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Call for information after pony dumped with horrific injuries in New Forest

World Horse Welfare is calling for witnesses to help track down the owner of pony found abandoned and emaciated.

Landmark study addresses effects of rider weight on equine performance

Results revealed from groundbreaking study into the impact of rider weight.

Tributes paid to much-loved Adoption Horse Digger

19hh Clydesdale World Horse Welfare Digger’s life is celebrated.

World Horse Welfare welcomes decision to make CCTV mandatory in English slaughterhouses

Today World Horse Welfare welcomed Defra’s announcement that CCTV will be made mandatory in all English slaughterhouses.

Nineteen fly-grazed Shire horses rescued from Kidderminster

Six charities joined forces to rescue 19 fly-grazing Shire horses from Kidderminster.

Project takes first step towards lightening the load for horses

Last week (4 – 8 September) researchers have taken the first step towards tackling the issue of rider weight, investigating whether there are any short term measurable differences when horses are ridden by different sized riders.

Pony found eaten alive by maggots is crowned show ring champion

World Horse Welfare Buggy takes Rescue Pony Champion title at Equifest 2017

Petite rescue pony Pamela gets set for Land Rover Burghley Horse Trials 2017

Miniature hero standing at just 8.3hh is in training with top equestrian icons.

“More icing than cake” says World Horse Welfare CEO on winning RHS Chelsea Flower Show People’s Choice Award

World Horse Welfare Garden at RHS Chelsea Flower Show wins People's Choice Award for stunning artisan garden.

Appeal for information after third horse found dumped in less than two weeks

Charity calls for information after three horses are found dumped in less than three weeks.

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