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Appeal for information after horse found dead at Appleby Horse Fair

The RSPCA is appealing for information after a horse died at Appleby Horse Fair on Saturday 6th June 2026. Animal welfare officers attended a grass verge on the unnamed road into Brampton from the south at 12.40 pm. They were assisted by vets, fire and rescue officers and police. The piebald gelding, who’s approximately 14hh, has […]
June 8, 2026
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Partnership training boosts frontline response to poor equine welfare

Welfare teams take part in practical training at a Devon horse sanctuary as part of collaborative efforts to support horses and ponies at risk. Frontline animal welfare staff from across the South West have come together at The Mare and Foal Sanctuary’s Upcott Park site near Holsworthy for a day of practical training focused on […]
June 8, 2026
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Fairgoers invited to talk to experts in horse health, happiness and horsemanship at this year’s Appleby 

Fairgoers at Appleby are being invited to new ‘meet the expert’ sessions organised by animal welfare charities at this year’s event.   The traditional gathering of Gypsy, Roma and Traveller communities, which is the biggest in the UK, officially begins this Thursday (4th June) with the busiest days taking place on Friday, Saturday and Sunday (5th, 6th, 7th).   Hundreds of horses are bought and sold at the Fair, which is also an important holiday for many people attending.  The Q & A-type sessions will […]
June 2, 2026
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NEWC Welcomes The Diamond Centre for Disabled Riders as a Member

The National Equine Welfare Council (NEWC) is delighted to welcome The Diamond Centre for Disabled Riders as a new member organisation. Based in Surrey, The Diamond Centre is a long-established Riding for the Disabled Association (RDA) centre providing high-quality equine-assisted activities for children and adults with disabilities. Through structured sessions tailored to individual needs, the […]
May 18, 2026
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NEWC Welcomes New Member: Scotland’s Rural College (SRUC)

We are delighted to welcome Scotland’s Rural College (SRUC) as a new member of the National Equine Welfare Council. SRUC is a leading higher and further education institution dedicated to supporting the land-based and rural sector through education, research, and consultancy. With campuses across Scotland, including its specialist equine provision at the Oatridge Campus, SRUC […]
May 1, 2026
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Horse world urged to get involved with awareness-raising week as number of Strangles cases exceeds 100 already this year

With less than a month to go till this year’s Strangles Awareness Week (SAW), horse and yard owners are being encouraged to sign up as Ambassadors and promote the campaign’s BEST practice messaging to help prevent the spread of the disease. The acronym, which stands for ‘Boost immunity with Strangles vaccination’; ‘Engage with trusted information’; ‘Separate unfamiliar horses’ and ‘Temp […]
April 15, 2026
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NEWC Welcomes Scottish Racing as a New Associate

The National Equine Welfare Council (NEWC) is pleased to welcome Scottish Racing as a new Associate. Scottish Racing plays an important role in promoting and supporting the horse racing industry across Scotland. Established in 2000, the organisation works on behalf of the country’s five racecourses - Ayr, Hamilton Park, Kelso, Musselburgh and Perth - to […]
April 1, 2026
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NEWC Welcomes New Member: Worldwide Veterinary Service

We are delighted to welcome Worldwide Veterinary Service (WVS) as a new member of the National Equine Welfare Council. Founded in 2003 by veterinary surgeon Luke Gamble, WVS is a registered charity dedicated to improving animal welfare worldwide. What began in a small village practice in Dorset - sending vital veterinary supplies to charities overseas […]
April 1, 2026
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Fireworks debate: 'We need supporters' help to keep up the pressure’ says charity

‘Campaign supporters have got us this far, and we need their help to keep up the pressure', says charity after packed fireworks debate Redwings is thanking everyone who has signed their fireworks petition and calling on them to ‘help keep up the pressure’, after 58 MPs spoke at a fireworks debate on Monday (19th January). The charity’s UK Government […]
January 22, 2026
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Equine charities pull together to save mules and ponies left on wintry hillside in rural Wales

Just a few days before Christmas, The Donkey Sanctuary led several organisations in the rescue of six mules and two ponies, who were living on an exposed hillside in rural South Wales. Responding to a request for operational support from the Lluest Horse and Pony Trust in Carmarthenshire, The Donkey Sanctuary was able to call […]
January 8, 2026
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