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Investigation into smuggled horses highlights abhorrent exploitation
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Foal abuser sentenced after shocking cruelty case
Foal puts her ‘Faith’ in the future as her abuser is sentenced in shocking case of cruelty.

Welcoming Pippa Funnell to book-signing at Badminton Horse Trials
Olympic medallist Pippa Funnell will be signing her new children’s books at our stand.

Our response to welfare recommendations by the Equine Ethics and Wellbeing Commission
We warmly welcome the newly published vision for ensuring the future involvement of horses in sport.

Ride to Parliament raises awareness of horse smuggling
Horses being ridden through London to Parliament: A real spectacle bearing a sobering message.

World Horse Welfare Statement in response to the Grand National 2023
“Yesterday was a very sad day,” said Roly Owers, Chief Executive of World Horse Welfare, responding to the events at the 3-day Grand National meet.

World Horse Welfare attend House of Commons animal welfare roundtable discussion
Call for a New Model of Enforcement for Animal Welfare by Parliamentary Group, Local Authorities and Animal Welfare Charities.

Webinar: Equine behaviour and wellbeing through management
Wednesday 15th February will see equine behaviourists Justine Harrison and Rosa Verwijs return to discuss how the way we manage our horses can have huge implications on their physical and psychological health.

Disbelief at what was on rescued foal’s foot
Our Field Officers never know what they will find when they attend a welfare concern. Little Tintin certainly took us all by surprise though!