General advice: check out advice on general advice topics

Breeding horses: do you need to breed?

We launched our Need to breed? initiative to spread the word about the impact that breeding just one foal can have.

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Breeding horses: do you need to breed?

Breeding horses: do you need to breed?

We launched our Need to breed? initiative to spread the word about the impact that breeding just one foal can have.

Buying or selling a horse: top tips

Buying or selling a horse: top tips

If you are thinking about buying or selling a horse here are some tips to help make sure everything goes well.

Cutting the costs of horse care

Cutting the costs of horse care

Information and advice on how to cut the costs of horse ownership and care without compromising on welfare

Fireworks: keeping your horse safe

Fireworks: keeping your horse safe

Fireworks events can be a worrying time for horse owners. Read our ideas to help you and your horse have a less stressful night.

Horse theft: how to prevent it

Horse theft: how to prevent it

Sadly, horse thefts do happen - read our advice on how to keep your horse safe and deter thieves.

Identification regulations: is your horse passported and microchipped?

Identification regulations: is your horse passported and microchipped?

Are you aware of your legal responsibilities when changing ownership or if your horse passes away? Check out our guidance for identifying horses in England, Scotland and Wales

Responsible rehoming of horses

Responsible rehoming of horses

World Horse Welfare and other National Equine Welfare Council (NEWC) members have put together some advice for owners needing to rehome their own horses.

Travelling safely: is your horse fit to travel?

Travelling safely: is your horse fit to travel?

Find out more about why it is important that your horse is mentally and physically able to load and travel safely here.

Travelling your horse safely: horsebox and trailer requirements

Travelling your horse safely: horsebox and trailer requirements

Find out how to make sure a trailer or lorry is safe to travel your horse in and how to pick a professional transporter.

Working horses in holiday destinations

Working horses in holiday destinations

Our guide on what to do if you see a horse or donkey suffering whilst on holiday and who to report it to

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