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Meet pony Amelia at Badminton Horse Trials

Visitors to this year's Badminton Horse Trials can meet rehomed pony Amelia part way round the cross country course, next to World Horse Welfare's sponsored jump.

Views on equine ID system sought

We are asking for your views on the current equine ID system.

British Equestrians for Ukraine: – week four update

Donations to the British Equestrians for Ukraine Fund, hosted by World Horse Welfare, now stand at £164,000.

Consultation on equine ID shake up is of ‘pivotal importance’

Welcoming DEFRA’s consultation to seek the public’s views on the UK Government's proposals for improving equine identification and traceability in England.

Help for Haitian horses, mules and donkeys and their owners

Lives of horses – and their owners – improved in rural Haiti by international project despite Covid-19.

Dumped in a ditch at a day old, Charley is now ready for the world

Nine months later, she has recovered, recently been rehomed and can look forward to a bright future.

British Equestrians for Ukraine: week one update

Organisers behind fund to help Ukrainian horses and their owners report an extraordinary response within the first week.

‘British Equestrians for Ukraine’ launched to aid developing equine crisis

Equine sector unites to launch emergency appeal to help Ukrainian horses, their owners and carers.

Horses’ recovery helped by Baileys Horse Feeds’ generous support

A herd of underweight Thoroughbred horses are making excellent progress in their recovery thanks to the support of feed company, Baileys Horse Feeds.

Statement in response to the situation in Ukraine

In light of the tragic situation in Ukraine, World Horse Welfare is currently taking steps to assess what support might be needed to help horses in the country.

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