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Event for horse sport leaders considers the question ‘What drives trust that sport horses live good lives?
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Exploring the results of our annual survey into the public acceptance of horse sport
What does the public think about training horses with whips, spurs or rewards? Do they believe that all sport horses live good lives?

Trafficked mare gives birth to miracle foal
A trafficked pregnant mare who we saved when a lorry load of horses intercepted at Dover, has miraculously given birth to a healthy filly foal, named Joy.

Calling for urgent action to protect Africa’s donkey population
Calling on Africa's member states to move from 'vision to action' to protect donkey populations across the continent, at the 92nd WOAH General session in Paris

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.