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”
Horse welfare
H&H covers a large number of horse welfare cases, from cruelty to rescue and other work by dedicated equine welfare charities. We also bring you worldwide reports on the plight of the horse in other countries.
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Licensing fly-grazing could help horses and people *H&H Plus*
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Welfare warning as elderly mare colics after trespassers feed her
“People had climbed over the gate, which has a sign explaining not to feed the horses anything, due to them having EMS [equine metabolic syndrome], the sign explains EMS in non-horsey terms as well”
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This has to stop: rallying call to owners over fireworks menace *H&H Plus*
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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”
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Rehoming is up – but ‘perfect storm’ to come for equine welfare *H&H Plus*
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We are all responsible for fixing ‘broken system’ that allows horses to suffer *H&H Plus*
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Countryfile presenter appointed president of equine charity
The charity said the television presenter has had an “lifelong interest” in animals
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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”
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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”
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Gelding with severe wounds from rug ‘loses his fight to survive’ months later
“You could tell from his character that at one time in his life he had been well cared for by someone”
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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
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‘No place for cruelty’: tougher sentences for animal abusers a step closer
“The Bill delivers a strong message to animal abusers that their behaviour will no longer be tolerated”
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Farrier struck off for ‘appalling’ violence on horse he was shoeing
“His conduct fell well below the standards expected of a registered farrier and constituted serious misconduct in a professional respect”
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Appeals made as federation’s suspension is ‘killing the sport’ *H&H Plus*
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Severely lame horse left to suffer overnight: abattoir director found guilty
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‘We all have our part to play in ending the horse crisis’ *H&H Plus*
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Research into public feeding horses aims to prevent equine suffering
The author of the research wants to hear from as many horse owners as possible
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Calls to rethink turnout measures for horses to benefit their welfare *H&H Plus
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Welfare warning to owners using social media and ‘Dr Google’ before their vets
‘People need to be aware that one anecdotal example by an anonymous keyboard warrier is no substitute for proper clinical evidence’
