War Horse

When a career comes to an end it can be a lonely and painful time. It's no different in the animal world...

When a racehorse passes the finishing post for the last time, it can be difficult for them to readjust to a new life out of the limelight. There is however a project that is giving racehorses a new staring role

"Horseback UK" are rehousing racehorses with ex service personnel as part of a soldiers rehabilitation and the results are remarkable...

Here's a short clip of the story of a man, Sergeant Major George Beilby... and his horse Monkerhostin. Full feature on Sportshour