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World Horse Welfare welcomes release of fundamental strategy to benefit the welfare of racehorses throughout their lives
World Horse Welfare welcomes the publication today of the strategy from racing’s Horse Welfare Board: A life well lived: a new strategic plan for the welfare of horses bred for racing, 2020-2024.
World Horse Welfare thanks public for huge response to UK Aid Match Haiti Appeal
The funds raised will support expanded projects to provide training for communities in rural Haiti to improve care for their working horses and donkeys whilst strengthening their livelihoods and independence.
Rehomed horses steal the hearts of celebrity judges to win in national competition
Three rescued and rehomed horses captivated celebrity judges’ hearts to win their categories in World Horse Welfare’s annual Rehomed Horse of the Year 2019 competition.
Buttercup was just skin and bone but now she’s a showing champion ready to find a home
Rescue pony Buttercup has been transformed since coming into our care emaciated and weak.
Charities combine expertise to help horse owners cut costs not care
A number of equine charities have collaborated to produce two detailed guides for horse owners.
Will you email your MP to support increased animal cruelty sentences?
We need your support to ensure increased sentencing becomes law as soon as possible.
Elf’s journey from nervous neglected young foal to calming friend
Elf has been transformed since he came into our care. Will you help other horses in need this winter?
Finley was very nervous when he came into our care
Finley has been transformed since he came into our care. Will you help other ponies in need this winter?
Thruppence was dangerously obese when she arrived
Thruppence has been transformed since she came into our care. Will you help other ponies in need this winter?
Rescue pony Clyde shows how your donation can help transform horses’ lives this winter
Welsh pony gelding Clyde came into our care severely neglected but has been transformed to take Reserve Champion Rescue Pony at Equifest this year.