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Healthy gut equals happy horse – exploring the impact of a horse’s digestive health on behaviour
The second episode in the latest series of 'Horses Explained' covers dental health and digestion.

Hall Farm reopens just in time for the summer holidays
After being closed since February, the centre is reopening to visitors on Wednesday 23rd July.

Glenda Spooner Farm is having a “Noah’s ark” moment!
The farm experienced catastrophic flash flooding in January but now the forecast is bright, with a rehoming record on the horizon after rehoming ponies two-by-two.

Latest episode of Horses Explained sheds light on how the horse’s senses influence behaviour
Dr Andrew Hemmings, a specialist in equine behavioural neuroscience, explained how important the sense of touch is to horses.

Horses Explained returns for a second series
Following the success of our 'Horses Explained' films last summer, we're bringing them back for a second series.

Rehoming restarts after strangles outbreak at Hall Farm
With the outbreak controlled, Hall Farm Rescue and Rehoming Centre can safely restart rehoming.

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.