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Supporting the horse-human relationship in all its guises, using care, research, education & influence

In the United Kingdom, we have four Rescue and Rehoming Centres and a network of full-time welfare Field Officers. Overseas, we provide communities with the skills and training to care for their working horses and so improve their livelihoods. We also deliver high-profile and effective international campaigns to promote the welfare of horses. We support the responsible use of horses in sport, bein

g the welfare arm of the FEI and an advisor to the British Horseracing Authority. Please note we cannot process reports about horses in distress via social media - if you are concerned for the welfare of a horse you can find out how to report a situation to us by visiting www.worldhorsewelfare.org/report.

15/01/2025

Balancing your horse's welfare with the sustainability of our horse's environment can seem like a monumental task. 🌎🐴

But, it's not impossible!

Join us tonight at 7pm for our next webinar, where we will be discussing the little changes that you can make, that can make a BIG impact!

It's not too late to sign up 👉 https://bit.ly/4gVenAA

13/01/2025

We're on the edge of 2000 Stable Squad members!

To celebrate, we will be giving away a full set of LeMieux mascots to our lucky milestone member in their welcome pack! 🎉

Will it be you?

Sign up today and find out 👇

https://bit.ly/4jh4JKK

10/01/2025

Feeding a forage-based diet is essential for keeping horses happy and healthy – both physically and mentally.

But if you have a good doer, you’ll know the challenge of balancing their forage intake while managing their weight. 🐎⚖️

Strategies such as...

🍂 Letting nature help with winter weight loss
💧 Soaking hay to reduce calories
🌾 Including some good-quality straw

… can help keep your horses weight in check.

Learn more about managing your horse's weight here 👉 https://bit.ly/3W9VNNd

09/01/2025

It's Horse of the Week time! Meet Percy! 🥰

Percy is a 9.3hh, 1-year-old gelding looking for a new home as a companion. 🐴

This cute little chap may be small in size, but he is bursting with personality; he's inquisitive and loves to be at the forefront of attention.

Ideally, Percy is looking for a new home with experience dealing with young ponies. Since he was recently gelded, he would benefit from companionship with other geldings to help him learn how to interact appropriately with other horses whilst his hormones continue to settle.

If you think that you could offer Percy a home, apply today 👉 https://bit.ly/426DQ5K

08/01/2025

🌎 Did you know that when we ALL make small, sustainable changes to our horse’s care routine, we can have a big impact on protecting our planet? 🌿

Small changes such as:

💡 Using motion-sensor lights to avoid energy waste
🐎 Sharing journeys to competitions, clinics and hacking
💧 Using water butts to collect water for washing buckets etc.
🚛 Buying in bulk to not only save money, but to help minimise the number of deliveries

For more practical ideas on how to become more sustainable when caring for our horses, join our next webinar on Wednesday, 15th January at 7pm!

Register today 👉 https://bit.ly/4gVenAA

07/01/2025

When Midnight arrived in March 2024, she was in a terrible state. Severely underweight, unhandled, and suffering from parasite infestations. 💔

She was scared hungry and in desperate need of care.

Over the past 10 months, our team has worked with patience and compassion to help Midnight recover. ❤️‍🩹

Slowly but surely, she’s made a remarkable transformation—as her health improved her trust grew and her curious and sweet-natured personality has started to shine through. ✨

While remnants of Midnight's past still show through - she is easily startled by loud noises or sudden movements - she is now healthy, more confident, and ready to embrace the next chapter of her life.

Midnight’s journey reminds us of why we do what we do—turning fear into trust, and hardship into hope. 🥰

06/01/2025

🐴 It's Myth Busting Monday! 💡

The horse world is full of ‘myths’ about some of the things that horses do – without recognising that many of these behaviours are due to pain.

Here is just one of 33 behaviours that may be caused by pain in a horse that doesn’t show obvious lameness.

For more information, you can read our full ‘myth-busting’ guide here 👉 https://bit.ly/3PpWez0

03/01/2025

In 2024 we saw a worrying rise in welfare concerns where the owner involved had more than 10 horses of concern. 😓🐴

Our Field Officers attended to 157 of these kind of concerns across the country, which is a huge 44% increase on the year before.

Rescuing large groups such as these places a huge pressure on our rehabilitation centres, so helping these owners before the situation escalates is always our first port of call.

Our Field Officers work tirelessly to help these owners and horses, through our Help for Horse Owners service, a confidential, supportive initiative, developed to help struggling owners before things spiral.

If you or someone you know is struggling to care for their horses, find out more about the scheme here 👉 https://bit.ly/4fRtYQU

02/01/2025

We often hear from worried members of the public who have reported a welfare concern, but wonder why they haven’t heard back when the horse seems to still be in the same situation. 😓

We always strive to resolve welfare issues directly with owners where we can, but the law guides what we can and can’t do when further action is needed.

This is where the Animal Welfare Act 2006 comes in.

Claire Gordon, Chief Field Officer, explains in our latest blog how the laws surrounding animal welfare shapes what we can and can't do, as well as the challenges that comes along with it.

Read the blog here 👉 https://bit.ly/4gTWF0e

Our Chief Field Officer shares an insight into how the Animal Welfare Act 2006 informs our everyday work at World Horse Welfare.

01/01/2025

From all of us at World Horse Welfare... Happy New Year! 🎉

Do you have any New Year resolutions for 2025?

If you're stuck for ideas, here are some of our suggestions...

1️⃣ Become more environmentally sustainable when it comes to looking after your horse - if you don't know where to begin, register to watch our webinar 👉 https://bit.ly/4gVenAA

2️⃣ Spend more time outdoors, and come visit one of our four farms across the UK:

📍 World Horse Welfare Belwade Farm
📍 World Horse Welfare Penny Farm
📍 World Horse Welfare Hall Farm
📍 World Horse Welfare Glenda Spooner Farm

3️⃣ Push yourself out of your comfort zone and take on one of our challenge events, helping horses one challenge at a time 👉 https://bit.ly/3DNsDwN

Let us know in the comments what your resolutions are for the year ahead!

31/12/2024

Thanks to our amazing supporters and dedicated rehomers, nearly 300 horses have found loving new homes this year! 🎉💙

Pictured below is one of those lucky horses - Ace, who was part of the Dover 26 group. 🐴

His new family shared a wonderful update, letting us know he continues to settle in well:

"He's a real sweet boy with lots of character that is coming out more and more every day! We all love him very much." 🥰

Here's to another successful year of rehoming in 2025!

27/12/2024

With New Year's Eve fast approaching, we know that fireworks can be a source of worry for many horse owners. 🐴😓

Preparing in advance can make a big difference in keeping your animals safe and calm during displays.

🎇 Find out dates and times in advance so you can be prepared.

🎇 Keep your horse's routines as normal as possible to reduce further stress.

🎇 Check all fencing and surroundings for anything that might harm your horse if they become startled.

🎇 The morning after, thoroughly check your horse for any injuries, and your fields for firework debris.

For more advice, visit our website: https://bit.ly/3P9RfT8

You can also help us raise awareness by sharing our poster to remind everyone planning fireworks to be considerate of animals nearby.

24/12/2024

An important message from our Chief Executive, Roly Owers 🐴🎄

23/12/2024

Do you have any Christmas traditions with your horses? 🎄 🐴

Do they get their own presents? Or perhaps you enjoy a Boxing Day hack? Let us know in the comments 👇

Our dedicated grooms will be spending Christmas Day caring for the horses at our farms, ensuring they’re safe, well-fed, and comfortable. 💙

22/12/2024

We just told Penelope that there are only three sleeps to go until Christmas! 🎄🐴

Who else is counting down the days?

18/12/2024

In the heart of Singeorz Bai, Romania, modern life and tradition coexist alongside each other. 🚗🛷

Working horses are still a daily essential for many people here, and are especially relied upon for transport during the winters of thick snowfall. 🐴

To many communities, horses aren’t just working animals—they’re trusted companions who deserve care and comfort, even in the harshest seasons. ❄️

That’s why we work with rural communities to provide training and support, ensuring every working horse has a good life - no matter where they are in the world. 🌎💙

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Merry Christmas from World Horse Welfare

An important message from our Chief Executive, Roly Owers 🐴🎄

We just told Penelope that there are only three sleeps to go until Christmas! 🎄🐴 Who else is counting down the days?

Help us be there for more horses and donkeys this winter.

Earlier this week, we shared Mia's story—a dangerously underweight donkey who arrived heavily pregnant. 😓 Despite her fragile state, she gave birth to a healthy foal we named Peanut. We're happy to announce that Peanut now has a little friend! 💙 Molly, who arrived with Mia and was also malnourished, recently gave birth to another beautiful, healthy foal—Popcorn. 🥰 Both mums and their foals are doing well, and their heart-warming story is only possible because of people like you. Help us be there for more horses and donkeys this winter by donating today 👇 https://bit.ly/3AU6yMh

Help us keep our promise this winter

From the moment a horse or donkey arrives in our care, we make them a promise… that from now on, they will never again face abuse or neglect. When Mia arrived with us, she was dangerously underweight and suffering from a high worm burden – she was also heavily pregnant. 😓💔 Shortly after her arrival, she gave birth to a beautiful, healthy foal who we have named Peanut. It’s only thanks to our wonderful supporters that we could be there for Mia when she needed us ensuring that she, along with her gorgeous little foal, will only experience compassion and care from now on. 💙 You can help us help more donkeys and horses this winter by donating today 👉 https://bit.ly/40YGGJJ

This Christmas, give a gift that keeps on giving all year long with Stable Squad 🐴🎄 Our exciting club for young horse enthusiasts makes the perfect gift, with their own special welcome pack for new members. 🎁 Here’s what they’ll receive: ⭐️ Their own cuddly LeMieux pony mascot – exclusive to Stable Squad! ⭐️ A fun passport to fill out with details about their mascot and all the adventures they have together ⭐️ Stickers, surprises, and much more! Throughout the year, each member will receive three exclusive activity-filled magazines, along with invitations to fun horsey events. 🎉 Make their day and gift a Stable Squad subscription for Christmas 👉 https://bit.ly/3UNv9ZE

Together we can #StampOutSuffering

Even though the British government has banned the live exports of horses to slaughter, many are still suffering. 💔 Horses are being smuggled across the UK and Europe crammed into filthy trucks: hidden, neglected and in pain. Even when transported legally to slaughter in Europe, they are forced to endure endless hours on the road with little chance to rest. 😢 But you have the power to help them. Every like, share, and donation will help us achieve our three-step plan: 🐴 Push for an end to cruelly long journeys to slaughter in Europe 🐴 Gather evidence to help authorities tackle horse smuggling 🐴 Rehabilitate and rehome horses rescued from a variety of awful conditions Stand with us to protect horses. Together we can #StampOutSuffering 💙 Click here to donate 👉 https://bit.ly/4eU2WbH

CUTE FOAL ALERT ‼️ One of our Hall Farm foals enjoying the sunshine earlier this week 💙

🐴✨ Join the adventure that kids everywhere are talking about🌟 The Stable Squad! Our exclusive club where young horse enthusiasts gallop into a world of equine adventure and learning! 🐎💫 👧👦 Stable Squad members enjoy HORSEsome opportunities and fun-filled education, while supporting our vision of a compassionate world for horses. Each child will receive a special Stable Squad Welcome Pack, including a cuddly LeMieux horse with a bespoke World Horse Welfare rug! 🧸🎁 🎉 What's included? 🐴🎀An exciting Welcome Pack with an exclusive LeMieux cuddly horse! 📚🧩Twice-yearly Stable Squad Magazine packed with stories, games, puzzles, and interviews! 🏅🌟Educational activities that earn Stable Squad rosette badges, proudly worn to show their dedication to treating every horse with respect, compassion, and understanding. By joining, you're giving a wonderful gift and helping horses in need. Being part of the World Horse Welfare family is something your whole family can cherish together.🌍💕 Join today 👉 https://bit.ly/3Y6Cc0G

Rescued horses from "field of death" meet locals who helped save them

A herd of 13 neglected horses, known as the 'Harefield Horses', has been rescued by our charity and reunited with the women who refused to stand-by and watch them suffer 💙 Watch our film to find out all about this unusual group horse rescue story and the amazing transformation of pony, Midnight, who shocked the local residents who had cared for her when they were reunited with her this summer. We couldn't continue to do this work without the generosity of our amazing supporters. Please consider donating today so we can be there for more horses in need 👉 https://bit.ly/3z3e1HX

Vulnerable horses need your help

We take in hundreds of neglected and frightened horses every year, and due to the cost of living crisis we are at risk of seeing the UK’s most vulnerable horses suffer in greater numbers than ever 💔 Today, on International Day of Charity, we ask for your support in helping us to continue our important work. By setting up a monthly gift of just £3 or whatever you can afford, you will ensure we are there for horses in desperate need of help 👉 https://bit.ly/4edDPA1

Foal zoomies!

It’s Friday! 🎉 Stop scrolling and enjoy 30 seconds of foal zoomies at our Rescue and Rehoming Centres. Make sure you watch until the end for an eye-catching synchronised trotting performance from World Horse Welfare Glenda Spooner Farm🏅#WorldHorseWelfare #FoalFriday

Stable Squad club for young horse enthusiasts

Looking for the perfect gift for a horse-mad child? 🐴💙 Join Stable Squad, our exclusive club where young horse enthusiasts gallop into a world of equine adventure and learning! ✨ Each child will receive: 🐴 A special Stable Squad Welcome Pack, including a cuddly LeMieux horse with a bespoke World Horse Welfare rug! 🧩 Three magazines a year packed with stories, games, puzzles and interviews 🏅 HORSEsome education activities that earn Stable Squad rosette badges, proudly worn to show their dedication to treating every horse with respect, compassion and understanding By joining Stable Squad, you're giving a wonderful gift and helping horses in need. Find out more 👉 https://bit.ly/3AjGCZN

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Making a world of difference for horses

World Horse Welfare is an international horse charity that improves the lives of horses in the UK and worldwide through education, campaigning and hands-on care of horses. Since we were founded in 1927, our whole approach has been practical, based on scientific evidence and our extensive experience, and focused on delivering lasting change across the full spectrum of the horse world.

In the UK our dedicated network of Field Officers investigate and resolve welfare problems, and we run four Rescue and Rehoming Centres where horses in need can receive specialist care, undergo rehabilitation and find loving new homes through our rehoming scheme – the largest of its kind in the UK.

Our international programmes alleviate the suffering of thousands of working horses by providing essential knowledge for horse owning communities in the developing world. We also work tirelessly to change legislation and attitudes to horse welfare through campaigns and education, including our founding campaign to end the suffering endured by the tens of thousands of horses transported long-distance across Europe to slaughter each year. We support the responsible use of horses in sport, and are independent welfare advisers to the Fédération Equestre Internationale (FEI) and British Horseracing Authority (BHA).

Please note we cannot process reports about horses in distress posted through Facebook - if you are concerned for the welfare of a horse please call our Welfare Line in confidence - 08000 480 180