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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.

26/09/2024

It's Horse Of The Week time! Everyone meet Aelin

Aelin is a 1-year-old, 12.2hh mare who is extremely friendly and confident for her young age. She adores a fuss being made of her and is very inquisitive. Aelin is looking for a home with an experienced handler to bring her on and she may have the potential to be a child’s ridden pony in the future. She has bundles of character and will make a lovely family pony.

📌Aelin is based at World Horse Welfare Belwade Farm, Aberdeenshire

If you think you could offer Aelin a loving home, find out more and apply today 👉https://bit.ly/3zo4V8S

25/09/2024

Today we are joining other civil society organisations, educational centres and Government offices in celebrating our commitment to the Sustainable Development Goals 🌎

Find out more about our joint work within the International Coalition for Working Equids (ICWE) and the World Federation for Animals (WFA), where we are directly linking a healthy working equid’s contribution to the welfare of the 600 million people who rely on them 👉 https://bit.ly/3TdpsUj

24/09/2024

Did you know horses are still enduring horrifically long journeys to slaughter? 💔

We know all our supporters will join us in celebrating the fact that Britain has now banned all live exports of horses to slaughter.

But the sad truth is that horses are still enduring long, exhausting and terrifying journeys to slaughter across Europe. Their ordeal can last for days.

The good news is that we have momentum and we won’t give up until we see a ban on this horrible cruelty across Europe too!

We’ve put in place a 3-step plan to stop the awful suffering horses
still endure (right now, in 2024!), so if you’d like to find out more
please click here 👉 https://bit.ly/4e0EcOA

23/09/2024

With night temperatures becoming cooler many of us are asking if we should start rugging our horses or not. Did you know that healthy adult horses can usually regulate their body temperature well, without a rug, when the environmental temperature is between 5-25°C? 💦

Horses have a much wider thermoneutral range than people, meaning they don’t feel the cold in the same way we do. Each horse is different, but if you want help to understand what factors need to be taken into account when rugging (and other top winter care tips), find out more on our advice page 👉 https://bit.ly/3XkItFl

Please remember that all horses are individuals and just because one horse needs a rug, another may not. And equally, just because your horse doesn't need a rug, another horse may need one.

20/09/2024

💙 We know that for horse owners, it can be worrying to think about who will care for your horse if the worst should happen and they outlive you. If you’re a horse owner – no matter your age – it’s time to put a plan in place to safeguard their welfare.

Leaving your horse to World Horse Welfare in your Will ensures they are safe for the rest of their life.

We know this is a big decision to make and want to reassure you that your horse’s wellbeing will always be our priority. Find out more and download our free guide today 👉 https://bit.ly/4bxBj6d

19/09/2024

It's Horse Of The Week time! Everyone meet Crimond Queenie 🐴

Queenie is a 4-year-old, 12.0hh mare who is looking for a new home as a non-ridden companion. She is a friendly little pony, with a sensitive nature and gets on well with others. Queenie’s ideal home is a quiet yard, with a confident rehomer. Queenie is an incredibly pretty little pony, and would do very well at in-hand showing if her rehomer wanted to do this with her.

📌Queenie is based at World Horse Welfare Penny Farm, Lancashire

If you think you could offer Queenie a loving home, find out more and apply today 👉 https://bit.ly/4euPgmL

18/09/2024

Are your fields ready for winter? 🐴❄️

It may seem early, but it's a good idea to get ahead of maintenance and mud management before winter hits. Here are a few things from our winter preparation checklist:

👉 Check fencing and gates and replace/fix as necessary
👉 Lay or top up hard core or mud mats in gateways (as seen in the picture), around water troughs and hay feeders to avoid poaching in these high traffic areas
👉 Top up wood chip pens
👉 Check any areas of exposed water pipes to water troughs are suitably lagged and that there is an easily accessible isolation valve should any pipes burst
👉 Ensure any mobile field shelters are suitably anchored
👉 Replace or fix any damaged cladding and check all roofing is properly secured

How else do you prepare for winter with your horses?

17/09/2024

A man has been banned from keeping equines for ten years after fly grazed horses suffered toxic burns.

Our Field Officers discovered the horses with horrific burns on their faces and bodies, and urgently alerted RSPCA (England & Wales) to the horses, who took them into their care. The horses were on a patch of land that was heavily contaminated with poisonous plants and without shelter or additional feed/hay.

Our Field Officer, Penny Baker, shares a very important message: “Keeping a horse or pony well is about much more than just food and water – it’s also making sure they do not have access to poisonous plants, can be protected from the elements and of course get prompt veterinary treatment when they need it."

Read more here 👉 https://bit.ly/4ggjFXR

16/09/2024

We're hiring! 🎉 Would you like to join us in improving the lives of horses in the UK and worldwide?
We're looking for:

👉 Director of UK
👉 Fundraising Marketing Officer

For more information and to apply, please visit our website now - https://bit.ly/4gjVrMh

16/09/2024

🐴💡 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/4ceSklq

13/09/2024

Jessica Stark, our Director of Communications and Public Affairs, is in Sweden to attend the first ever Horse Welfare Summit at the wonderful venue of Flyinge AB, and to speak about equestrianism's Social License to Operate:

"Social License is not just about what we say, but also about what we do. We are all responsible for making meaningful changes to provide a good life for our horses."

Thank you Flyinge for giving us the opportunity to participate in this excellent summit, and for creating a space for these important conversations on the welfare and ethics of horse sport.

13/09/2024

Horses may be stabled for a variety of reasons, however the implications of restricted movement, lack of social contact and restricted forage intake can be very stressful for them.

There are strategies that you can implement to potentially reduce stable related stress, including:

👉 Adding windows or low walls between stables to allow social contact
👉 Enlarging stables or providing an outside space to allow greater movement
👉 Presenting forage and browse in a variety of ways to provide enrichment

We always promote having horses turned out for as long as possible, but this is not always feasible. How do you maximise positive experiences for your stabled horses?

For more information on providing positive experiences to stabled horses, check out our advice page here 👉 https://bit.ly/47itEbd

12/09/2024

It's Horse Of The Week time! Everyone meet Percy 🐴

Percy is an adorable little 9.3hh cob yearling who is looking for a new home as a companion. Despite being abandoned at just four-months-old, he is a funny and inquisitive little chap who likes to be at the forefront of anything new! Percy is quick to learn and his ideal home would be with other small ponies to show him the ropes, and an experienced rehomer who can continue his education.

📌 Percy is based at World Horse Welfare Hall Farm, Norfolk

If you think this sweet little gelding would be the perfect addition to your herd, find out more and apply today 👉 https://bit.ly/3XGlO84

11/09/2024

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

10/09/2024

Unfortunately, there is a lot of misinformation out there when it comes to equine nutrition 🌿🐴

We have teamed up with equine nutritionist, Clare MacLeod, to help tackle some of the common nutrition myths (or Nutribaloney, as Clare calls it!)

Watch our webinar here 👉 https://bit.ly/3MEH3Aw

Read our advice page, written by Clare, here 👉 https://bit.ly/4g8uKdz

09/09/2024

Happy Monday everyone! Tintin didn't want to get out of bed this morning! 💤

Tintin arrived in our care with his mum when he was only a few months old, following a report of a foal who had a metal can attached to his hoof. Watch his story here and subscribe to our YouTube channel 👉 https://bit.ly/3zcbYkG

06/09/2024

We're here at Defender Burghley Horse Trials! 🐴

Are you visiting over the next few days? Make sure to pop along to our stand at D5 and say hello to our friendly team! We have lots of exciting activities on offer, including:

👉 Horse smuggling activities (with prizes to be won!)
👉 A FREE prize draw (with prizes from Hi Ho Silver, Devoucoux, Charles Owen, Baileys Horse Feeds, Persie Gin, BRadley Leatherwork and more)
👉 Merchandise (including Christmas cards, advent calendars, and the new book, 'Goliath the Rescue Horse' by our Patron, Pippa Funnell)
👉 Our Stable Squad competition to WIN a gorgeous LeMieux cuddly pony and a limited edition Emily Cole Illustrations print of World Horse Welfare Duke signed by This Esme

We hope to see you soon! 👋

05/09/2024

Could you share this post and help us find this gorgeous mare a loving home? 💙

This week's Horse Of The Week is the lovely Sapphire, who has been on our rehoming site for almost a year and a half! She is a 13-year-old, 14hh mare, who is looking for a new home as a non-ridden companion.

Sapphire first came into our care in 2013 as a three-year-old. Her condition was very poor - she was severely emaciated and had a lice infestation. Thanks to the dedication of our expert team, Sapphire made a full recovery and was successfully rehomed for many years. However, Sapphire returned to us due to a change in her rehomer's circumstances and is still looking for a loving new home. She's a very genuine, sweet-natured pony, but she can become a little anxious at times so needs a quiet and patient handler. Her ideal home would be with other ponies as she doesn't like being on her own.

📌 Sapphire is based at World Horse Welfare Glenda Spooner Farm, Somerset

Could you offer Sapphire the loving home she deserves? Find out more information and apply today 👉 https://bit.ly/3MuDPzM

05/09/2024

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

04/09/2024

🚨 Have you removed sycamore saplings from your pastures? 🚨

Atypical myopathy is a devastating disease caused by the ingestion of sycamore seeds and seedlings. Now is the time to double check any pastures that have been rested since late spring/early summer and remove any saplings that may have germinated!

If your pasture is bordered by sycamore trees, we recommend fencing off a suitable area so that your horses can't graze directly under the trees. However, sycamore seeds are designed to travel! So, you need to thoroughly check the whole pasture to ensure it is safe for the horses to graze on.

03/09/2024

Do you remember Moose, Goose and Cancan? 🐴

The inspirational trio were the stars of our Christmas appeal last year, with Moose having raised orphaned Cancan alongside her own foal Goose. We're thrilled to let you know that in March this year Moose was rehomed, and last week Goose and Cancan headed off to their new home where they will continue to be together!

The future is looking bright for our lovely little trio 💙 We couldn't continue to rescue, rehabilitate and rehome horses like Moose, Goose and Cancan without our wonderful supporters - thank you for helping us make this happen!

If you would like to help us be there for even more horses in need, you can donate today via our link 👉 https://bit.ly/4e3UGVH

02/09/2024

We're hiring! 🎉 Would you like to join us in improving the lives of horses in the UK and worldwide? We’re looking for:

👉 Social and Digital Media Officer (Hybrid working)
👉 International Resources Officer (Remote working)

Find out more and apply today: https://bit.ly/3MeDkcW

02/09/2024

Have you ever wished that your horse could talk so you could ask them what they wanted you to know? 🐴

In our first 'Horses Explained' video series, our host Jordan is joined by a range of industry experts to discuss key health, management and behaviour topics, and all importantly, what your horse wants you to know.

Explore the full eight part video series here 👉 https://bit.ly/4dYB9WL

We're excited to let you know that series 2 filming will begin this month! What topics would you like to hear about? 🎬

30/08/2024

Introducing a new horse to an established herd can seem like a daunting prospect, but there are steps you can take to minimise the risk of harm. This can include:

💩 Poo swapping to let the horses get to know each other before they are introduced
🐴 Allowing horses to meet over secure, safe boundaries
👠 Removing hind or all shoes
💙 Introducing horses one at a time before allowing the horse into the herd

When it is time to let them join the herd, ensure there is plenty of space and provide a surplus of resources to avoid conflict e.g. enough hay piles and water buckets.

What strategies do you use when introducing new horses to herds?

Find out more about introducing a new horse to a herd 👉 https://bit.ly/3YSoTTp

30/08/2024

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🏅

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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

Friends, forage and freedom are all essential for providing our horses with the best life possible 🐴💙 Horses are highly social animals and the ability to play and have fun with friends is hugely important for welfare and mental well-being 🧠 #WorldHorseWelfare #3FS #FriendsForageFreedom #HorseHealth #HorseWelfare #HorseWellbeing #HorseRescue #HorseCharity

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

We think Emily has that Friday feeling! 🎉 We hope you all have a wonderful weekend. Don’t forget to keep your four-legged friends hydrated in this heat 💦 #FoalFriday #FridayFeeling

Did you know these common signs of laminitis? 🐴 All of these are subtle and can often be confused with other conditions, please contact your vet if you need further horse health advice! 🏥

Neglected pony found tethered to barbed wire wrapped bicycle

When our field officer Becky Bedson went out to a welfare concern, she couldn’t quite believe what she found this poor pony tethered to. Watch Pedals' story here! 👇 By setting up a monthly gift of £3 or whatever you can afford, you can help us reach more horses like Pedals. Please consider donating today – https://bit.ly/466c7Cj

Neglected pony found tethered to barbed wire wrapped bicycle

We're delighted to launch our new online video series, 'Horses Explained', for all horse owners and carers! 🐴 Join our host Jordan Headspeath, a former groom at World Horse Welfare Belwade Farm, as she travels around our four Rescue and Rehoming Centres meeting a range of experts including a clinical animal behaviourist, equine psychologist, equine nutritionist and many more. Watch our first episode, 'How do horses learn?', here 👉 https://bit.ly/45TDKyc #WorldHorseWelfare #HorsesExplained

Did you know that horses are being smuggled in and out of the UK? 💔 Watch the video below and visit our website to find out more about the cruel and illegal horse smuggling trade 👉 https://bit.ly/3RjQnwK #WorldHorseWelfare #StopHorseSmuggling #HorseSmuggling #HorseWelfare #HorseCharity #HorseRescue #PonyRescue #RescueHorse #PuppySmuggling #AnimalSmuggling

Senegal Documentary Trailer

Today, on World Environment Day, we wanted to highlight the catastrophic impact of climate change on Senegalese people and their vulnerable equids. As the climate warms, rural communities have no choice but to travel vast distances to find food and water 💦 This Friday, we will be launching a documentary on our YouTube channel to show you the harsh realities that the communities we work with globally are facing. Our team visited the Peule community, living in the Sylvo Pastoral Zone (a six hour drive from Senegal's capital city of Dakar), to better understand the challenges they face. ⏰ Join our live Q&A with our Senegalese Project Coordinator, Abdoulaye, at 3pm (BST) this Friday to find out more 👉 https://bit.ly/3VfK2on

Not one, but two reasons to smile this Friday! 😍 We couldn’t resist sharing this video of Cinnamon and Poppy with you all 💙 Watch until the end to see Poppy’s best bunny impression! #FoalFriday

Stop Horse Smuggling: Rosie's Story

Horses are being smuggled to and from the UK in horrendous conditions. Deprived of food and water, kept in cramped and filthy, unsafe environment - for many of the horses their fate is unknown, some may be bound for slaughter 💔 Our animation tells the story of Rosie, a much-loved riding pony who found herself at the ruthless hands of smugglers. Watch her story and visit our website to find out more about this cruel trade 👉 https://bit.ly/3Qw8Q8J #StopHorseSmuggling

How could anyone treat horses like this? World Horse Welfare TV Advertisement

Vulnerable horses urgently need your help! 🚨 Mistreated, neglected and frightened horses are suffering right now. Due to the cost of living crisis we are seeing the UK’s most vulnerable horses suffer in greater numbers than ever - since the start of the year we've seen a 43% increase in welfare enquiries. 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. Please consider donating today 👉 https://bit.ly/3Qk5TrF

Sara Cox on how you can support horses in need

World Horse Welfare Patron Sara Cox believes all horses deserve care, compassion and understanding 🐴💙 Find out more about sponsoring a stableyard here 👉 https://bit.ly/3QMKPdZ

Introducing a new horse to a herd

Are you looking to introduce a new horse into your herd?🐴 This can seem like a daunting task, especially because as owners, we aim to keep all our horses injury free! We've put together some guidance on how to introduce horses gradually and calmly to help minimise the risk to all the horses and you: ✅ If possible, allow horses to meet over a safe fence for at least a few days 💩 Consider swapping droppings - they'll learn about each other through the scents in the droppings! ❌ Consider removing all or at least any hind shoes 🌿 Ensure there are plenty of resources available to avoid competition e.g. hay piles/hay nets and there is plenty of space so that none of the herd feel pressured due to being in too close proximity to one another (which could lead to incidences of aggression) You can find out more here 👉 https://bit.ly/3Uyc3Hy What strategies do you use to safely introduce horses?

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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

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

Vulnerable horses need your help

Foal zoomies!

Stable Squad club for young horse enthusiasts

Neglected pony found tethered to barbed wire wrapped bicycle

Neglected pony found tethered to barbed wire wrapped bicycle

Neglected pony found tethered to barbed wire wrapped bicycle

Neglected pony found tethered to barbed wire wrapped bicycle

Neglected pony found tethered to barbed wire wrapped bicycle

Senegal Documentary Trailer

Stop Horse Smuggling: Rosie's Story

How could anyone treat horses like this? World Horse Welfare TV Advertisement

Sara Cox on how you can support horses in need

Introducing a new horse to a herd

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