Keeping horses can be challenging at any time, and especially if your situation is complicated by ill health or a change in your personal circumstances. Sometimes just a few small alterations to how you keep your horse can make things far more manageable.
Whose horses need help?
If you, or the person you’re concerned about, needs help for an urgent human health issue, please call 111 or 999 depending on the severity of the situation.
Alternatively, contact your GP to find out what additional support is available. Our Resources Hub also has links to human health organisations that are experienced in supporting people going through challenging times.
Please note that if you want to report a welfare concern rather than request horse-related support (either for yourself or someone else), you can do that via the form on our Worried about a horse? page.
If you or someone you know needs a bit of support – or just advice on a simple horse care query – please don’t hesitate to get in touch by choosing one of the options below and our team will be very happy to help. Please note this service is only available in Britain.

Are you struggling to care for your horse?
Are you struggling to care for your horse, or think you may struggle in the future?

Is someone you know struggling to care for their horse?
If you're concerned about someone you think is struggling to care for their horses, help and advice is available.

Is a client struggling to care for their horse?
If you’re concerned about a client who’s struggling to care for their horse, help and advice is available.

Succession planning for an equestrian business
If you own or run an equestrian business, have you considered succession planning?

Is it a horse-related emergency?
Find out what situations would be classified as an equine emergency.

Resource Hub
Our Resources Hub has links to organisations that are experienced in supporting people going through challenging times