World Horse Welfare

Ban on live export for slaughter and protection from dog attacks on Government’s agenda

The plans come under the new Animal Welfare (Kept Animals) Bill which had its first reading on Tuesday (8 June)

Competition rider who ‘chose to allow’ livery horses to suffer may still keep equines despite colt’s death

“It torments me wondering if he stood there starving and neglected and wondered why I didn’t come for him”

Concern over ‘rewilding’ project ponies’ welfare *H&H Plus*

Charities unite to urge Government to act on welfare — but concerns about Hunting Act point *H&H Plus*

Donkey on the mend after charities step in to provide ‘life-saving’ sarcoid surgery

A donkey with a severe sarcoid is recovering after welfare charities stepped in to get him the specialist veterinary care he needed to survive

‘Horrific’ Tom Price case shows need for tougher abuse sentences *H&H Plus*

Detective work helps rescue mares from urban ‘mudbath’

As the ponies had food and water, and had a small shelter, their “very basic needs for existence” were being met so legally, the charity was unable to move them

Bright future for ponies rescued from Whispering Willows ‘sanctuary’

Most of the ponies taken to World Horse Welfare’s Penny Farm have now found new homes

Ambassadors sought to help raise strangles awareness and end stigma

The annual Strangles Awareness Week takes place 3-9 May and aims to provide owners, yard managers, vets and equine professionals with a platform to share their own stories and promote support for those affected by the disease

‘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

Work ongoing as Brexit delays spark horse welfare concerns

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

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

Whisker removal banned in national competitions *H&H Plus*

Northern Ireland post-Brexit ‘loophole’ sparks equine welfare concerns *H&H Plus*

Working together key in fight against fatal equine obesity

Record-breaking number of horses rehomed during pandemic

“It is also testament to our incredible teams at each of the farms, who have continued to care for and prepare the horses for rehoming throughout the restrictions”

Young showjumper swaps riding boots for trainers in marathon lockdown challenge

“Horses put their heart and soul into what they do for us and expect nothing in return so I thought it would be nice to try to give them something back”

‘Once in a generation‘ opportunity in fight against long-distance transport for slaughter

Licensing fly-grazing could help horses and people *H&H Plus*

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