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World Horse Welfare confirms its centres will remain closed to the public until 2021

After careful consideration, the charity has reluctantly decided to keep its Visitor Centres closed to the public until February (half-term) 2021.

View the UN HLPF Side Event online

The jointly-hosted event looked at Working animals: Climate change and public health issues in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals.

Equine charities invite stakeholders to UN event

The Donkey Sanctuary and World Horse Welfare will be hosting their first virtual side event at this year’s United Nations High Level Political Forum

Supporter inspired to set up hacking challenge gets riders fundraising countrywide

The fundraising challenge has proved incredibly popular with horses and riders of all ages around the country.

Charity’s appeal given boost on national radio by well-known TV gardener

TV gardener Alan Titchmarsh has lent his support – and voice – to our Welfare Line Appeal.

Fern had been neglected for weeks

Fern was in very poor condition but her life was transformed thanks to a call to our Welfare Line.

Petplan Charitable Trust announces new Covid-19 Equine Rescues Emergency Fund

The Petplan Charitable Trust (PPCT) has joined together with World Horse Welfare and the National Equine Welfare Council (NEWC) to create a Covid-19 Equine Rescues Emergency Fund.

International equine welfare projects adapt to Covid-19 restrictions to protect horses through the pandemic

Find out how our international projects with working horses, donkeys and mules around the world have adapted to deal with the impact of the coronavirus pandemic.

Beautiful foal named after inspirational veteran Captain Tom Moore

Supporters vote overwhelmingly to name new arrival Captain Tom

Coronavirus advice

Updated 5th January 2021: How to look after your horse during the current restrictions

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