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World Horse Welfare statement on 2019 Cheltenham Festival
Our statement in response to the horse fatalities at the 2019 Cheltenham Festival.
International coalition of charities brings together Commonwealth vets to tackle working equid welfare
The International Coalition of Working Equids hosted a workshop as part of the 7th Pan Commonwealth Veterinary Conference.
Suspended jail sentence and ten year animal ban for Redcar man
A man from Redcar has been sentenced for causing unnecessary suffering and failing to meet the needs of four horses.
World Horse Trail sculpture trail launched
Charity's World Horse Trail is launched, featuring 40 unique horse sculptures to be showcased around the country.
The Donkey Sanctuary and World Horse Welfare represent equine welfare charities at the UN General Assembly
The two charities highlighted the vital contribution of working horses, donkeys and mules in achieving the UN Sustainable Development Goals.
International Coalition for Working Equids workshop provides practical training
The workshop provided practical training on welfare assessments for working equids in Lesotho
Much-loved Adoption Horse Magpie put to sleep
Penny Farm's Adoption Horse Magpie will be greatly missed by all at World Horse Welfare.
World Horse Welfare and The Donkey Sanctuary welcome agreement with OIE, the global body for animal welfare
"A good day for animal and equine welfare."
World Horse Welfare Patron Sara Cox urges owners to keep their ponies active
Sara Cox has reminded owners of the importance of keeping their ponies moving to help tackle the problem of them gaining excess weight.
Call for information after pony dumped with horrific injuries in New Forest
World Horse Welfare is calling for witnesses to help track down the owner of pony found abandoned and emaciated.
