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African leaders commit to a strategy to protect the continent’s donkeys from the brutal skin trade
Leaders and key decision-makers reaffirmed their commitment to enforcing the implementation of Africa’s moratorium on the donkey skin trade.

Urgent action needed to protect Africa’s donkeys as Pan-African conference opens
The event is a powerful opportunity for Africa’s leaders to reaffirm landmark commitments that were made in 2024.

Lucky foal gets life-saving care after being born at Penny Farm
New-born foal Babybel needed specialist care after struggling to nurse from her mother.

Event for horse sport leaders considers the question ‘What drives trust that sport horses live good lives?
Influential members of the horse world discuss public perceptions of whether sport horses live good lives.

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.