2800 x 1000_0001_General advice

General Advice

Check out World Horse Welfare's online horse health advice library or call our Advice Line on +44 (0)1953 497 238 for help.

Check out World Horse Welfare's online horse health advice library or call our Advice Line on +44 (0)1953 497 238 for help.

Check out our advice on topics ranging from pasture management to responsible rehoming of horses.

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.
Equine ID regulations

Equine ID regulations

Equine identification regulations make it a legal requirement for all horses in England, Wales and Scotland to be identified.
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.
Introducing a new horse to a herd

Introducing a new horse to a herd

Bringing a new horse home or looking to change arrangements within an existing herd? Check out some of the possible approaches.
Pasture management for horse paddocks

Pasture management for horse paddocks

Find out how to manage your paddock for the health of your horse, pasture and soil.
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.
Training your horse to be left on their own

Training your horse to be left on their own

Not sure how to prepare a pony to be left on their own or have a horse with separation anxiety? Check out our top tips.
Travelling your horse safely

Travelling your horse safely

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.
2020 Welfare Wednesdays webinars

2020 Welfare Wednesdays webinars

Catch up on all our Welfare Wednesdays webinars from 2020.
Welfare Wednesdays

Welfare Wednesdays

Sign up for Welfare Wednesdays webinars or catch up on previous events.
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