RSPCA

Four horses put down after 31-strong herd neglected

“Owning horses is a privilege, and despite repeated warnings, the standards of care have fallen well short of legal requirements here — sadly these animals have paid the price”

Emaciated feral ponies found on road are safe and sound for Christmas

“It was incredibly sad to see these two ponies in such desperate need of care, but so frightened of people”

Rehoming is up – but ‘perfect storm’ to come for equine welfare *H&H Plus*

Yearling dumped ‘on brink of death’ just before Christmas is thriving in new home

“I wasn’t sure whether he was going to make it but he’s proved he’s a little fighter. He’s a Christmas miracle!”

‘He will live for ever in our hearts’: heartbreak as youngster put down a week after rescue

The charity said the colt received round-the-clock care while vets fought “tirelessly” to save him

We are all responsible for fixing ‘broken system’ that allows horses to suffer *H&H Plus*

Emaciated horses recovering well as owners banned for 10 years

“Magic weighed 356kg, meaning he was at least 100kg underweight. Lexi weighed 384kg. A thoroughbred of a similar height would be expected to weigh 450-500kg,”

Stallion put down and orphan foal receiving urgent treatment following rescue

“It was really upsetting for everyone involved in the rescue – we are all horse lovers and hope to save every one we possibly can”

UK Government proposes ban on live transport for slaughter

‘EU rules prevented any changes to these journeys, but leaving the EU has enabled the UK Government to pursue these plans”

Round-the-clock care for filly rescued with horrific barbed wire injuries

The RSPCA reported that the filly was so severely injured that her tendons were exposed

Woman sentenced after two emaciated ponies and newborn foal put down

“This was a sad case with a tragic outcome resulting in the death of three ponies”

‘Terrified’ colt rescued from muddy ditch by RSPCA and firefighters

“We couldn’t have done it without them and are always so grateful for their support in rescuing animals whenever they can”

We will not forget: remembering the horses who gave their lives in war

“It is so important to remember all the animals who lost their lives through conflict”

Owner of horse who broke spine joins mounting calls for tougher firework laws

More pressure is being put on the Government to introduce tighter controls over the sale and use of fireworks after the RSPCA was received 82 animal-related calls in two weeks

New start for Shetland pony found with hooves resembling ‘Aladdin’s slippers’

The eight-year-old gelding, found to be suffering from laminitis, was rescued in February

Special ponies desperate for loving homes after months in charity’s care

The organisation’s Rolleston centre said it was “desperate” to find new families for the horses, who could offer them the “love and care they deserve”

Abandoned mare ‘left for dead’ six years ago finds happy home

“If any horse deserved a second chance it was Hope after what she went through. I think she realises she’s in her for-ever home, it’s so rewarding rehoming a horse – but I’m most grateful to Hope for how she’s made me feel.”

Starving donkeys found living among shards of glass ‘thriving’ since rescue

Donkeys rescued during Storm Dennis from a site strewn with broken glass and barbed are growing in confidence seven months on

Charity braced for a ‘horse welfare catastrophe’ despite new microchip laws

“Without rigorous enforcement and tough penalties, there is little to stop irresponsible owners continuing to breed and dump animals”

Heartbreak as emaciated, maggot-ridden pony dumped too sick to survive

“Vets did the best they could for her but her body gave up the fight”