The Blue Cross

Calls to include equines in new pet abduction law

Mare rescued with semi-feral M25 herd stands reserve champion in her new life

Bright future for abandoned ponies rescued from flooded Wellingborough site

In February 2020 a large-scale multi-agency operation took place to rescue 43 ponies from the north Northamptonshire site. Of the group, 11 were taken in by the Blue Cross, five of whom were pregnant and gave birth last year

‘Sanctuary’ court case shows need for rescue licensing

H&H speaks to established equine welfare charities to find out how this recent court case demonstrates the need for licensing and regulation of animal sanctuaries, and what the benefits of this would be, for horses and people

Whispering Willows sanctuary owner banned after 137 horses removed and two put down  

“Sadly, when things went wrong, these horses suffered the consequences”

Revellers urged to ditch New Year's Eve fireworks as survey reveals extent of equine suffering

“We are pleading with people to think about their own actions this New Year’s Eve”

Long-term rescue horses seek new homes this Christmas

‘We are really pleased that Blue Cross has helped 222 horses to find new homes this year and we’d really like to see more go into homes in time for Christmas’

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

Welfare charity’s survey aims to assess impact of fireworks on horses

“Horses have a natural and innate flight response; and we know some fare badly when local fireworks are set off and we are hoping to understand the national picture in greater detail”

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”

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”

‘We are very proud of these mums’: charity welcomes five foals born to rescued horses

‘It is great that all the horses are now returning to full health and will go on to be rehomed’

Relief as stolen one-eyed Shetland pony found in graveyard

‘There are some bad people in the world, but the good people outnumber them by a million’

Public urged to make stolen one-eyed pony ‘too hot to handle’

‘We really want him back home safe and sound with his borrower, who is absolutely devastated, as you can imagine’

Signs of hope for equine welfare charities

Equine charities have shared signs of hope as supporters step in to foster horses, and rehoming looks possible in the near future

Charity accepting rehoming applications as it looks beyond lockdown

‘This way horses and ponies in the charity’s care will be a step further towards new homes when the lockdown is lifted’

Happy ending in ‘perfect home’ for Shetland who lost his best friend

A Shetland who lost his best friend and had to be parted from his elderly owner has found a new beginning at the age of 31

Equine crisis continues under ‘systematic failure of ownership and enforcement’ *H&H Plus*

‘Wonder’ cob to retire after 13 years’ service helping neglected horses

The ‘super friendly’ 19-year-old gelding joined the charity in 2006

Colt found emaciated and riddled with worms enjoys first Christmas in new home

The three-year-old was painfully thin and had a very painful abscess on his face