The 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 to help raise equine welfare standards nationwide. Read more →

Threat 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’.

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, making it possible for charities to help more horses, ponies and donkeys in desperate need. Please click here to find out more.

Monty

Monty. HACK Horse Sanctuary, Wrexham. Monty is a 16hh 6 year old chestnut Thoroughbred gelding who was broken in last Autumn and was then turned away for the winter, he now needs to be brought back into Read more →

Chester

Chester, HACK Horse Sanctuary, Wrexham. Chester is a 6 year old Thoroughbred chestnut gelding who is looking for a long term experienced loan home with someone who can break him in. Chester is quite laid back, he is tall and lean and well handled, he now needs to be broken in. He is good with the farrier, and to box. He has a fabulous nature and Read more →

Toby

Toby. World Horse Welfare, Penny Farm, Blackpool. Toby is an 18 year old 14hh Thoroughbred Cross skewbald gelding.Toby has been backed and is now looking for a new home as a hack to a experienced confident rider/home. He is hacking round the farm daily and he is good on the roads. Toby is a lovely natured pony with lots of love to give and he is also good with both the vet and farrier. This gorgeous gelding is a happy, willing pony and loves a bit of fuss. Read more →

Budgie

Budgie. World Horse Welfare, Glenda Spooner Farm, Somerset. Budgie is looking for a home with someone who is interested in spending time building his confidence on the ground. It would be lovely if he could be introduced to horse agility or in hand showing. He is a great pony who loves the company of others so would also make a good companion. Budgie is a very sweet pony, but can get anxious so due to his sensitive nature he would not be suitable as a child's pony. He is good to handle and routinely sees the vet and farrier. He Read more →

Pablo

Pablo. World Horse Welfare, Belwade Farm, Aberdeenshire. Pablo is an 18 year old 16.1hh bay Clydesdale mare. Pablo is a shy but gentle horse who is looking for a home where he can keep another horse company. Pablo is a bit of a worrier but thrives with gentle and firm handling. A lot of work has been put into increasing his confidence with the farrier as he found this difficult; he is now trimmed without sedation and is improving every time. Pablo can be reluctant to catch in the field at times but with patience and some food he will Read more →

Bacudi

Bacudi. World Horse Welfare, Hall Farm, Norfolk. Once Bacudi gets to know and trust you she is a gorgeous mare with a lot to offer. Bacudi mixes well in the herd and she has made an excellent mother figure to some of our younger residents. Bacudi has firm opinions which she is not afraid to express but she is good to handle and generally well behaved. She is not suitable to ride but this young mare came into our care from such horrific circumstances she definitely deserves to find a home where she will be loved and Read more →

Puzzle

Puzzle. World Horse Welfare, Hall farm, Norfolk. Puzzle is a 7 year old 13.1hh piebald cob gelding. Puzzle was abandoned as a youngster with an untreated wound to his side. He was unhandled and very wary of people. His owner was never traced. Puzzle is just an all-round gorgeous gelding! Read more →

Tweddle

Tweddle. World Horse Welfare, Hall Farm, Norfolk. Tweddle is a one year old 13hh piebald Cob filly who came to Hall Farm as a 6 months old filly with her emaciated mother. Their owner was later successfully prosecuted by the RSPCA. Tweddle has the potential to make a lovely ridden pony when she is older. We are looking for a rehomer who has previous experience of breaking in youngsters who can give this young lady a good start to her Read more →

Wispa

Wispa. World Horse Welfare, Hall Farm Norfolk. Wispa is a 22 year old, 13.3hh bay Welsh Cross gelding. Wispa has led an active life in the past and she now deserves a special home to enjoy her well-earned retirement. Wispa is a kind, gentle mare with a lovely disposition. She is an affectionate pony who loves fuss and attention. Wispa is well mannered and good to handle making her very easy to care for. She is a sociable lady who mixes well with her herd. Read more →

Upsy Daisy

Upsy Daisy. Redwings. Hapton, Norfolk. Upsy Daisy is a 12 year old 13.3hh grey Cob mare. Upsy Daisy arrived at Redwings in 2010 with three other horses. A local council requested help in moving them after they had been found illegally grazing on council Read more →