The Blue Cross

Tiny terrified foal found crammed into back of car has learnt to trust again

‘Shut down and preferring to be alone, he just stood sad and forlorn in his stable for days after his arrival’

22 ‘Beatrix Potter’ Shetlands found in ‘horrific’ conditions on road to recovery

The Shetland ponies, named after Beatrix Potter characters, have been nursed back to health and many are now seeking new homes

Blue Cross equine centre under lockdown due to strangles

The equine section of the Burford centre is currently closed to the public, with strict biosecurity measures in place

April hopes her namesake month with bring her new loving owners after tough past

She is difficult to recognise from the youngster she once was

Foal found tiny and scared stars with X Factor singer in photoshoot

The celebrity photographer was captivated by the filly's laid-back attitude and photogenic appearance

Traumatised pony finds new home in time for Christmas

The bay native pony was one of the most nervous cases the Blue Cross has ever taken in

‘Super’ Mario helps fearful rider get back in saddle after broken back

A rescued coloured cob has become a horse of a lifetime for his new owner, thanks to the Blue Cross

19 Shire horses abandoned to face a ‘bleak winter'

'Why was such a low value placed on these beautiful animals?’

Fate sees owner reunited with beloved childhood pony

‘When it hit me that I would probably never see John Willy again, I was devastated’

Could you give one of these adorable foals a home?

A future in the show ring could await some of the youngsters, whose dams were rescued by the Blue Cross

Trio of ‘traumatised’ ponies given new chance in life

Puffin, Sultana and Kestrel were "some of the most traumatised" ponies Blue Cross has ever taken in to its care

Therapy pony with ‘magic touch’ brings joy to disabled children

Dillon inspired his rehomer to set up a riding school for children with special needs and was a popular visitor to Worcester Children's Hospital

Pony Club homes sought for rescued Bodmin Moor ponies

Two of the ponies looking for new homes are Fowey and Jamaica, both 11.3hh two-year-old geldings

Charities get thousands as court overturns £486k inheritance case

The RSPCA and the Blue Cross are among the charities that will receive a split of the money following the Supreme Court's decision in the landmark case

Appeal for toys for ponies struggling with domestic life

Making the transition from running wild on the moors to life within fences is difficult for some rescued ponies

Could you #giveacobajob asks the Blue Cross

The Blue Cross is hoping to get #giveacobajob trending on social media and wants your help

'Unprecedented' rise in abandoned foals

Blue Cross fears the worrying trend will continue to increase due to irresponsible breeding

Rescued cob transforms life of disabled owner

Young Rafiki was suffering from a major worm infestation when rescued, but has now given his new carer 'a reason to get up in the morning'

Woman banned for two years after 32 horses put down

Mary Louise Smith of Meadow Street, Great Harwood, was convicted of 28 offences under the Animal Welfare Act

Charities celebrate as rehoming at record high in 2014

Welfare charities are celebrating after a record number of horses were rehomed in 2014, but why the upsurge?