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Equine community urged to come together for horse welfare

RSPCA report calls for a ‘collaborative effort’ to improve lives of all horses Horse owners and keepers, the equine sector and governments have been urged to work together to ensure all horses have a good future, in a major new report from the RSPCA. The report ‘Horse sense: A good life for horses through strengthening […]
March 6, 2025
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New Survey Reveals Support for Low-Noise Fireworks

A recent survey by Redwings has revealed that over 90% of horse owners advocate for the increased use of low-noise fireworks and alternatives to enhance equine welfare. The "Fireworks and Horses" survey garnered 5,128 responses from across the UK, aiming to collect firsthand accounts and owner perspectives on how fireworks impact horses. The preliminary report, […]
February 19, 2025
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National Equine Forum 2025: Free Live Stream Access

The National Equine Forum (NEF) is set to host its 33rd annual event on Thursday, 6th March 2025, at the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) in London. This esteemed gathering brings together industry leaders, veterinary professionals, and equestrian enthusiasts to discuss pressing issues and advancements within the equine sector. Key Highlights of NEF 2025: In […]
January 29, 2025
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The Future of Horse Sport: Public Concerns and the Path to Better Welfare

A comprehensive study commissioned by World Horse Welfare has revealed that nearly two-thirds of the UK public are dissatisfied with horse involvement in sports. The study, conducted by Australian engagement science specialists, Voconiq, encompassed over 4,000 participants representative of the UK population and found that 60% of respondents are unhappy with the status quo. Specifically, […]
January 29, 2025
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NEWC Welcomes New Member

We are delighted to welcome the Cleveland Bay Horse Society as a new member of the National Equine Welfare Council! Established in 1884, the Cleveland Bay Horse Society (CBHS) is dedicated to preserving and promoting the Cleveland Bay. As a registered charity, they regulate, promote, and protect pure and part-bred Cleveland Bay horses, ensuring this […]
January 17, 2025
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NEWC Welcomes New Member

We are thrilled to announce that Freshfields Animal Rescue has joined the National Equine Welfare Council as a new member, further strengthening our collective commitment to protecting and improving equine welfare across the UK. Founded in 1979, Freshfields Animal Rescue was built on a core principle: all life matters. Over the past 45 years, they […]
December 13, 2024
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New Research Highlights Key Factors for Enhancing Domestic Horses' Quality of Life

The National Equine Welfare Council (NEWC) is pleased to announce the publication of a groundbreaking two-part study that delivers a comprehensive review of factors influencing the well-being of domestic horses. The research, published in the Universities Federation for Animal Welfare (UFAW) journal, Animal Welfare, identifies essential needs and the profound impact of human interactions on […]
October 28, 2024
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Nominations now open for the 2025 RoR Awards

Nominations are officially open for The Jockey Club RoR Horse of the Year Award and The Sir Peter O’Sullevan RoR Community Impact Award. The RoR Awards will take place on Cheltenham Festival Trials Day, 25 January 2025. Retraining of Racehorses (RoR) is excited to announce that the 2025 RoR Awards will be held at Cheltenham […]
October 21, 2024
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Redwings launches new fireworks campaign

Redwings launches new fireworks campaign and asks people to contact their MP ahead of awareness-raising event at Westminster. Redwings is launching a new campaign to better protect horses, ponies, donkeys and mules from the fear, injury, illness and worse that fireworks can cause. The horse welfare charity, which is one of the biggest in the UK, is […]
October 17, 2024
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NEWC Welcomes New Member

We are delighted to welcome HorseBack UK as a member of the National Equine Welfare Council. The organisation is a multi-award-winning Scottish charity located just outside Aboyne in the Scottish Highlands that focuses on improving health and well-being by inspiring recovery, fostering positive change, and helping individuals find renewed purpose, particularly those who are disadvantaged […]
October 16, 2024
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