buy British’. The 12 rare British breeds now make up just 1 per cent of the country ...

yet kind-hearted breed of horse unique to Ireland and native to the area in the west of Ireland known for its rugged yet beautiful landscape. Connemara is blessed with moors and bogs that will ...