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World Horse Welfare welcomes proposed ban on export for slaughter
The Animal Welfare (Kept Animals) Bill includes legislative proposals on live exports for slaughter and livestock worrying - both relevant to equines
World Horse Welfare delivers evidence integral to improving welfare of post-Brexit international transport of horses
World Horse Welfare gives evidence to an Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (EFRA) Commons Select Committee
Royal President visits World Horse Welfare in Norfolk
HRH The Princess Royal visited the Norfolk centre of Britain’s largest equine rescue and rehoming charity on 11th May.
‘Once in a generation’ opportunity to protect animals
50 Animal charities unite to urge Government not to waste ‘once in a generation’ opportunity to protect animals.
Bitter disappointment at overturning of animal abuse conviction
World Horse Welfare is bitterly disappointed about the overturning of a 20-year suspension of a UAE endurance rider.
A seismic day for animal welfare
World Horse Welfare warmly welcomes stiffer punishments for animal cruelty as maximum sentences increase in England and Wales.
Ponies rescued from shocking conditions
Clever detective work unlocked the key allowing rescue of ponies living in shocking conditions.
A bright future ahead for ponies rescued from sanctuary
137 horses and ponies have been rescued in a large multi-agency operation.
Strangles Awareness Week returns for 2021
A national week of action encouraging people to speak out and challenge the stigma of the UK’s most prevalent equine disease is returning this year.
Supporters ensure record-breaking rehoming in 2020
We're delighted to have rehomed a record number of horses in 2020, even in such a challenging year.
