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We are an international charity whose values are grounded in pragmatism and compassion that strives to support and improve the horse-human relationship in all of its guises.

World Horse Welfare's vision is a world where every horse is treated with respect, compassion and understanding.

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International Coalition for Working Equids

Sustainable Development Goals

Responsible tourism

Helping horses during Covid 19

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Working equids and the SDGs

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Sport and leisure horses Overview

Sport and leisure horses – our responsibilities

Our vision for the responsible involvement of horses in sport

What is a social licence to operate?

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Work and production horses Overview

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Advice Overview
Wellbeing essentials Overview

Horses’ Experiences on Yards (HEY) welfare assessment tool

The 3Fs – Friends, forage and freedom

Horse health essentials

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Behaviour Overview

Changing horses’ routines

Training: how do horses learn?

Stereotypic horse behaviours

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Health Overview

Worms: how to control them in horses

Colic in horses

Equine Metabolic Syndrome

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Environment Overview

Rugging horses: when does your horse need a rug?

Pasture management for horse paddocks

Poisonous plants in horse paddocks

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Nutrition Overview

What should I feed my horse?

Weight management strategies for overweight horses

Weight: is your horse the right weight?

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General Advice Overview

Should I carry or use a whip?

Fireworks: keeping your horse safe

Traceability: what does it mean for your horse?

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Worried about a Horse? Overview

Find out how to report an emergency or a less urgent situation in Great Britain.

Welfare Wednesday Webinars Overview

Upcoming webinar

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Horses Explained Overview

Explore our video series where experts explain what your horse wants you to know.
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Featured Article

Orphaned foal rescued at two weeks old now ready for a forever home

Noodles is set to begin a bright, new chapter after being nursed back to health at Hall Farm.
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Latest News

Petunia, Dahlia and their foals blossom at Hall Farm

After a sorry start in life, two little ponies are thriving in our care and have given birth in safety.

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Rescue Stories

Life beyond rescue: A pony for a lifetime

Pepe celebrates nearly 25 years of being much loved in his home.

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Our Blog

Driving change: ending long-distance transport of horses across Europe for slaughter

Progress is being made, but thousands of horses still face long journeys to slaughter across Europe.

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