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RoR expands eligibility criteria to enhance traceability and support for all Thoroughbreds bred for racing

Retraining of Racehorses (RoR) has announced a significant update to its eligibility criteria, now enabling all Thoroughbreds bred for racing worldwide and located in Great Britain to register with RoR free of charge. This strategic development aims to improve traceability across the racing industry in Great Britain and ensure that every Thoroughbred bred for racing […]
May 19, 2025
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Ponies now enjoying a brighter future thanks to multi-agency work on Gelligaer and Merthyr Common

Equine welfare charities including the RSPCA, Redwings and World Horse Welfare, are sharing updates on ponies that have been removed from the common in an ongoing project to improve welfare in the herd.  There are currently around 250 semi-feral ponies living on the commons of Gelligaer and Merthyr Tydfil, the majority of which are unowned. […]
May 14, 2025
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NEWC Member Reaches Landmark Rehabilitation Milestone

• 100 lame horses successfully treated by Moorcroft Equine Rehabilitation Centre• Horse owners urged to remain vigilant to symptoms of early onset lameness The National Equine Welfare Council is delighted to highlight the remarkable achievement of one of its longstanding members, Moorcroft Equine Rehabilitation Centre, which has successfully rehabilitated 100 lame horses over the past […]
May 13, 2025
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Operation Gallop - National Equine Week of Action

This week saw the first-ever National Equine Week of Action - a fantastic week of collaboration and awareness-raising across the UK. This initiative, led by the National Equine Priority Delivery Group (PDG) and supported by the National Rural Crime Unit (NRCU), brought together police forces and equine partners to tackle equine-related crime and safety. Throughout […]
May 2, 2025
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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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