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If so, we’d like to know what interests you about horses, what you want to learn more about and what your opinions are.

International equine conference considers: Whose opinion matters?

Social media pile ons, the power of opinion and evidence to effect change in the horse world and the need to show compassion when listening to others were just some of the ideas which arose

Ethical Framework for the use of horses in sport unveiled

More than 90 leaders from equine sport, the veterinary profession, academia and the media contributed to a workshop on 4th October 2021 where an ‘Ethical Framework for the Use of Horses in Sport’ was unveiled.

International equestrian experts consider ‘Whose opinion matters?’

On Thursday November 11th 2021 at 09:45 a stellar array of equestrian professionals and supporters - and World Horse Welfare's President Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal - come together live and consider ‘Whose Opinion Matters?’

Welfare Wednesday Webinars return and consider how rider balance affects horses

World Horse Welfare’s hugely popular series of webinars is set to return after taking a break over the summer

Dedicated team help ‘bag-of-bones’ rescued pony and her foal thrive

Violet was extremely thin, riddled with lice and heavily pregnant when she arrived at Hall Farm in March this year.

Window of opportunity for better welfare for equines in Scotland and Wales

World Horse Welfare has launched a new campaign #ActNow4Horses, targeting a political window of opportunity to push for better welfare for horses in Scotland and Wales.

Abandoned foal to video star: Duke’s life has taken a happy turn.

A little dappled grey pony with a big personality has begun his new life with popular vlogger This Esme in style.

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