World Horse Welfare
News
Summer 2015
rating 85 years of helping horses
UK Special
Celebrating
25 years helping
Scotland's horses
The 2015 Control of Horses Act:
your questions answered
In this issue
WELCOME
2-3
Welcome and
News in pictures.
4-5
Control of Horses Act
2015 - your questions
answered.
6-7
25 years at Belwade.
8-9
News and
Rhoswyn's tragic story.
10-11An update on our
international projects.
12-13Adopt a Horse: where
are they now? 14-15Disease: act fast to stop
the spread.
16-17Our horse care A to Z.
18-19Farm News.
20 Animal Thanksgiving
Week.
Welcome from the
Chief Executive
A very warm welcome to our summer
newsletter, where we focus in on
some key issues that are so relevant to
Britain’s horses.
Our success spearheading the
coalition that fought for, and won, tighter
legislation relating to fly-grazing means
swifter action can now be taken in cases where
horses are illegally, and often dangerously, left to graze, and sometimes on
land that is totally unsuitable for horses. We answer some of the frequently
asked questions about the new Control of Horse Act on pages 4 and 5.
This is not our only cause for celebration. We are so proud to be celebrating
25 years at Belwade Farm Rescue and Rehoming Centre in Aboyne. Our
Scottish home has enabled us to change the fortunes of literally thousands
of abused and neglected horses across the mainland as well as on remote
Scottish islands since 1990. After a quarter of a century the charity plays an
ever-more valuable role in Scotland’s vibrant horse community and you can
read more about these accomplishments.
Whether you are a horse-owner, loaner or passionate admirer I would urge
you to share our disease article (pages 14 and 15) with local livery yards, tack
shops and your wider horse community. Biosecurity has never been more
important for our horse population as our recent Merry-Go-Round of Pain
appeal highlighted.
In this issue you will also find a useful A to Z guide of all the educational
literature we have produced for horse owners, rehomers and carers covering
seasonal issues such as ragwort as well as year-round essentials including
hoof care and equine health. We are constantly looking for different ways of
sharing our expertise and these resources are available to everyone for free.
Finally we hope that you will take part in Animal Thanksgiving Week, which
is for pets of all species, shapes and sizes (see page 20). By celebrating your
cherished pet or remembering a devoted friend you will help abused and
neglected horses escape a life of misery and fear.
As ever thank you so much for your support. I hope you enjoy reading this
newsletter and that you have a wonderful summer.
@rolyowers
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President
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Vice Presidents
The Hon Gerald Maitland-Carew
Christopher Hall
Sir Peter O’Sullevan
Chairman
Barry Johnson MRCVS
Chief Executive
Roly Owers MRCVS
Registered charity no: 206658
and SC038384
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News in pictures...
1. With 99 of our horses having found loving homes this year many
more people are experiencing the joy of providing a new start for
a once-abused or neglected horse, just like Shilo pictured here
with the daughter of his adoring rehomer Penny who says:
"Shilo is a legend!". Special thanks to rehomers Imogen Peace and
Rose Webb who gave up their time to come to Badminton Horse
Trials and share their enthusiasm for rehoming.
2. Earlier this year we released a film about daily hoof care at the
launch of XLEquine's free booklet - 'Keep one step ahead'.
The film is available on our YouTube channel (Horse Charity)
and is the first in our 'How To' series. For a free copy of
'Keep One Step Ahead' visit www.xlequine.co.uk.
3. Thank you to everyone who made a donation to our Blanca
appeal. It raised over £110,000 to help educate horse-owning
communities in developing countries and will improve the lives
of thousands of working horses.
4. We were honoured to be BETA-International's nominated
charity for a third year. At the world’s leading equestrian trade
fair World Horse Welfare horses Joseph (pictured) and Jacko
took part in a demonstration joined by Wally with his rehomer.
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5. Barry was found in a bare field, full of rubbish with no clean
water. He had a condition score of 0.5 out of 5, a heavy worm
burden and was covered in mites and lice. The news of Barry
reached Alltech - an international health company - who
offered to sponsor his care for a year. We are hugely grateful
for this incredible donation and as you can see from the main
picture Barry is already much better.
6. If you have received our Merry-Go-Round of Pain appeal please
give what you can. It paints a grim picture of how Britain's
horses are suffering due to lack of proper border controls.
Please also share our film (www.YouTube.com/horsecharity) to
help stop the Merry-Go-Round of Pain.
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Success
Control of Horses Actyour questions answered
Since 2013 we have lobbied parliament for tougher laws to help Stop the Scourge of fly-grazing
across the UK. We coordinated a coalition of charities and rural organisations to call for change
and thanks to our collective effort the Control of Horses Act 2015 has been passed by Parliament
and is now law across England. We take a look at the new Act.
Why did World Horse Welfare and the Stop the Scourge Coalition call for this Act?
Fly-grazing is a major cause of horse welfare problems, and until now there was no effective legislation to deal
with the issue. Around ten different laws were used to try to address the problem which ultimately created a
barrier to landowners taking action. There were also a significant number of loopholes in the law which were
often exploited by unscrupulous horse owners. This Act, which updates the Animals Act 1971, makes critical
changes to close these loopholes.
Where will it apply?
The Act will apply throughout England. There is already similar legislation in place for Wales, but nothing planned for
Scotland or Northern Ireland, where the problem of fly-grazing is currently less severe. However, we will continue to
monitor this.
Will this end tethering?
The Act will not specifically end tethering which remains legal in the UK. However, if horses are tethered on land
without the permission of the landowner then the Act may be used to remove them. The Animal Welfare Act 2006
will continue to apply in cases where tethering causes welfare problems.
Will this disproportionately affect Gypsies and Travellers?
No. The Act will affect only those people who fly-graze their animals. Representatives of The Gypsy Council were part
of the stakeholder group involved in the consultation and agree with World Horse Welfare that fly-grazing is not a
problem caused by any particular social group but one caused by irresponsible owners.
How will the Act work?
The Act gives landowners (including Local Authorities, The Highways Agency, farmers and other private landowners
and occupiers, property developers, utilities companies, public sector bodies - such as schools and hospitals - and
Commoners Associations) the ability to act quickly and most importantly before the horses suffer. They must notify
their local police within 24 hours of finding the horses and if the owners can be identified they must also notify them. If
no owner comes forward within four working days the landowners are legally able to take possession of the horses.
What will happen to horses who are removed?
Once landowners become the legal owners of the horses they now have a much wider range of options as to what they
do with the animals including rehoming them privately or to charities (if they have the capacity to help) or selling them.
As a last resort they will be able to have the animals humanely euthanised. Under the previous legislation, they were
forced to sell the animals at a public auction or market, but this often resulted in the animals’ original owners buying
them back for less than was invested to make them saleable – therefore gaining a more valuable animal at the expense
of the landowner.
What if my horse escapes from his field or is stolen – could this Act be used?
If your horse is properly identified then there is no need to worry.
Landowners must keep horses for four working days and notify the police
within 24 hours of becoming aware that the horses are on their land
illegally. The law also states that if the owner is identifiable (for example if
the horse is microchipped) then his owner must be notified.
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Find out
more at
www.worldhorsewelfare.org/
fly-grazing-questions
Case Study:
The new Act could have helped Frodo, Fraggle and Fern - thanks to
your support we were there for them
You may have read in the press about the astonishing recovery of Frodo who back in February (before the new Act was in
place) at just four months old was rescued by us from a fly-grazing site and given only 24 hours to live.
We were all delighted when Frodo made such a remarkable recovery and thrilled that Katie Eva - one of the veterinary
nurses who helped him pull through - was able to give him a loving home. He even has his own Facebook page!
Field Officer Rachel Andrews who came to Frodo's rescue has been keeping a very close eye on the fly-grazing site where
he was found and has since worked with the authorities to remove two more horses - Fraggle and Fern - who are both
safely at our Penny Farm Rescue and Rehoming Centre.
Rachel and our 15 other Field Officers are optimistic that the Control of Horses Act will have a similar impact in England
as it has done in Wales, where we have seen a steep decline in the number of fly-grazing cases. Our Chief Executive Roly
says: "This law will make a big difference to horse welfare, as charities have been struggling to help the thousands of
horses being kept without proper care. It will also help landowners, farmers, communities and taxpayers as it will make
action to remove horses much more swift, straightforward and less expensive to take. The success of the Welsh legislation
demonstrates that these laws work if they are used."
Penny Farm Centre Manager Fran Williamson says Fraggle and Fern are now making good progress: "I'm pleased to say that
they are doing really well now that they are receiving the care, nutrition and good management that they so desperately
needed. Now that they're free of strangles and out of isolation they love charging around together in the paddocks."
It's thanks to your donations we have been able to change the fortunes of these three lovely horses. Thank you.
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The 2015
Control of Horses Act
is the
piece of legislation
we have influenced
since 1927.
A vital benchmark for Europe's horses
The EU Equine Welfare Report is in its final production stage ready to be formally presented to the European
Commission this summer.
The Commission asked us to work with Eurogroup for Animals and other relevant organisations to document the
scale and scope of the equine industry across Europe and to determine whether equines were being well-served by
existing animal welfare legislation.
Horses are legally classified in many different ways across EU Member States and after attending the World Horse
Welfare 2013 Conference DG Sante (who oversee equine related issues in the EU) agreed that a report of this nature
would hugely benefit Europe's vast equine population. We have played a leading role in engaging stakeholders,
conducting research and pulling together the vast swathes of information pertinent to horses in Europe.
Look out for more information in the winter 2015 issue of World Horse Welfare News.
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Celebrating 25 years at Belwade
Since 1927 - thanks to our loyal supporters - World Horse Welfare has helped horses all over the
world but 1990 saw a new dawn for Britain’s largest rescue and rehoming charity as we were
able to respond to the ever-growing need in Scotland.
Thanks to the generosity of one donor who bequeathed a
45-acre farm we launched our Scottish base - Belwade Farm
Rescue and Rehoming Centre. Eileen Gillen - our Centre
Manager - and Hamish Lochore, who share a pragmatic
approach to horse welfare, helped to found the centre and
remain instrumental in making our Scottish centre the
success story it is.
Over the last 25 years Belwade has seen some of
Scotland's most shocking horse welfare cases. In 2007
Juno grabbed the headlines when he was found with
catastrophic injuries where a headcollar had been left
on for so long that it was embedded into his head.
The owner tried to defend her actions by saying that
as a companion Juno "didn't need care". Thanks to the
team at the Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies
and Belwade’s incredible expertise and dedication
Juno was rehabilitated and within just one year was
rehomed to a wonderful family.
Juno is just one of hundreds of Belwade success stories over the last 25 years. The team
has faced the challenge of rescuing, rehabilitating and rehoming many large groups of
horses from as far afield as the Outer Hebrides as well as across mainland Scotland. A case in 2009 stands out in all
their memories when they rescued 25 horses from the most brutal scene of neglect and suffering where a further
15 horses were found dead at the site. Due to the meticulous way the team evidenced the case the owners were
banned from keeping all animals for life. In 2011 Scotland saw our largest ever preventative welfare case as we led
an operation to round up, treat, castrate and microchip almost 100 horses.
Our 'whole-horse' approach
to rehabilitation was born at
Belwade Farm and has seen
many of Scotland's most high
profile horses benefit including
the Scottish Vaulting Team’s
superstar partner Islay.
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Belwade Farm Rescue and Rehoming Centre plays
a pivotal role in Scotland’s equine world. Hosting
shoemaking competitions and clinics started by
our very own farrier Donald Nicol - who has been
with us for 25 years and has been key to so many
of our success stories - and demonstrations which
keep Scotland’s traditions of the partnership
between horse and human alive.
We also play a valuable role in educating future
vets and other equine professionals, horse
owners and would-be owners, and children not just in Scotland but worldwide - about the
importance of horse welfare.
2015 is another exciting year for our Scottish centre:
Winning Best Visitor Attraction award at the Aberdeen City & Shire Tourism Awards
The iconic Kelpies Maquettes - modelled on our own beautiful Clydesdale Baron visited the centre for two weeks attracting over 6,000 visitors
Our Pleasure Ride at the Royal Family's Scottish seat Balmoral Castle took place
in May
Thank you to everyone who has
visited or plans to visit Belwade
Farm, rehomed one of our loyal
and magnificent horses or
supported our team in Scotland.
Without you Belwade Farm Rescue
and Rehoming Centre couldn’t
continue its wonderful work.
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HORSE Barbados
Last year World Horse Welfare was delighted to be the recipient of
a generous donation made by a UK-based grant-giving trust, The
Gabriel Sacher Charitable Trust, in support of our work.
The Trust also made an equal donation to the Humane Organisation
for the Relief of Suffering Equines (HORSE) Barbados and so began
a relationship whereby we share our expertise and knowledge to
guide this establishing charity on the best practices for protecting
and promoting horse welfare.
Find out more about their work at www.horsebarbados.com
A Life's Work in Hardback
Did you know?
Our film about Macy
has had more than
1million views on
YouTube.com/
horsecharity
Our former Chairman Christopher Hall OBE, who remains
closely involved with our work, has written a revealing
book about his life devoted to the protection of horses.
'Horse Welfare, Use Not Abuse' is an authoritative firsthand account of Christopher's life growing up around
horses, his work with World Horse Welfare as well as his
accounts of the high-stakes racing world.
In his travels, Christopher has met the leaders of
most of the equestrian sports both nationally and
internationally and his frank, and sometimes funny,
accounts of these meetings provide real insight into a
world most of us never experience.
Roly says about Christopher: "During his time as
Chairman of the charity Christopher was certainly one
for getting involved in our frontline work. He visited
many of our international projects and saw firsthand the challenges horse owners face
in the developing world with sparse
resources and even less education. This
book recounts his horse-centric world
and is an important read for anyone
wishing to pay close attention to
horse welfare - not just on our own
shores but the world over."
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Ongoing Generosity
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We remain enormously grateful to the Sir Peter O'Sullevan
Charitable Trust for their ongoing support. At Royal Ascot back
in May they presented us with a hugely generous donation of
£50,000. Each of the Trust's other five charities received the
same donation.
Earlier this year Sir Peter, who is our Vice President, updated his
memoirs: Calling the Horses. Roly says: "Few people realise that
he has been a supporter of ours since childhood. He should be
applauded as much for his impact on horse welfare as for his
legendary contribution to racing."
Horse Welfare, Use Not Abuse
is available at our online
shop priced £18.99:
www.worldhorsewelfare.org/shop
Rhoswyn's Tragic Plight
Earlier this year Field Officer Tony Evans was alerted to a group of horses on an exposed Welsh hillside, which included a
sweet-natured grey mare called Rhoswyn. They had been heartlessly dumped by their owner.
The terrible fate of Rhoswyn is accentuated by the fact that she was nursing her own foal – Orlagh – as well as an
orphaned foal – Zoe. In her emaciated state she was literally sacrificing her own life to keep them alive.
Tony quickly gathered a team of professionals to get the group to safety: “Under veterinary advice we were able to
move Rhoswyn and the two foals but some of the group were just too weak and in such poor condition that the kindest
thing to do was put them to sleep. Rhoswyn was clearly so desperate to get off the hillside that even in her weak state
she loaded herself into the horsebox while we were tending to some of the other sick horses. It is scandalous that the
owner has gone unpunished since there was no way of tracing them.”
Sadly Rhoswyn didn't have the strength to survive and, despite the dedication of our team, she died at our Glenda
Spooner Farm Rescue and Rehoming Centre not long after her arrival. In tribute to Rhoswyn's brave fight for survival
we decided to release a film telling her story.
Our Chief Executive Roly sums up why this film is so important: “This is a very sad but appropriate opportunity to show
people the terrible impact that this kind of irresponsible ownership has on horses, as well as the reality faced by our
staff who work so hard to help those in desperate need. We are often asked by supporters how we can face the worst
possible kinds of equine abuse day-in-day-out when we all have a genuine love of horses. It is hugely distressing but
thanks to our staff and supporters we can help these horses."
We continue to actively press for change to try to reduce the chances of similar tragedies happening in the future –
which is why we are pleased that now both England and Wales will have tougher laws to address fly-grazing (see page
4 for more about the Control of Horses Act).
Roly goes on to say: "Rhoswyn's heartrending story is why we need to introduce a robust system of equine
identification so that the owners who abandon their animals to fend for themselves can be held accountable."
Thankfully Orlagh and Zoe are safely at Glenda Spooner Farm Rescue and Rehoming Centre in Somerset and both are
making good progress. Centre Manager Claire Phillips says the two foals are a joy to have on the farm: “Orlagh, who
we believe to be just six months old, has made friends with another filly who was already at the centre – 10-monthold Crystal – who is playing the perfect big sister role. They love being out in the paddock together and come in for a
“baby nap” every morning. They have developed a wonderful bond. Zoe – the younger foal – is doing well too and the
delicious summer grass is exactly what she needs to build up her strength." All being well Orlagh and Zoe will join other
youngsters on our rehoming scheme later this year. You can find Crystal on the Horses in Progress section of our website.
To see Rhosywn's film visit www.YouTube.com/HorseCharity
WELFARE
Pictures from top left: Poor Rhoswyn fighting for her life at our centre; the team desperately
trying to save a youngster at the scene; Orlagh and Zoe are well on the way to recovery having
received much-needed care at our Glenda Spooner Farm Rescue and Rehoming Centre.
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CHPA Celebrates 20 Years
We have worked with the Cart Horse Protection Association (CHPA) in Cape Town, South Africa since 2002
and this year it celebrates 20 years of changing the lives of thousands of horses and their owners.
“There are multitudes of non-governmental agencies around the world. Many do good work in
southern Africa,” said equine specialist Professor Sandra Swart of Stellenbosch University’s History
Department. “But the Cart Horse Protection Association is one NGO that stands apart. It really has
achieved its objectives and improved the lot of the working horse in Cape Town. This has been no
easy task.”
It all began in 1995 when a group of concerned Cape Town citizens established an embryonic
voluntary organisation - CHPA. Their aim was to ease the plight of the hundreds of working
horses in the city in the areas where horses were working, mostly in appalling conditions.
CHPA Manager Megan White explains the cultural shift that threw so many working
horses into the worst possible situation: “Our roots are in District Six where inhabitants
were forcibly relocated to the Cape Flats in the sixties. Previously the area was a
bustling multi-cultural, multi-racial part of Cape Town and the cart horse operators
(Carties) were mostly hawkers who used to ply their street trade, offering fish,
vegetables and fruit to the residents.
“The Carties’ community became fragmented and uncertain. Distances were great
and lines of supply disjointed. They became increasingly marginalised and were
relegated to acquiring and selling scrap metal and moving garden waste. As life
under apartheid became more desperate, the Carties suffered and their horses’ plight
became worse. By the time local charities the Society for the Protection of Animals and
Animal Welfare intervened with the formation of the CHPA things were really bad.”
Through utter dedication the CHPA was able to make a real difference but Megan says
the watershed moment came when they began working with World Horse Welfare and formed
Project African Dawn. World Horse Welfare's Head of Programme Development Karen O’Malley reflects on
the success of the project: “African Dawn proved to be a huge success and raised the bar for horse welfare. The effect of
providing equine care skills to local people in key disciplines was immeasurable and the best of the graduates became the
teachers ensuring that the initiative was sustainable.”
Farrier Ashley Deelman has been with the CHPA for 13 years and was one of those initial students who became teachers.
He says: “Before I came here I too was a Cartie, so I know about the problems that they have and I understand what goes
on in their lives. It’s not an easy life but World Horse Welfare has been instrumental in bringing my career to this point.
I learned my trade and then they sponsored my trip to an international farriers’ symposium in Germany where I mixed
with farriers from 30 different countries. I brought that experience back here for other local farriers. It’s all about the
horses. That’s why I do it. I started here to help the horses and that’s what I’ve been doing ever since.”
From two containers with a tarpaulin stretched between as a makeshift roof, to a multi-functional equine welfare
centre, the CHPA has come a long way in two decades. So what does the future hold for this thriving organisation?
Megan says: “We have lots up our sleeve including creating a government-approved comprehensive horse welfare
manual which we believe has the potential to change many more lives.”
Pictures: top left - Rosa and her foal when they were found, malnourished in a dangerous enclosure and then Rosa after CHPA's essential care and expertise.
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South African Care Boxes
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As part of our continued support of the Coastal Horse Care Unit (CHCU)
in Durban, skills sessions and clinics have taken on a community
approach, with chances to engage with and seek advice from qualified
farriers, saddlers and veterinarians.
CHCU has recently launched a new scheme to provide these
communities with Equine Care Boxes, the first of which was distributed
in Bergville in April (pictured). The boxes contain products such as tick
grease, purple spray, epsom salts, gloves and cotton wool and are used
to encourage owners to be more proactive and hands-on in the day-today care and treatment of their horse's injuries. It is hoped that the boxes
will promote good horse welfare, the sharing of ideas and encourage
positive neighbourly rivalry about the condition of their horses.
CHCU is already receiving requests for more of the boxes in neighbouring
communities and their use will be monitored closely to ensure they continue to
have a positive impact in the best interests of the working horses.
Focus on: Guatemala
Regional Coordinator Danilo Rodriguez gives us insight
This is a real breakthrough
into the challenges faced in Guatemala and how - two
as building up trust is a
years in - our project has created a strong welfare network major factor in the success
that is benefiting working horses every day.
of any project and we have
“Guatemala is a mostly mountainous country in Central
seen this behaviour change
America. More than half of its 13.5 million citizens live in
across Guatemala.
extreme poverty, so life is not easy for their working horses. “Horse owners can see the benefit
“This poverty is particularly widespread in the rural and
in World Horse Welfare’s presence.
indigenous communities and in these regions working
As well as our nutrition and parasite control
horses are relied upon for agriculture and transport.
studies and subsequent educational initiatives, there has
Working hard to transport crops and materials through
been genuine interest in the horse handling techniques as
forests and along difficult terrain means these horses
well as upgrading pack and riding saddles. We know that
often have high physical demands placed on them.
this makes a real difference to working horses, who are
“We have been working in the Zaragoza region of
able to do their strenuous and demanding work without
Guatemala since September 2012 and have established
having to endure incorrectly fitting and painful tack.
a programme which provides training to horse owners in
“As well as farriery and saddlery we are introducing
saddlery, farriery, equine husbandry and basic care."
the whole-horse approach by initiating handling and
Karen O’Malley adds: “We are proud of every inhusbandry training workshops. An Internal Parasite
country team as it is hugely demanding setting up a
Prevalence study in the Zaragoza region has been carried
project and ensuring that communities are
out and comprehensive short and long –term
engaged and that working horses are
solutions are in development so we look
benefiting. The team in Guatemala
forward to updating our supporters.”
have put enormous effort into
Within this project we are also
implementing the project so
piloting a revolving fund with the
quickly and efficiently making
trained community of farriers
a noticeable difference to the
and saddlers in the Zaragoza
lives of working horses and
region. The Guatemala
expanding our geographical
Equine Welfare Programme
reach in such a short period
provides key tools and
of time."
supplies (such as rasps for
Danilo continues:
the farriers and leather
"In March we began
for the saddlers) that are
our first module in San
difficult for them to access
Andres Itzapa, which lies
in their own communities.
in the eastern region of
The fund allows farriers and
Chimaltenango. Already we
saddlers to purchase these
have seen a steady increase in
tools and supplies at cost-price
Did you know?
the number of people bringing
in a loan scheme, where they
We have a Bursary Scheme
their horses to community
pay
back to the programme from
designed to encourage the
clinics and education sessions
the income they raise from their work
advancement of veterinary education
and equine welfare by supporting
as well as seeking out the
within the communities. These funds are
veterinary students. This year's recipients
farriers to help them trim
then used again to purchase more supplies to
will be assisting us with research in the
their horse’s feet correctly
make sure the programme is sustainable.
Gambia, Haiti, Ireland, Honduras
and help with shoeing.
and Mexico.
Keep updated about what
they're doing for horse welfare
on our website and social
media channels.
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Where are they now?
You, our loyal supporters, have enjoyed our Adopt a Horse scheme for over ten glorious years. More than 3,000 of you
have adopted one of our beautiful horses and followed their progress during recovery and rehabilitation. Because we
are not a sanctuary, adoption allows you to support a horse whilst he is preparing for life in a new home. Here are just
a few of the horses who have become so familiar to our adopters over the last decade.
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To Adopt a Horse visit www.worldhorsewelfare.org/Adopt
Will you help us spread the word about the benefits of rehoming?
We are so incredibly grateful to
everyone who has given one of our
once-abused or neglected horses a
safe and loving home.
Right now we have around 60 horses
of all breeds, sizes and abilities looking
for a home. But not everyone knows
about the benefits of rehoming
through us. All of our horses leave
with a full health check and we give
a frank and fair assessment of their
capabilities to give them the best
chance of a long-term home. We offer
reassurance that if circumstances
change the horse can be returned.
With your help we can give Topaz,
Mavis and the others a wonderful
future. Please cut out their profiles
and display them at your livery yard,
local tack shop or riding club and help
us spread the word about the benefits
of rehoming.
Coming Soon!
www.worldhorsewelfare.org/rehoming

World Horse Welfare Mavis
Mavis is a beautiful 3yo filly who
we expect to make around 13hh
when fully grown. Mavis had
a tough start in life so will be
ready to be brought into work
when she's around 5 years old.
She has a real zest for life and
wonderful potential as a ridden or
driven pony. She would love to be
rehomed with her friend Ethel.
Scan the QR code or visit:
www.worldhorsewelfare.org/rehoming

To meet all of the horses currently looking for homes visit
www.worldhorsewelfare.org/rehoming
REHOMING
WELFARE
We asked if you thought we
could improve the rehoming
section of our website. Thank you
for all your fantastic suggestions.
The new-look rehoming site is
coming soon which will make
finding your perfect horse
even easier.
World Horse Welfare Topaz
Topaz is a 15hh 7yo TB cross
mare looking for an experienced
rehomer who is able to continue
her education. She is in ridden
work and has the potential to
become a really smart all-rounder
who could excel at various
disciplines. She will need a rider
who can school her regularly to
help her fulfil her potential. To find
out more scan the QR code or visit:
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Act Fast to Stop the
Spread of Disease
We rescue hundreds of sick and neglected horses every year so you might
think that the risk of spreading disease within our farms gives our team
sleepless nights. Not so! The reality is that equine diseases are an ever-present
threat for all horse owners and without the vigilant isolation procedures that
we operate at our farms, they would be closed for large periods of the year as
PH
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strived to contain cases of strangles and other devastating diseases. This would
AN
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obviously dramatically reduce the number of horses we could help in Britain each year.
L HEALTH TRUST
This year alone we have treated many cases of Strangles within
our new arrivals, with some horses also carrying Equine Herpesvirus (EHV).
Horses have also tested positive for infections such as Rhodococcus,
Lawsonia and Clostridium infections, but thanks to our effective
systems each case has been successfully contained and resolved.
Biosecurity, which quite simply means the steps we take to
prevent the entry and spread of disease, is of paramount
importance at all our Rescue and Rehoming Centres, to protect
the health of the horses in our care but also the staff who look
after them.
Our Chief Executive Roly, a qualified veterinary surgeon,
is clear whether a horse is kept on a busy livery yard or at
home with a couple of companions, that simple biosecurity
measures are more important than ever: “Our changing
climate brings with it the growing threat of disease
including those spread by mosquitos, flies and midges,
which puts every horse in the UK at increased risk.
However, far from creating a mood of hysteria
we should reflect on how we can all play a
role in relatively straightforward disease
control. Whatever the threat, simple and
If you’re
inexpensive biosecurity measures can have
looking at livery yards
a huge impact in helping protect our own
for your horse feel reassured
horses, as well as those around us, and the
if you see strict biosecurity
more we can do the better that protection
procedures. It doesn’t necessarily
will be. The critical point here is that
mean that they have recurring
whilst this type of management does take
problems with disease but it does
some time and does cost something, it is
mean that everyone is poised
incomparable to the financial and emotional
to prevent diseases from
cost of an outbreak of disease on your yard.”
entering and spreading.
At World Horse Welfare disease prevention is as simple as one, two, three:
1. Each centre has a dedicated isolation area located away from the main yard and every
new arrival goes straight into isolation for assessment, remaining there for any necessary
treatment and until they are declared disease-free by a vet.
2. Every animal in isolation undergoes regular health screening, including daily temperature
monitoring, to help identify any problems at the earliest opportunity.
3. A limited number of named grooms are permitted to work on the isolation yard and each
wears disposable overalls and gloves when handling the horses. Footwear is cleaned and
disinfected each time they leave. Equipment is colour-coded and belongs to the isolation
facility. Everything is cleaned and disinfected between each use.
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"We need to strive to get people to be more
open when outbreaks of equine disease
happen. It is a lack of transparency that can
turn a manageable situation into a massive
Did you
know?
problem."
All of our horses are fully
vaccinated and MOT’d giving
them a clean bill of health
before they are rehomed.
Another great reason to
consider rehoming!
Our Chairman Barry Johnson has been a practising vet since 1969 and is a previous President
of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons. He says: “It is no exaggeration to say that disease
prevention in most stable yards is inadequate. None of the steps identified here need be
expensive – for example new arrivals can be isolated in a field that is separate from the other
residents, most critically where they can have no direct nose-to-nose contact. But it is not only
new arrivals that we need to consider; horses are naturally sociable animals and even if they are kept
at home they may travel to shows or events and mix with other horses so being vigilant about disease at all
times is essential.”
Our Deputy Chief Executive Tony Tyler reflects on the key lessons the charity has learnt over the years as we have
developed our biosecurity procedures: “To a degree it is more about quality of what is done rather than the quantity
– cutting corners to try to achieve more will inevitably end in disaster. And we have to accept that even when we do
take good biosecurity precautions, cases of disease can occur and it is then even more critical to follow these measures.
There also needs to be a greater openness between yards about when disease outbreaks do occur, to support each other
to help protect our horses and to learn how we can prevent similar cases happening in the future.”
Whilst there are no guaranteed methods for preventing the spread of disease,
here are our top five tips that will significantly reduce the risk:
1.Arrivals: ensure your yard has clear and consistent isolation procedures for any new arrival
and for horses showing signs of ill-health. This should include preventing nose-to-nose
contact with other horses and using separate equipment. Preferably horses should remain
in isolation for at least 2 weeks.
2.General: keep your yard and grazing areas free from manure and standing water.
These are both prime breeding grounds for vectors, such as flies and mosquitos, that can
spread disease. Disinfect stables, equipment, storage and horse boxes regularly.
3.Health: monitor the health of your horse on a daily basis and ensure that he is up-to-date
with his vaccinations and other routine healthcare. If you have concerns contact your vet.
4.Disease: ACT FAST! Don’t be intimidated by the consequences of declaring that your horse
might be at risk of disease as sharing your concerns with other yards will help them to
reduce any potential risk.
A CHECKLIST FOR EQUINE HEALTH
5.Transport: long journeys can bring out disease and increase
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susceptibility of catching disease.
Thisguideshouldbeusedtoensureresponsiblehorsemanagement.Seekadvicefromasuitableperson/vetorprofessionalbody.
GENERAL
HEALTH
DISEASE
TRANSPORT
ORIGIN AND STATUS - riskassess
thehorseevenbeforearrival,
dependingwhereitisfrom
(thepassportmayhelphere),
e.g.isitfromabroad(including
theRepublicofIreland)andifso,
howlongago?Alsowhatisit’s
wormingorvaccinationhistory?
GENERAL HEALTH CHECK (seecolumn1)-minimum
twicedailyifstabled,oncedaily
ifatgrass
 WHICH VET - allhorsesshould
beregisteredwithapracticeand
contactnumberdisplayed.
Yardmanagershouldappointa
‘yardvet’forcoordinatingdisease,
healthandgeneraladvice

DISEASERISKisconstantand
increasingfrombothendemic
disease(eg.Strangles)andexotic
disease(eg.EIA).Bevigilant
especiallyinrecentlyimported
animals.Seekadvicefromyourvet

SAFETY - ensurehorsebox/trailer
issuitableandiswellmaintained,
includingflooringandpartitions.
BeawareoftheEmergency
ServicesProtocol(BEVAandFire
andRescueService)
CONSULTifill,injured,lame,
swelling,discharge,offfoodor
water,orconcernedinanyway
SUSPECT - alwaysisolateifillness
suspectedorahorsehasbeenoff
thepremisesatariskyevent(eg.
beenincontactwithsickhorseat
ashow)
 REQUIREMENTS -valid(equine)
passport;Horseboxeswillhave
toberoadworthy(i.e.MOT
inspected)anddriverswillneed
tohave(a)theappropriatedriving
licenceand(b)ifdrivingaspartof
aneconomicactivityetctheywill
needaCertificateofCompetence
PREPARE - clean/disinfect*box,
isolationarea,equipmentand
storage;review documents(livery
agreements,informationfrom
newownersonvaccination/
wormingetc.)
Download the detailed Checklist for Equine Health from our
website and display it at your livery yard and local tack shop to help
stop the spread of disease. You can also order your free copy of our
Keep Your Horse Healthy pack by calling us on 01953 497232.
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ARRIVALS
GENERAL HEALTH CHECK - on
arrival:behavingnormally;
goodappetite;nocuts,wounds
orswellings;movingnormally
andsound
 RISK - basedonabove,useto
determinewhetherto:
• Test,e.g.wormeggcount,
bloodtestforStrangles,EIA
(comefromabroad),tapeworms,
piroplasmosis,other?
• Isolate, minimumperiodtwo
weeks(alsoseecolumn4)
 INTEGRATEafterisolationperiod,
graduallyandcarefully,toavoid
socialstressandinjury
*Governmentapprovedgeneralpurpose
disinfectant
NUTRITION
• Wateravailableatalltimes
• Feed, forageandgrazeaccording
totype,work,weightandseason
• Establisharoutine
• Record weightregularly
• Seek advicefromnutritionist
orvet(feedmanufacturers/
merchant)
• Beware overweightaswell
asunderweight;allhorseshave
alaminitisrisk
EQUIPMENT SHARE-trytoavoid,
especiallytack,headcollars,
brushes,rugs,muckingoutkit.
Neversharesyringesorneedles
betweenhorses
MUCK CONTROL -poo-pick
regularly;sitemuckheapaway
fromhorses;arrangeregular
muckheapdisposal
HEAT CONTROL -dependingon
theseason,weatherorworklevel.
Washdownafterexercise;clip
andrugasappropriate
BREEDING-risk-basedprebreedingtestingfordisease(e.g.
CEM,EVA)essentialfornatural
coveringandAI.Also,correct
certification/identification/
recordkeeping.Followindustry
codes,e.g.HBLBCode.Usevetor
qualifiedtechnicians
VACCINATION - Tetanusisvery
important;Influenza,andmaybe
EHV,areimportantinliveryyards
andanimalsmixingatshows;
Stranglesvaccinationrequiresrisk
assessmentandplanningwith
youryardvet;EHVandRotavirusin
studs;EVAinsomestallions

PARASITE CONTROL -wormegg
countsandstrategicworming
programme.Externalparasite
control–flies,lice,mange,
ticks.Considermosquito/midge
breedingsitesespeciallystanding
water.SweetItchcontrolessential
FINANCES - charitiescanhelp
withadviceandsolutions,
butnotvetsfees.Consider
appropriateinsurance
ISOLATE
• Stable and graze awayfrom
otherhorseseg.ownpaddock
(preferablywithoutabilityto
“nose-touch”overfence,ideally
10metresseparation).Anyin
contactcompanionsshouldbe
separatedandmonitoredtoo
• Barrier management-wash
hands;dedicatedover-clothes;
disinfectant*bootdip;schedule
handlingaftercontactwith
otherhorses;nosharingof
equipment/utensils
• How long - riskdependent,seek
veterinaryadvice
EUTHANASIA - old,sickorinjured
animalsmayrequireeuthanasia
whichshouldnotbeavoidedbut
mustbedonehumanelybya
vetoralicensedslaughterman.
Disposalofthebodycanbecostly,
soplanforthiseventuality
BIOSECURITY - the steps we take to prevent the
spread of disease.
Producedfortheequinesectorinconjunctionwithgovernment.
PREPARE - muckout,cleanand
disinfect*vehicleaftereach
journeyorbeforejourneyif
vehicleunusedforsometime.
Trainallhorsestoload/travelas
theymayneedtobetransported
inanemergency(eg.tothevets)
TRAVEL
• Separatefromotheranimals
forsafety
• Risk Assess -longjourneyscan
bringoutdiseaseandincrease
riskofcatchingdisease
• Water and Feed/Forageshould
betakenonanyjourneyincase
ofbreakdownorheavytraffic
• Record overnightstaysaway
fromyardofonenightormore
(eg.inyarddiary)
www.worldhorsewelfare.org
For more information on disease prevention visit www.worldhorsewelfare.org/Disease-prevention
Watch our 'how to' films at www.YouTube.com/horsecharity
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Our A to Z of Horse Care
Sharing horse care knowledge is at the very heart of our charity. Even the most experienced horse owners are keen to
learn new techniques and get updates on the latest research. Our practical guides offer loads of tips and bust many
horse care myths - and they are all available to you for free.
We have created the World Horse Welfare A to Z of all the information that is currently available to horse owners,
borrowers and carers for free to download from our website, order online or by phone or watch at www.YouTube.com/
horsecharity. We regularly add to our information library so check the website and YouTube channel regularly to access
material that may be interesting or relevant for you and your horse.
Key to the icons:
 - place your order by e-mailing [email protected] or calling 01953 497232
 - download the information by visiting www.worldhorsewelfare.org/information-and-advice
 - view the film at www.youtube.com/horsecharity
A
rena surfaces – we co-funded research with the Animal Health Trust
into training and competition surfaces and produced a leaflet of dos
and don’ts. 
B
udgeting to care for your horse – from working with others for bulk
discounts on bedding to discussing shoeing options with your farrier our
website has lots of helpful cost-saving advice. 
C
hecklist of Equine Health - this straightforward guide provides essential
advice on responsible horse management. Download it today or find it in
every Keep Your Horse Healthy pack and display it. 
D
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entistry – horses who don’t see the dentist regularly can suffer from other
health problems as a result. Find out more by visiting our website. 
quine Grass Sickness (EGS) – download our guide to EGS as well as the
University of Edinburgh's guide to managing a horse with chronic EGS. 
ly-grazing – guidance on the new Control of Horses Act and how
landowners can use it to address the problem and help prevent horses
from suffering. 
G
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ive your horse the right care during winter months - read our top tips to
help your horse keep condition during the colder months of the year. 
oof care – watch Hall Farm's Senior Groom Chrissy and her lovely assistant
Ollie go through the essentials of daily hoof care. 
nformation on headshaking – read fascinating research from our former
bursary student Amy Coleman. 
WELFARE
ust in Case – we’ve produced a pack to help you through the emotional
subject of end-of-life planning for your horse. 
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eeping your horse calm and safe on bonfire night – it can be a worrying
time for all pet owners. Read our online tips about how to keep your horse
safe during and after a local firework display. 
L
M
aminitis - download our laminitis guidelines and watch the video playlist
from Dodson & Horrell's Laminitis Awareness events. 
Need to
breed?
onitoring your horse’s weight – learn how to assess your own horse's
condition using our Right Weight film and downloadable leaflet. 
N
eed to Breed? – watch our short animation and download or order our
free leaflet to find out why we’re encouraging horse owners to carefully
consider all options before deciding to breed from their horse. 
O
ccupying a stabled horse – if your horse needs to be kept in for any reason
learn about how you can keep him occupied and stop boredom taking its
toll. 
P
Q
reventing horse theft – sadly horse thefts do happen so our factsheet
advises on how to deter criminals from targeting your horse. 
uarantining and preventing disease – our popular Keep Your Horse
Healthy pack is available now. You can also watch our short film giving
practical tips on disease prevention. 
R
agwort – we provide information on our website and in a downloadable
leaflet about the impact of this poisonous plant, how to clear your grazing
areas of ragwort, dispose of it safely and prevent it from spreading. 
S
T
tabling – every horse has different needs and we help you consider what to
think about when stabling. 
PR – Temperature. Pulse. Respiration. Visit our YouTube channel to watch
our informative films about how to measure your horse's vital signs in
order to monitor his health. 
U
V
W
nder the saddle – we have worked with the Animal Health Trust to
produce a helpful guide to fitting, using and maintaining your saddle. 
etting a horse ready to buy? We advise on what else you need to consider
when buying a horse. 
ater – whether you’re transporting your horse to a local show or
moving him across the entire country he must have adequate water
before the journey, during rest stops and on arrival. Our detailed Practical
Guidelines on the Watering of Equine Animals Transported by Road help
owners and carers prepare correctly for travel. 
X
Y
Defeat
laminitis
Have you taken part in the AHT's
research into laminitis yet?
Even if your horse has never
suffered from this painful disease
you can help. Find out how at:
www.careaboutlamintis.org.uk
xx – love your horse? Love all horses. Read our guide to responsible
tourism. 
Z
iggy - gorgeous Ziggy is a 16hh mare looking for a home where her
potential can be reached. Take a look at our rehoming guide to find out if
you could give her or one of our other horses the home they deserve. 
If you have any
questions about the
health and wellbeing of
your horse you can call
our friendly Advice Line
on 01953 497238
INTERNATIONAL
WELFARE
our horse’s future – have you considered what might happen to your horse
if he outlives you? Visit our website to find out about leaving your horse to
World Horse Welfare in your Will to ensure he has a secure future. 
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Belwade Farm
Tempting teas at Penny Farm
Penny Farm
Blackpool, Lancashire.
Find our farm
on Facebook!
Open every Wednesday, weekend and Bank Holiday from 11am to 4pm.
Dale's Trail is back for the summer with a fantastic new route.
After you've had fun exploring the trail we now offer a mouthwatering Afternoon Tea, which includes sandwiches, homemade
scones and fresh cakes for just £7.50 per person (please prebook). Now's the time to book visits for schools, youth groups or
riding clubs to find out about World Horse Welfare's work.
Don't miss our August Holiday Fun Days every Wednesday
which include our ever-popular groom-a-pony sessions, a bouncy
castle and lots more fun and games! Our Open Day on Saturday
5th September will have a Medieval Fair theme and
Atkinson Action Horses (as seen in
BBC1's Poldark) will be performing in
the main ring. The packed programme
of entertainment includes dog agility,
fairground rides, delicious food, classic
cars and loads more. It's a date not to
be missed! Members Day will take place
on 30th June (contact Zoe for more
information). Look out for our ponies
at Goosnargh and Longridge Show on
Saturday 11th July.
Finally, a date for your diary: Sunday 4th
October is Horsemen's Sunday.
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Glenda Spooner Farm
Somerton, Somerset.
Find our farm
on Facebook!
Open all year on Saturdays and Sundays from 2pm until 4pm.
International Liam celebrated his first
Come and meet horses
birthday on 22nd April and, after a very shaky
like Bonso, who is
start, is now ready for rehoming. Liam's
preparing to join our
mum Bramble came to the centre in foal
rehoming scheme
and when Liam was born it was obvious
that the stallion who covered Bramble was far bigger Barney at Glenda Spooner Farm.
than this petite mare. As a result Liam had very poor conformation, which has
thankfully been corrected with extensive expert farriery.
On a less happy note, the whole team has been touched by the tragedy of losing lovely
Rhoswyn just hours after she arrived at the centre in a pitiful state. However, we have
been focussing on getting her foal Orlagh and adopted foal Zoe well and settled with us.
Both have made lots of friends and seem to be enjoying their new life with us. Keep an eye
out as it won't be long before they join the rehoming scheme.
A huge thank you to all our volunteers who will be joining us at local events throughout
the summer - keep an eye on our Facebook page to keep up-to-date with where we'll be.
Next year we'll need even more volunteers so if you're interested please get in touch.
We have around 65 horses who love fuss and attention from school children, Brownie
packs, WI groups and families so please come and visit us over the summer!
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Belwade Farm
Aboyne, Aberdeenshire.
Find our farm
on Facebook!
Open all year Wednesday to Sunday, from 11am to 4pm.
It's our 25th Anniversary this year and it's already
been busy one. Having just said farewell to the
Kelpies Maquettes which attracted thousands
of visitors and new supporters we have also
hosted the 18th Annual Farriery Competition and
welcomed supporters along to our Fairy Day in
May. We also had a wonderful Adoption Day as
well as our annual Members Day, both in June.
But there is still so much more to come!
Throughout the summer holidays families are
welcome to come and picnic in our Fairy Garden,
enjoy the picturesque walks around the farm
and meet some our wonderful residents. Keep
an eye on our Facebook page and website for
special horseshoe painting days and grooming
sessions with our own gentle giant - Digger
The Kelpie
(step-ladders may be provided!). Finally, on
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come to the centre and join the festivities.
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Open all year on weekends and Bank Holidays, from
10am to 4pm.
Our Horse and Country Fayre on Sunday 26th July
promises to be a great day out for all the family,
with thrilling main arena acts including stunt riders
from the Atkinson Action Horses, horse boarding,
scurry drivers, dog agility, birds of prey and so much
more! There will be a giant tombola, children's zone,
petting area, craft tent, huge secondhand tack sale,
and a superb variety of stalls to meet your every
shopping need, plus a tempting selection of food and
refreshments to suit the whole family. Don't miss out make sure you put the date in your diary today! Entry is
just £2 per person.
Our ever-popular Wacky Wednesdays will be the place
to be throughout the summer holidays. As well as
tractor-trailer rides and pony grooming you can meet
some of our lovely horses. It's a free fun family-friendly
day out!
Dressage competitions will take place on the first
Saturday of the month throughout the summer. The
classes are intended to encourage inexperienced riders
or riders with inexperienced or young horses to learn
together in a relaxed and informal atmosphere.
Finally, our Summer Showing Show on 16th August has
classes for all including in-hand, ridden and fun classes,
as well as Shetland Society classes.
For more information contact Maxine Langley:
[email protected]
FARMS
Our monthly dressage competitio
ns are aimed at helping
To see upcoming events and to
horses and riders to build confidence and have fun!
find out more about visiting your
nearest Rescue and Rehoming Centre
please visit www.worldhorsewelfare.org/events
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Animal Thanksgiving Week
Sunday 27th September - Sunday 4th October 2015
Most of us will have been
touched by the joy that a pet
brings into our lives. Whether
a dog, cat, horse, hamster or
pot-bellied-pig we share the
knowledge that pets provide
unconditional love, help relieve
anxiety, ease loneliness and
encourage us to leave the
warmth of our beds - even on
the darkest winter day - to
repay their affection and trust.
Last year more of you than ever
made candle dedications to your
pets to recognise the enriching and
valuable role they play. So this year we
are dedicating a week across all of our
Rescue and Rehoming Centres to give
thanks to those beloved pets who
are still very much with us, as well as
those who remain in our memories
and in our hearts.
From Sunday 27th September until
World Animal Day on Sunday 4th
October each of our four Rescue and
Rehoming Centres will play host to an
elegant display to celebrate the joy
and companionship that animals play
in our everyday lives.
SUPPORTERS
Supporters will be able to send us
their dedications for their pets up
until 31st August. We will then
collate them and they will
remain on display at the
centre of your choice for
the entire week.
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The suggested
donation for each
dedication is just £1,
which will be used to
help us improve the
lives of horses, ponies,
donkeys and mules in
desperate need, both in
the UK and overseas.
To say thank you to your
unique friend simply turn to
the centre pages of this issue
of World Horse Welfare News
and complete and return the form
together with your donation.
Keep on running!
Six of our amazing supporters pounded the streets of London around the
gruelling 26.2 miles of the Virgin Money London Marathon (not to mention the
miles and miles of training they all put in beforehand).
Collectively they will have raised over £10,000 for World Horse Welfare and we
are immensely grateful to every single one of them. Running a marathon is no
mean feat, but if you feel you are up to the challenge and want to show your
support of our work in this way why not apply to run for us? The Virgin Money
ballot opened on May 4th and if you are successful in your application you will
find out in October. We would love to support you in running for us so if your
application is successful then please let Fran know. Alternatively if you missed
the ballot or do not get offered a place we will hold our own mini ballot midOctober. Again, just email Fran with your full contact details, running history
and inspiration behind choosing us as your charity and we will put your name
in the hat.
Contact Fran at [email protected]
What a glorious day!
We had a wonderful day out on 19th April at Cranwich near Thetford in
Norfolk with over 70 riders enjoying routes of 6 and 12 miles through
beautiful private forest land.
Thank you to everyone who came along and took part. We received
some fabulous comments from the riders and two of our horses
who are ready to be rehomed also joined the ride - World Horse
Welfare Khan and World Horse Welfare Jet who were both on their
best behaviour.
The event raised over £2,000 for our important work.
Our next ride has already been confirmed and will take place at the
beautiful Elveden Estate near Thetford in Norfolk on 11th October. To
secure your place get in touch with Fran today,
If you would like to go on the mailing list to receive
details of our rides please email
[email protected]
Artos has one eye on the future
SUPPORTERS
Our rehomers really do go the extra mile for their horses
and we often hear that they develop a unique bond
because the horse has gone from a life of misery to one
full of kindness, compassion and care.
Recently one of our rehomers had a difficult decision to
make. World Horse Welfare Lord Artos - who has been
with Rose Webb since 2013 - developed an ulcer on his
eye. After a course of veterinary treatment it was still not
improving so Rose was given the option of having Artos's
eye removed. Rose says: "I have rehomed four horses
from World Horse Welfare, including Born Winner who
is still with me. Artos was so calm and trusting while
we were trying to clear up the ulcer that I thought he
needed to be given every chance. I am delighted to say
that he's adjusted so well to only having one eye so I
know that it was the right decision for us."
Thanks to Rose for her dedication and to Artos for being
such a patient patient.
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Supporters in ACTION
1 Field Officer Rachel Andrews receiving
a cheque for £685.76 from Ashbrook
Equine Vets and Elanco Animal Health
from various fundraising events held.
2 Lauren Purcell and her friend
Dominika raised £50 by running two
miles as part of a school project.
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3 Sue Cross, one of our six amazing Virgin
Money London Marathon runners who
collectively raised over £10,000.
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4 Outgoing Staining Golf Club Captain
Mark Winters and Lady Captain Ruth
Shuck presented staff at Penny Farm
with a saddle purchased with funds
raised during their captaincy year.
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5 Hayley Penrice with Diva from Penny
Farm with the pallet of haylage from
the Silvermoor charity giveaway.
6 George and Hannah Negus and Jessie
Parnell raised £38.47 by holding a cake
sale in their village.
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7 Becca Nixon Vice Chair and Nicole
Benson Social Secretary of UCLan
Equestrian Club presented Nicole
and World Horse Welfare Ralph
with a cheque for £120 from their
sponsored static bike ride. The funds
were shared between their club and
World Horse Welfare.
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We love to hear about your
fundraising efforts and see your
photos many of which feature
on our website. Please send your
fundraising news to francesplume@
SUPPORTERS
worldhorsewelfare.org
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Support us on
your special day
Let us inspire you
to fundraise...
Weddings, anniversaries,
birthdays − whatever your
special occasion, why not
use it to help us improve
the lives of horses in the
UK and around the world?
By making a minimum
donation of £2.00 per guest
we can supply you with
horseshoe pin badges and ‘Thank
you’ cards for you to personalise.
Visit www.worldhorsewelfare.org/
support-us-on-your-special-day
then call 01953 497210* to place
your order.
Enjoy an amazing time with
family and friends by creating and
holding an event to help horses.
Why not join one of our friendly
challenge or sponsored rides, or
get running to support us!
Visit www.worldhorsewelfare.
org/fundraise for lots of ideas
and information. You can also
download our fundraising pack
or call 01953 497210* to receive
your pack by post.
Whatever you decide upon, we
appreciate every penny that is
sent in by our fundraisers!
* Calls may be recorded for training purposes.
Junior Supporters
WIN!
If you're aged 4-15 years old and love horses simply log onto
www.worldhorsewelfare.org/Young-Supporters today.
You can download a PowerPoint presentation full
of pictures and information from the Juniors
Supporter. It could even be something you share
for Show & Tell at school.
Make sure you send us photos of you giving
your presentation - we'd love to feature
We'd love to hear from you!
you in the next issue!
Send in your captions, jokes and questions to [email protected]
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AR
Are you a Shetland Superstar or
a Connemara Cracker?
Our Junior Supporters can work their way
through four supporter stages. As soon
as you've raised £10 for us you'll be sent
your Shetland Superstar card and as your
support grows we'll send you the next Junior
Supporters card. For raising £25+ you'll
become a Welsh Wonder, £50+ a Dartmoor
Dazzler and when you raise £100+ you'll
reach the lofty heights of a Connemara
Cracker!
Q: What do you get if you cross a
horse with a bee?
A: Neigh-buzz!
Q: What kind of horses go out
after dark?
A: Nightmares!
They might like to hear about
our work and why you support us.
towards becoming a Connemara Cracker Junior
you could win some fab World Horse Welfare goodies.
Q: What's a horse's favourite game?
A: Stable Tennis!
club or youth group?
section of our website and climb the ladder
Become a Junior Supporter today! It's completely free and
HORSING
Do you belong to a riding
Sign up for free on our website!
Ask An Expert
Q: I pick out my pony's feet every day
even when I don't ride her but should I be
looking for anything other than stones?
A: It's brilliant that you're checking
her feet every day as it's a great way
to bond with your pony as well as to
make sure she's well. There are lots of
things you can check for during this
daily task. Find out more by watching
our short hoof care film at
www.YouTube.com/horsecharity
Magpie and
his friends love
chasing around
in the sun!
Send us your hilarious
captions for this
adorable snap.
See loads more cute pictures at
instagram.com/horsecharity
A-MAZING!
SUPPORTERS
Can you help Khan
find his perfect new
home? When we
found poor Khan he
was being kept in a
dirty cramped hut.
Thankfully he's now
in great shape and
looking for a new
home as a ridden
pony. Guide Khan
through the maze
and give him his
happy ending!
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Hot Pink/Navy hoodie
Varsity style hooded top in hot pink, with contrast navy hood inner. Kangaroo
pouch pocket with small opening for ear phone cord feed, hidden ear phone loops.
80% cotton, 20% polyester.
Adult sizes: Logo printed
to left front and website
address on reverse.
Size guide:
S: 36” Code: 1132
M: 40” Code: 1133
L: 44” Code: 1134
All sizes: £25.99
Gifts
for all
Stylus pen
Twist action ball pen with touch stylus
for use with your smart phone or tablet.
Colour blue with logo, writes in black ink.
£2.00 Code: 1651
Junior sizes: Large logo
printed to centre front
and website address
on reverse.
Size guide:
9/11 (32”) Code: 1135
12/13 (34”) Code: 1136
All sizes: £16.99
Blue pencil
Unsharpened pencil with pink eraser,
featuring World Horse Welfare logo.
£0.50 Code: 1653
Sneakers pencil case
Notebook eraser
Notebook-shaped eraser.
Colour pink with logo.
4cm x 3cm
£0.50 Code: 1652
Sneakers pencil case with zip and lace
fastening. Colour pink with logo.
24cm x 9cm
£4.50 Code: 1650
2015
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EARLY JULY
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are only part of our range of quality gifts.
Order online - visit www.worldhorsewelfare.org/shop for more gift ideas
By phone - call 01953 497239 Mon-Fri from 8.30am-5pm
(order line answerphone at weekends)