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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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New CANTER Guidelines launched

CANTER Guidelines launch at the International Equine Infectious Disease Conference The CANTER Guidelines for the sustainable use of anthelmintics in horses were formally introduced on Thursday 3rd October 2024 at the International Equine Infectious Disease Conference in Deauville, France. CANTER Chair, Dr Alison Pyatt presented the Guidelines alongside those from six other organisations from around the […]
October 8, 2024
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RSPCA reports rehoming crisis as animal intake nearly doubles those finding new homes

The RSPCA has reported a rehoming crisis on day one of its month-long Adoptober rehoming campaign (1 October). Its animal intake is now 42% higher than the number of animals being successfully adopted into new homes and the situation is described as being “critical”. In the first six months of this year, the RSPCA took […]
October 2, 2024
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NEWC Welcomes New Director

We are delighted to welcome Rosanna Hart to her new role as Director of the National Equine Welfare Council (NEWC). Rosanna brings a wealth of experience, leadership, and dedication to equine welfare, honed over several years working in various roles at Bransby Horses Rescue & Welfare. As the Rehoming Manager at Bransby Horses, Rosanna has […]
September 25, 2024
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Struggling horse owners urged not to wait until winter to rehome

Charities warn that the cost-of-living crisis is still having a big impact. Two NEWC members have come together to urge financially struggling horse owners to rehome their horses before winter. World Horse Welfare and Blue Cross have made the appeal over concerns that many horse owners are still struggling due to the cost-of-living crisis. A […]
July 16, 2024
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NEWC Welcomes New Member

NEWC is delighted to welcome the North of Ireland Veterinary Association (NIVA) as a new member. Established in 1907, NIVA is a membership organisation representing all veterinary surgeons in Northern Ireland whose objective is the promotion and advancement of veterinary and allied sciences, and to further the status and prestige of the veterinary profession. Find […]
July 16, 2024
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NEWC Announces Annual Member Award Winners

The NEWC Board received some wonderful nominations for our first year of Member Awards - thank you to all those who took the time to nominate colleagues, volunteers and other members for recognition. The awards allowed us to shine a light on the incredible work and achievements made by individuals and teams within our member […]
July 1, 2024
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