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We are an international charity whose values are grounded in pragmatism and compassion that strives to support and improve the horse-human relationship in all of its guises.

World Horse Welfare's vision is a world where every horse is treated with respect, compassion and understanding.

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Your impact

You help us operate in 300 communities across 17 countries worldwide.
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Our work in EU Policy Overview

Protection of equines during transport

Responsible ownership of equines

Equine meat labelling

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Protect horses in the EU

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International Overview

Our work globally

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International Coalition for Working Equids

Responsible tourism

Sustainable Development Goals
Research Overview

Funding and Grants

Our Research
Sport and leisure horses Overview

Sport and leisure horses – our responsibilities

Our work with regulators

What is a social licence to operate?

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Work and production horses Overview

Our impact on work and production horses

Who we have helped globally
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Support Us Overview
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Advice Overview
Well being essentials Overview

The 3Fs – Friends, forage and freedom

Horse health essentials

Horse nutrition essentials

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Behaviour Overview

Training: how do horses learn?

Stereotypic horse behaviours

Behaviour professionals: who can help your horse?

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Health Overview

Equine Metabolic Syndrome

Equine end of life

Annual Horse Health Plan

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Environment Overview

Poisonous plants in horse paddocks

Pasture management for horse paddocks

Hot weather horse care tips

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Nutrition Overview

Weight: is your horse the right weight?

Weight management strategies for overweight horses

Feeding horses

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General Advice Overview

Traceability: what does it mean for your horse?

Horse theft: how to prevent it

Travelling safely: is your horse fit to travel?

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Worried about a Horse? Overview

Find out how to report an emergency or a less urgent situation in Great Britain.

Welfare Wednesday Webinars Overview

Upcoming webinar

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Horses Explained Overview

Explore our video series where experts explain what your horse wants you to know.
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News Overview
Featured Article

Trafficked mare gives birth to miracle foal

A trafficked pregnant mare who we saved when a lorry load of horses intercepted at Dover, has miraculously given birth to a healthy filly foal, named Joy.
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Latest News

Event for horse sport leaders considers the question ‘What drives trust that sport horses live good lives?

Influential members of the horse world discuss public perceptions of whether sport horses live good lives.

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Rescue Stories

Rumour has it!

A rescue pony shows just what can be achieved with the right rehomer.

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Our Blog

Strangles – an update from Hall Farm

We share where we are in our efforts to return to a sense of normality at our Norfolk rescue and rehoming centre.

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