World Horse Welfare is a charity that works to improve the lives of horses and the horse-human relationship in all of its guises.
Find out moreWorld Horse Welfare is an international charity that has been influencing equine policy in the European Union and internationally for almost 100 years.
About Us
We are an international charity whose values are grounded in pragmatism and compassion.
Responsible ownership of equines
The EU can do more to support responsible ownership of equines.
Protection of equines during transport
Transportation poses risks to equine welfare - better regulation is needed.
Who we help
We can categorise most of the equines we help as:
We also help horses by helping people
The people we work with
We help horse owners and keepers, communities, governments and agencies, sport regulators and institutions to improve their policies and practices.
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The horse-human relationship
Our charity believes in improving welfare by strengthening the horse-human relationship.
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Our core resources
We apply varying combinations of our expertise, influence, networks, physical assets and funds to the whole spectrum of the charity's work.
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Our work in EU policy
We inform and influence European policy to better protect equine welfare.
How you can help
Our work helping horses in the UK, in the EU and around the world couldn't continue without you. By making a donation, campaigning for us or subscribing to our Newsletter we can keep working to achieve a world where every horse is treated with respect, compassion and understanding.
Make a Donation
World Horse Welfare relies on your charitable donations to help the needs of horses around the world.
Campaign for us
Help influence change to protect horses by getting involved in our campaigning work.
Our latest reports
White Paper
Good Welfare for Equids
EU report on transport of equines for slaughter
Challenges and recommendations for amending the Council Regulation (EC) No 1/2005
Removing the blinkers
Download the Health and Welfare of European Equidae in 2015 report
Our Strategy 2024-27
Towards our centenary of strengthening the horse-human relationship
Your Impact in 2023
Here is how your support helped
CARE
22
International projects helped working horses, donkeys and mules in 20 countries
RESEARCH
13
Operations undertaken at four British ports, with enforcement agencies, to gather evidence of the scale of horse movements
EDUCATION
130,000+
People used our educational resources
INFLUENCE
30
Recommendations made to the FEI to improve welfare as part of the Equine Ethics and Wellbeing Commission
