Stop Feeding Our Horses

30/06/2025

Cringe 😬 !! So a little while ago I pushed myself out of my comfort zone and took part in a Curious Equestrian Podcast with the lovely Anna-Louise.

It was a great opportunity to talk about the dangers of feeding horses, particularly with someone so passionate about our shared goal.

Apologies if I cut you off a few times Anna-Louise; I think there was a slight delay at my end 🙈

Please do share with your communities and help us to spread awareness of the dangers of feeding horses, ponies or donkeys without an owner’s permission 💚

The British Horse Society Dr David Marlin
Hannah Kayleigh Sarra Mackenzie-Pilot Gail Hunter-Warburton Benedicta Worsfold

How has public feeding affected your horse management decisions? Whether it's choosing livery yards, installing fencing, or restricting turnout, most of us modify our horses' lives to protect them from strangers.

17/06/2025

Thank you for the collab The British Horse Society. Such an important message to continue to talk about.

🚫🍏 A kind gesture could cost a horse its life.

Every year, we hear heart-breaking stories of horses becoming seriously ill... or worse, because someone thought sharing a treat was harmless.

Did you know that one slice of bread or a single apple could trigger a potentially fatal condition like colic or laminitis?

Together with our campaign and the amazing work from , we’re asking everyone to think twice.

Let’s spread the word. Let’s protect our horses 👉 https://bit.ly/3TGSaNW

🤝 Stop Feeding Our Horses

13/03/2025

🚨 Please do not feed the deer in our country parks

We’re getting more reports of people feeding deer from their cars and in nearby housing estates and it’s causing serious problems.

Deer are getting stuck in fences and football nets, and they’re losing their natural fear of cars. When they start associating cars with food, they’re more likely to run into roads, leading to collisions.

Last year alone, rangers were called to over 164 deer collisions on Cannock Chase.

Feeding deer also makes them dependent on humans and vulnerable to poachers. Their stomachs aren’t designed for human food, which can make them seriously ill.

With spring here, you might spot baby deer (fawns). If you do, don’t touch or move them. Their mothers will return, but only if they don’t smell human scent on their young.

Help us protect these beautiful animals. Don't feed or approach the deer and keep your dogs away.

If you hit a deer or see one injured on the road, call 999. To report a dead deer on the roadside, call 101 so a warden can be sent out.

Photo credit: John Kraujalis

26/01/2025

Here we go again…

The owner of a Shetland who died after he was fed chestnuts by a member of the public said he was loved by all those who knew him – and should have had many happy years ahead. Zoe Mullins’ nine-year-old Reggie died in his owners’ arms at the end of last year, despite all best …

03/11/2024

This is your annual reminder to share this post - please dispose of your pumpkins responsibly; on your compost, or in the food waste bin. Please don’t leave out for wildlife to eat. It can be damaging - pumpkins can be toxic to hedgehogs.

Pumpkins are a Halloween tradition, with approximately 24 million of them being sold in the UK each year to add to the excitement of the spooky celebrations!

28/04/2024

***BACK IN STOCK***

By popular demand. As the weather warms up “the feeders” venture out.. If you are experiencing issues with members of the public trying to feed your animals, please reach out if you need support. We have signs available to purchase via our website, www.StopFeedingOurHorses.co.uk

23/04/2024

So pleased our new signs arrived safely at The Adventures Of Patrick The Pony’s house! 🥰

Got some new signs 🪧 for Patrick & Cowboys field from Stop Feeding Our Horses
Thank you

17/04/2024

Important message someone has been throwing apples 🍎 and carrots 🥕 in to Cowboy & Patricks field which can be dangerous for them as we do not know how much has been eaten, please do not feed other people pets your kindness could kill them

28/03/2024

Can you spare a minute to complete this survey?

As part of the development of The British Horse Society’s Be Horse Aware campaign, they have been working with Human Behaviour Change experts at University of Bristol to redesign their informative signs.

Before these are released, they would love to hear your thoughts so that they can ensure they are as effective as possible.

Please take 5 minutes to provide any feedback and help by sharing the survey with friends and family 👉

As part of the development of our Be Horse Aware campaign, we have been working with Human Behaviour Change experts at the University of Bristol to redesign our informative signs. Before these are released, we would love to hear your thoughts so we can ensure they are as effective as possible. Pleas...

28/03/2024

28/03/2024

26/03/2024

We have now sold out of our A4 Polite notice signs, but can still place bulk orders if anyone wants 10+. We also have field signs in Small (250mm x 100mm) or Large (400mm x 160mm) as well as our vehicle window stickers. Clothing also available to order. Click below to visit our Etsy shop. https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/StopFeedingOurHorses