Founded in 2008, our non-profit rescue centre saves neglected, abused and abandoned equines in Spain. We also welcome volunteers to work in the shops.
The Easy Horse Care Rescue Centre was founded in 2008 by Sue and Rod Weeding. We are British expats who had moved to Spain from England in 2001 to enjoy an easy sunshine-and-relaxation retirement. But all that changed in 2008 with Luceiro, a two-year-old stallion we found locked in a filthy and dark stable, his left eye badly injured and rotting, hurling himself repeatedly against the bars of his
stall as flies drove him crazy. Unable to walk away from such a distressing case of animal cruelty, we brought Luceiro home to our own finca – and unwittingly created a much-needed horse rescue centre. We set up our Easy Horse Care Rescue Centre near the little town of Rojales in the province of Alicante, along Spain’s Costa Blanca coastline. We now care for more than 90 horses, ponies and donkeys saved from abuse and neglect. We believe that when you love an animal, you fight to save it. They may be old crocks and broken down and disabled or whatever, but for the abuse they’ve suffered and survived, they deserve a second chance. We are determined to help push for the better treatment of animals in Spain and constantly lobby authorities to change laws and punish those who abuse animals. Learn about our many donation options, including one-off donations and horse sponsorships, here: www.easyhorsecare.net/donate
We also run a network of charity shops across the Alicante province. Donations of furniture, clothes and bric-a-brac to stock the shops are gratefully welcomed. Find out more here: http://easyhorsecare.net/shops/charity-shops
Every single cent donated or spent in our charity shops goes towards the hefty feeding and care costs of all our animals. Thank you for helping us gift these equines a second chance at life.
– Sue and Rod Weeding
18/09/2025
🌟 A Positive Update on Our New Rescue 🌟
Just a few days ago, our new donkey arrived at the centre after being seized by the police in Benidorm.
Since then, he’s been settling in beautifully — and today, Susan shares some really encouraging news.
With the expert care of Enrique, our farrier, his hooves have now been trimmed, making him far more comfortable and steady on his feet. The next big step will be his castration, but as Susan explains in the video, this will wait until the temperatures here in Spain cool down. High heat can make any procedure riskier, so patience is key.
Each milestone brings him closer to the healthy, peaceful life he deserves, and we’re thrilled to see him already beginning his new chapter with us.
17/09/2025
🐴👩⚕️ The Vet Visits Our New Rescue 👩⚕️🐴
Yesterday you met our new arrival from Benidorm — full of spirit, big ears, and already making life interesting for Rod and Susan! Today he had his first proper check-up with our vet, Dorothea.
In this video, Dorothea explains how she can estimate his age, what kind of shape he’s in after his ordeal, and the important next steps in his care.
One thing is certain — being a young entire male means he’s got plenty of energy, and part of his journey will be a routine castration to help him settle and live more peacefully alongside other residents.
Susan, as ever, adds her usual humour while Dorothea talks us through what’s ahead. It’s all part of the process of turning a frightened, spirited donkey into a happy, well-balanced member of the EHCRC family.
16/09/2025
🐴✨ Rescue Update: The Benidorm Donkey Arrives! ✨🐴
Yesterday we shared the dramatic news that Rod was racing to Benidorm after police seized a donkey from people banned from keeping animals. Today, we can confirm — he’s here!
An entire male with ears as long as his spirit is strong, this boy has already made quite the impression. Full of energy (and attitude!), he needed all of Rod’s strength just to keep hold of him. Susan explains more in the video about the circumstances of his rescue, and why he’s already stolen our hearts. 💕
👉 In tomorrow’s post, you’ll see what happens when our vet Dorothea comes to give him his first proper examination. Trust us — you won’t want to miss it!
15/09/2025
🚨 Breaking News from EHCRC! 🚨
This weekend we received an urgent call from the police in Benidorm: a donkey has been seized from people who are banned from owning animals. For now, the poor animal is being held in a dog pound — not the right place for such a gentle creature.
The police have asked for our help, and as always, we said yes. Rod is now racing north to meet with the officers and secure the donkey’s release.
Working hand in hand with the police is essential. Under Spanish law, only they can remove animals from abusive or banned owners — which is why our collaboration with them is at the heart of every rescue.
👉 Stay tuned: tomorrow we’ll bring you the next chapter of this dramatic rescue story. You won’t want to miss it. 🐴❤️
14/09/2025
Yesterday we had the pleasure of a visit from the children of Wardorf School Alicante and their parents, they were introduced to our horses, ponies and donkeys, heard some of their stories and they met our other animals.
Hosting school groups is an important part of what we do.
Thank you for choosing to visit us 🐴
It was lovely to meet you all ❤️
12/09/2025
🚨 Forage Volunteers Urgently Needed 🚨
Every morning at Easy Horse Care Rescue Centre, our forage volunteers head out at 8am to deliver feed to over 120 horses, ponies, and donkeys. It’s tough work – lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling – and it takes real strength and stamina. For months, we’ve been holding the line with a small but dedicated team. But now, with two of our young helpers returning to university and another starting a new job, our team has been cut back to breaking point.
In today’s video, Susan chats with John and Steve, two of the stalwarts who are still out there every morning making sure the animals are fed. They are giving their all, but they can’t do it alone. We desperately need new hands to join them.
👉 We’re looking for people who are physically strong, reliable, and available at least three or four mornings each week from 8am for around two hours.
This is not light volunteering – it’s demanding work that makes an immediate difference to the animals’ welfare. Without forage, there is no breakfast for our residents.
For those who want to go even deeper, we’ve recently launched a Residential Volunteer Scheme. This offers people the chance to live on site for a time and become part of the daily running of the centre: feeding, mucking out, paddock care, and direct work in the stables alongside Susan. It’s hard work, yes, but also an unforgettable experience of what it takes to run Spain’s only registered equine rescue foundation.
📞 If you think you’ve got what it takes, please contact Susan directly on +34 652 021 980.
Your strength could be the difference between the impossible and the possible. 💪🐴
11/09/2025
🚨 Marbella Carriage Horse Update – Where is Hope? 🚨
Many of you have followed the story of Hope, the emaciated carriage horse reported in Marbella earlier this month.
We’ve now received confirmation that both Marbella Town Hall and the Guardia Civil are officially investigating the case. Transport Councillor Félix Romero has stated that if the allegations are proven, the license holder could face serious consequences, including possible withdrawal of the licence.
Animal welfare group PACMA is also demanding that the horse be seized immediately. Meanwhile, Sophie Uhlmann, the tourist who raised the alarm and launched the petition, has provided authorities with detailed evidence: photos, videos, the carriage number (L0013), and our own formal statement that Easy Horse Care Rescue Centre is ready to receive Hope and give her a lifelong safe home.
But here is the worrying part: nobody now knows where Hope is. Whether she is still working, hidden away, or worse – we simply don’t know.
👉 If you are in the Marbella area, please keep your eyes open near the carriage stands (such as Avenida de Miguel Cano and Avenida de Ramón y Cajal) and report any sightings. Photos or videos would be invaluable.
This case is ongoing, and while we cannot take Hope until the authorities act, our doors remain open. What we can all do is keep the pressure on, keep sharing, and keep Hope’s story alive until she is safe.
Together, we can make a difference. Let’s not let Hope disappear from sight. 💔🐴
Save the Carriage Horse Dying in Marbella – Authorities Must Act Now!
10/09/2025
🌸 Liberty’s Mastitis Update 🌸
Our beautiful mare Liberty has been keeping us on our toes again. Recently diagnosed with mastitis, she developed a large fluid swelling underneath. Yesterday Dorothea, our ever-patient vet, came to check her over and give the first of a series of steroid injections to help disperse the fluid more quickly.
The good news? Despite the swelling, Liberty is already looking brighter and feeling more herself. With careful monitoring and treatment, we’re hopeful she’ll continue to improve in the days ahead.
What you don’t see in today’s calm video is the drama that happened just beforehand. Liberty and her daughter Jasmine, still wary of close handling after their dramatic rescue years ago, spotted Dorothea and went on a full stampede! Liberty even managed to break out of the cordoned-off area before we gently settled them back down. It’s a reminder that for some of our rescues, veterinary visits are still a stressful event — but with patience and persistence, we always get there.
Please send Liberty your good wishes as she continues her recovery. She’s a fighter, and with Jasmine by her side and Dorothea’s expert care, we’re giving her every chance. 💚🐴
08/09/2025
💪🐴 Building for the Future – Rod’s New Project 🐴💪
In today’s video, Rod (with a little nudge from Susan!) lets slip his age – and then proves that age is just a number by diving straight into his next big project.
As everyone who visits knows, Susan and Rod never stand still. Their energy, vision, and absolute commitment to the animals here at Easy Horse Care Rescue Centre drive us forward every single day.
Now Rod is turning his attention to something vital but often unseen: feed storage. With more than 120 horses, ponies, and donkeys depending on us, feed is our lifeline. Storing it safely and in greater quantities means we can keep our residents well nourished, even when supplies are uncertain.
It’s not glamorous work, but it’s the kind of future-proofing that keeps EHCRC running strong. And as you’ll see in the video, Rod is already rolling up his sleeves and getting stuck in.
👉 Watch the video and share a little encouragement for Rod’s latest project. He may have revealed his age, but his determination is timeless.
05/09/2025
💔💚 From Heartbreak to Hope: Liberty and Jasmine’s Story
This past week has tested us deeply. Losing our beloved Ginger, one of the very first horses rescued back in 2008, was a heavy blow. Many of us are still carrying that sadness.
But in the middle of grief, another crisis struck. Liberty suddenly stopped eating and drinking. She was clearly in pain, and we feared the worst.
As always, our incredible vet Dorothea rushed to the rescue. Her diagnosis: mastitis, a painful infection of the mammary glands. With swift treatment and antibiotics, Liberty began to turn the corner.
And today – just two days later – we saw her back out in the field, eating everything in sight, side by side with her daughter Jasmine. A sight that lifted our hearts and reminded us why we keep fighting through the hard days.
But these moments also take their toll. After more than 18 years of rescuing and caring for abused and neglected animals, even Susan was feeling tired. It’s a reminder of just how much both she and Rod pour into this place, day after day, year after year. Their strength, compassion, and determination have built this haven, and it is your support that helps keep it going.
Life at Easy Horse Care is rarely calm. Loss and crisis walk hand in hand with hope and recovery. But every time an animal like Liberty pulls through, we are reminded of the resilience of these animals – and of the importance of standing together as a community.
🙏 Thank you for being part of this journey, through the tears and the triumphs.
04/09/2025
🌍👣 Walking 754km for Charity! 👣🌍
We’re sending huge encouragement to Mick and Sue, who have just set off on an incredible 754km walk across Spain to raise funds for three amazing causes:
💚 Movers and Shakers – Spain
Supporting individuals and families living with Ataxia, Huntington’s, Motor Neurone Disease, Multiple Sclerosis and Parkinson’s.
💜 Age Concern – El Chaparral
Providing vital English-speaking support and guidance to older residents, their friends and families.
🐴 Easy Horse Care Rescue Centre – Rojales
Rescuing, rehabilitating and providing lifelong sanctuary for abused and abandoned horses, ponies and donkeys here in Spain.
Their goal is to raise €1000, and every step they take brings them closer to that target – and closer to helping these three vital organisations continue their work.
🚶♂️🚶♀️ Their journey began yesterday in Pied de Port with a dramatic first day: battling rain, fog, and even being rescued off the mountain! But true to their spirit, they are pressing on, refreshed and motivated, as they make their way across Spain.
👉 You can show your support and follow their journey here:
From all of us at EHCRC: THANK YOU, Mick and Sue, for including our horses and donkeys in this amazing challenge. We’re cheering you on every step of the way! 🙌
03/09/2025
💔 Farewell, Brave Ginger 💔
Last night we said goodbye to one of our most treasured residents, Ginger.
Ginger was among the very first horses rescued in 2008, at the very start of the Easy Horse Care Rescue Centre story. She carried with her a special role in our history — she was the first horse to arrive in foal, and soon after she gave birth to a beautiful filly who still lives happily with us today.
Over the years, Ginger became a constant presence in our fields, forming a particularly close bond with Harley, our 37-year-old palomino. He will feel her absence deeply, as will all of us who loved and cared for her.
In recent months, Ginger bravely battled collapsed suspensory ligaments — a painful and debilitating condition that caused her fetlocks to sink almost to the ground. More than once, we feared her time had come, yet again and again, with medication, close care, and sheer determination, she rallied. Only weeks ago, during the fierce storms, Rod and Susan built her a raised island under the shelter so she could stay dry and safe, buying her another reprieve.
But last night, her brave fight finally ended. She slipped away peacefully, leaving us with memories of her quiet dignity, her gentleness, and her extraordinary will to live.
Ginger wasn’t just another rescue — she was a symbol of why EHCRC exists: to give dignity, love, and safety to equines who have suffered. Her story has been woven into the very fabric of our foundation, and she will never be forgotten.
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Founded in 2008 by Sue and Rod Weeding, our non-profit rescue centre saves neglected and abused horses, ponies and donkeys across Spain's Costa Blanca region.
We’re British expats who had moved to Spain from England in 2001 to enjoy an easy sunshine-and-relaxation retirement.
But all that changed in 2008 with Luceiro, a two-year-old stallion we found locked in a filthy and dark stable, his left eye badly injured and rotting, hurling himself repeatedly against the bars of his stall as flies drove him crazy.
Unable to walk away from such a distressing case of animal cruelty, we brought Luceiro home to our own finca – and unwittingly created a much-needed horse rescue centre.
We set up our Easy Horse Care Rescue Centre near the little town of Rojales in the province of Alicante, along Spain’s Costa Blanca coastline. We now care for more than 90 horses, ponies and donkeys saved from abuse and neglect.
We believe that when you love an animal, you fight to save it. They may be old crocks and broken down and disabled or whatever, but for the abuse they’ve suffered and survived, they deserve a second chance.
We are determined to help push for the better treatment of animals in Spain and constantly lobby authorities to change laws and punish those who abuse animals.
Our Easy Horse Care Rescue Centre is registered as a charitable foundation in Spain and all donations are tax deductible. Learn about our many donation options, including one-off donations and horse sponsorships, here: www.easyhorsecare.net/donate
We also run a network of charity shops across the Alicante province. Donations of furniture, clothes and bric-a-brac to stock the shops are gratefully welcomed. We also welcome volunteers to work in the shops. Find out more here: http://easyhorsecare.net/shops/charity-shops
Every single cent donated or spent in our charity shops goes towards the hefty feeding and care costs of all our animals.
Thank you for helping us gift these equines a second chance at life.
– Sue and Rod Weeding
(And thank you to our volunteers Jean Cha, Koren Helbig and Diane O’Neil for keeping our page so well updated.)
