Horses fall under the definition of "Personal chattels" as contained in section 55 (1) (x) Adminstration of Estates Act 1925 ('AEA 1925'), as do cats, dogs and other "tame" animals and would go to whoever you left your personal chattels to. However, if you have a valuable horse and died leaving...
Really glad to hear you have done this. I know it's not a subject we like to think about, but not everyone lives to a ripe old age and the friend or relative who offers to look after your horse if you die may find themselves out of work or suffering from a terminal illness in the future and no...