Homes needed
Are you looking for a horse, pony or donkey? If you are in this fortunate position, have you considered offering to rehome from one of our member charities? Each animal rehomed will free up a space,...
View ArticleThreat of horse crisis
Will another harsh winter leave Britain on the precipice of a horse welfare crisis? Click here to read the latest report – ‘On the Verge: the Approaching Equine Crisis in England and Wales’.
View ArticleThe National Equine Welfare Council
The National Equine Welfare Council (NEWC) works to protect horses, ponies, donkeys and mules, by providing support, guidance and a communication forum to equine organisations, businesses and charities...
View ArticleAbandonment
It is an illegal offence to abandon any animal, with a possible 51 week prison sentence, a fine up to £20,000 – or both. NEWC has seen an increase in the number of abandoned horses over the last few...
View ArticleNational Equine Welfare Council launches new guidance and its first ever video
Charities have identified the need for impartial guidance on the issue of when and how to use grazing muzzles responsibly. It’s a dilemma that is faced by many horse owners every year, especially now...
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