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Courageous mare found with skin falling off saves foals

Piebald mare Maggie was found with open sores all over her body and was caring for both her own foal and an orphan.

Report into the effectiveness of the Animal Welfare Act: Our views

The report published today contains a number of recommendations which we strongly support and could be very positive for UK animal welfare.

World Horse Welfare calls for CCTV in all of UK’s equine slaughterhouses

Campaign launched to make CCTV a legal requirement in order to safeguard equine welfare at slaughter.

Project empowers working horse owning communities through training and upskilling

World Horse Welfare’s project in Guatemala brings sustainable change for both people and working horses.

‘Control of Horses Act is seeing results – but more needs to be done’

The Act which came into force in May 2015 has reduced fly-grazing and added a vital tool in improving equine welfare.

Catalina’s invisible suffering

We shed a light on Catalina's suffering - now she is healthy and her wounds are healed.

Pony rescued after skin ‘eaten alive’ by maggot infestation

World Horse Welfare and RSPCA calling for information on group of ponies found in Hillam.

Field Officer finds horses tied to the wheels of cars on front drive of house

World Horse Welfare Field Officer Nick White is used to dealing with the many horses living in London, and knows from past experience that anything can happen and usually does.

Charities warn owners to exercise caution when finding horses new homes

World Horse Welfare and Retraining of Racehorses highlight opportunities available when finding a horse a new home.

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