World Horse Welfare

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*

‘You have risen to the challenge superbly’: World Horse Welfare thanks supporters in Christmas message

“The simple words thank you do not seem to do justice for how grateful we are, but thank you so much”

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,”

Rescued horses terrified of human touch ‘transformed’, plus seven foals born

The group were part of a multi-agency operation to remove more than 130 horses from a site at the M25

Industry must stay one jump ahead in a changing world *H&H Plus*

A panel of experts discussed the benefits to horses in their partnership with humans. H&H brings you their thoughts on the future of our industry

‘She’s my saviour’: Equestrian speaks out on the power of horses *H&H Plus*

Go Racing Green founder Debbie Matthews told her story at the World Horse Welfare conference 2020. H&H heard why she credits a rescue pony for saving her life

What’s in it for them? Owners urged to question everything to give horses the best possible lives

“None of these shortcomings are made up for by our horses’ having expensive tack or being immaculately turned out”

Sick foal found in owner’s living room highlights issues of buying and selling unseen

“The new owners had bought Humphrey unseen and admitted they didn’t realise what looking after a horse fully entailed”

Horse to lose eye after fireworks incident

More than £13,400 has been raised by well-wishers towards the gelding’s vet fees, of which the remainder will be split between the SSPCA and World Horse Welfare

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

Transformation for Wellingborough horses saved from floods in large-scale rescue

‘I take my hat off to the grooms at our rescue and rehoming centres for the amazing work they do turning these ponies around and giving them a great future’