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Fond farewell to Rehomed Horse of the Year 2019 Supreme Champion
A fond farewell has been said to Rehomed Horse of the Year 2019 Supreme Champion and family friend Ru after more than 25 years together.
Equine experts at UN event highlight importance of working animals for a sustainable future for all
By bringing together a group of experts from around the world, this webinar explores the multitude of positive benefits of working animals.
World Horse Welfare confirms its centres will remain closed to the public until 2021
After careful consideration, the charity has reluctantly decided to keep its Visitor Centres closed to the public until February (half-term) 2021.
View the UN HLPF Side Event online
The jointly-hosted event looked at Working animals: Climate change and public health issues in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals.
Equine charities invite stakeholders to UN event
The Donkey Sanctuary and World Horse Welfare will be hosting their first virtual side event at this year’s United Nations High Level Political Forum
Supporter inspired to set up hacking challenge gets riders fundraising countrywide
The fundraising challenge has proved incredibly popular with horses and riders of all ages around the country.
Charity’s appeal given boost on national radio by well-known TV gardener
TV gardener Alan Titchmarsh has lent his support – and voice – to our Welfare Line Appeal.
Fern had been neglected for weeks
Fern was in very poor condition but her life was transformed thanks to a call to our Welfare Line.
Petplan Charitable Trust announces new Covid-19 Equine Rescues Emergency Fund
The Petplan Charitable Trust (PPCT) has joined together with World Horse Welfare and the National Equine Welfare Council (NEWC) to create a Covid-19 Equine Rescues Emergency Fund.
International equine welfare projects adapt to Covid-19 restrictions to protect horses through the pandemic
Find out how our international projects with working horses, donkeys and mules around the world have adapted to deal with the impact of the coronavirus pandemic.