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Our charity calls for improved laws to protect Europe’s seven million horses
We are calling for equid-specific legislation informed by scientific evidence.
Investigation into smuggled horses highlights abhorrent exploitation
Robust secondary legislation and strong enforcement needed to fully disrupt this trade.
Smuggled Irish horses highlight urgent need for better protection of equines
Significant changes are needed to the current EU transport proposals if they are to be workable for the equine sector.
Our Norfolk farm temporarily closes to visitors
Our Norfolk rescue and rehoming centre closes to the public as more cases of strangles are detected.
Equestrian and racing leaders gather to consider what makes good people adopt poor welfare practices in horse sport
World Horse Welfare organised conference sees over 200 horse sport leaders discuss accountability for welfare.
Our Somerton centre has reopened to visitors following devastating floods earlier this month
World Horse Welfare extend thanks to everyone who offered to help
Outrage as more horses being smuggled out of the UK are intercepted a year after we rescued 26 from similar circumstances
Smuggled horses discovered once again despite Animal Welfare (Livestock Exports) Act 2024
Strangles case identified at our Norfolk farm
A horse at our Hall farm in Norfolk has tested positive for strangles, a highly infectious respiratory disease.
Storms and flooding mean temporary closure for Glenda Spooner Farm
Our team pulls together in challenging conditions.
Results of largest and most in-depth study into UK public attitudes towards horse sport and equine welfare
Results confirm sector is 'on the right track’ to improving equine welfare.
