General advice: check out advice on general advice topics
Cutting the costs of horse care
Information and advice on how to cut the costs of horse ownership and care without compromising on welfare
11 advice articles on General advice
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
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
Information and advice on how to cut the costs of horse ownership and care without compromising on welfare
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
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?
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
World Horse Welfare and other National Equine Welfare Council (NEWC) members have put together some advice for owners needing to rehome their own horses.
Traceability: what does it mean for your horse?
Find out what traceability means for you and your horse and our 5 key steps on how to improve it.
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
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
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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