Is someone you know struggling to care for their horse?
If you're concerned about someone you think is struggling to care for their horse, help and advice is available.
If you're concerned about someone you think is struggling to care for their horse, help and advice is available.
Life can be unpredictable and owning or keeping a horse adds challenges at the best of times. If you feel someone is struggling to care for their horse and they are unable or unwilling to admit that, it can be difficult to know where to start, as well as very tough to witness.
If you’re worried about a horse owner who is currently struggling to care for their horse, or you think they may struggle in the future, please don’t hesitate to request a support call via our form – we’re always very happy to help (please note this service is only available in Britain). You might also find some helpful tips on our Advice pages.
If you’re concerned about the person’s mental wellbeing, physical health, or capacity in any way, there are other organisations out there who can help. Our Resources Hub has links to places that may be able to support them personally during this time, whilst we can provide help and advice on how to care for their horses. Please note that we are not affiliated to all of these groups, but they should be able to offer more specialised advice in this area than we can.
If you are under 18
We do need to hear from someone 18 years of age or over in case we need to make contact to clarify any details. If you are under 18 but have concerns, please ask a parent or guardian to contact us on your behalf.
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Our Resources Hub has links to organisations that are experienced in supporting people going through challenging times
