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Outrage as more horses being smuggled out of the UK are intercepted a year after we rescued 26 from similar circumstances
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Collaborative working saved young pony attacked by stallion
Charities work together to secure the best outcome for pony in urgent need of assistance.

Revealing our ambitious environmental commitments
We are proud to announce the launch of our Environmental Sustainability Strategy as first steps towards becoming net zero

Rescued ponies’ lucky escape from owners now banned from keeping animals
Ponies owned by couple banned from keeping animals are rehomed.

Chief Executive Roly Owers features in new documentary
'Horses and the Science of Harmony' explores the nature of harmony between horse and rider

Welfare Wednesday Webinars return for a fifth series
As the winter season draws ever nearer, our free equine welfare webinars get set to return to our screens.

Horses reunited with the women who fought for their survival
The story of 13 neglected horses who have been rescued by our charity.

Ten year ban for owner who illegally grazed horses who suffered toxic burns
A man has been banned from keeping equines for 10 years after horses were discovered with toxic burns

Horrifying horse smuggling trade to be highlighted at Burghley Horse Trials
We attend the prestigious equestrian event to talk to horse enthusiasts about horse smuggling

Esme Higgs officially launches Stable Squad
Esme was joined by her World Horse Welfare rescue pony Duke for the official launch of our new club for animal-loving children