The problem
We’re hugely worried about Britain’s equine welfare and overpopulation crisis. The stark truth is that there are more horses and ponies than responsible owners, leading to horrendous cases of neglect, suffering and abandonment – and charities are left to pick up the pieces.
Due to the impact of Covid-19 and the ongoing cost of living crisis, owners in desperate need of support are contacting us for help. We’re supporting more people facing financial difficulties, struggling with their mental/physical health or experiencing family problems. We want to keep horses with their owners and prevent more horses going into rescue centres.
What are we doing?
Our role is to improve welfare through education and support. We don’t rescue – we try and stop as many horses as possible needing to be rescued.
Our aim is to break the cycle. We work collaboratively with fellow welfare charities across Britain to reach out to vulnerable owners and communities who may not normally seek regular healthcare for their horses and/or are known to be breeding indiscriminately.
Healthcare & Education clinics
We run a programme of clinics which include castrating, passporting, microchipping and hoof care at a reduced cost, as well as advice and support on a huge range of issues.
Not only are we preventing potential future foals from suffering, but we’re also immediately improving the welfare of the horses brought forward for castration, as many of them will have been previously tethered and are now living on yards or unchained in fields. Public safety is also improved as a gelding will not be as boisterous and as likely to try and escape.
A huge thank you to all of our collaborative partners and those who volunteer at our clinics.
