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World Horse Welfare warmly welcomes stiffer punishments for animal cruelty as maximum sentences increase in England and Wales.

Clever detective work unlocked the key allowing rescue of ponies living in shocking conditions.

137 horses and ponies have been rescued in a large multi-agency operation.

A national week of action encouraging people to speak out and challenge the stigma of the UK’s most prevalent equine disease is returning this year.

We're delighted to have rehomed a record number of horses in 2020, even in such a challenging year.

How to recognise, how to manage and how to prevent them

After this year we wanted to thank our supporters for helping horses – and combine it with some Christmassy fun too!

Report released today highlights that more responsible ownership, wider regulation and active enforcement needed to break cycle of suffering.

Every purchase made helps horses - order by 15th December for Christmas delivery.

Celebrities Alan Titchmarsh, Suzanne Dando and Jonathan Agnew explain how one donation has twice the impact during the Big Give.