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Calling for urgent action to protect Africa’s donkey population
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A brighter future for the ponies of Gelligaer
Smithy is enjoying a brighter future thanks to multi-agency work on Gelligaer and Merthyr Common

Horse owners invited to #FeelForFat at Badminton Horse Trials
We showcase our new weight management resources designed to help horse owners get hands on with fat scoring.

Rescued ponies get a second chance at life as owners are banned from keeping horses
Three ponies find loving new homes and foal Bunny pairs up with little orphan Mildred.

How our charity is making sure horse smuggling remains on the political agenda
We visit Westminster to talk with MPs about how they can help to disrupt this cruel trade.

Agria become our Lead Centenary Corporate Partner
"Agria is so proud to be partnering with World Horse Welfare and supporting the invaluable work they do to for the welfare of our equine friends.”

The carrot or the stick: applying learning theory to horse riding
The last in this year's welfare webinar series will explore how learning theory can be applied to riding horses.

Our charity calls for improved laws to protect Europe’s seven million horses
We are calling for equid-specific legislation informed by scientific evidence.

Investigation into smuggled horses highlights abhorrent exploitation
Robust secondary legislation and strong enforcement needed to fully disrupt this trade.

Smuggled Irish horses highlight urgent need for better protection of equines
Significant changes are needed to the current EU transport proposals if they are to be workable for the equine sector.

Our Norfolk farm temporarily closes to visitors
Our Norfolk rescue and rehoming centre closes to the public as more cases of strangles are detected.