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NEWC welcomes British Dressage as new member

We are delighted to welcome British Dressage as a new member this week! British Dressage is a registered charity dedicated to helping anyone who is passionate about dressage to further their enjoyment and ensure the sport grows from strength to strength. Their objectives include improving standards of riding, training and breeding of horses, and horsemanship, […]
March 23, 2023
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Historical research and artefacts sought for new museum at HAPPA

HAPPA (Horses and Ponies Protection Association) are appealing for assistance with their latest project ‘The Evolution of Equine Welfare’. The Charity is particularly interested in anyone who has historical evidence of their history or other pioneers at the time who were involved in putting a stop to cruel working practices; the plight of the horses […]
March 22, 2023
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NEWC Attends Equine Assisted Services Forum at Saddlers Hall

As part of their ongoing collaboration with the Human Equine Interaction Register (HEIR), NEWC Director, Dr Carol Hall, attended the forum held on 13th March 2023 at Saddlers' Hall in London on behalf of NEWC. The forum was held as an acknowledgement of a successful first year for HEIR following their launch last March, with […]
March 15, 2023
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Yards encouraged to take up challenge for Strangles Awareness Week

GET YOUR FREE PACK NOW: YARDS ENCOURAGED TO TAKE UP ‘TEMP CHECK CHALLENGE’ THIS STRANGLES AWARENESS WEEK  Horse and yard owners are being invited to order their FREE Strangles Awareness Week pack now and get behind this year’s event.  Strangles Awareness Week begins in eight weeks (1st-7th May) and aims to make regular temperature checking a […]
March 7, 2023
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Blue Cross Equine Bereavement and Grief Support Training Workshop

Enhance your own or your team's skills with this crucial equine bereavement and grief live online workshop. Discount on course costs available for NEWC members! Blue Cross has developed its own accredited and award-winning Continual Professional Development (CPD) training courses, workshop days and webinars to help you and your team learn techniques to confidently support […]
February 27, 2023
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Equine health experts host free information evenings at Bransby Horses

Bransby Horses is hosting a series of free-to-attend events aimed at equine owners who would like to hear from experts in nutrition, farriery and grassland management. These ‘Make A Difference’ equine health and wellbeing events will feature experts in weight management, laminitis, farriery, rural crime and track systems who will share their experiences and offer […]
February 17, 2023
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2022 in numbers: Redwings finds record new homes for rescued horses

2022 saw 154 Redwings horses and ponies find a new home, a record number for the charity.   Horses are rehomed on the charity’s Guardianship rehoming scheme as either ridden ponies, non-ridden companions or unbacked projects, for experienced Guardians to continue their training to be ridden.   Last year saw five former unbacked projects begin life as […]
January 19, 2023
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Equine Charities Work Together to Gauge Effect of Cost-of-Living Crisis

NEWC member charities are asking equine owners and keepers how they are being affected by the cost-of-living crisis. A new survey is being launched today (Wednesday 21st December) to gauge how people are coping this winter. NEWC Chair, Carolyn Madgwick, said: “We want to establish how those of us who care for equines are dealing […]
December 21, 2022
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Cutting costs, not care advice

NEWC member organisations are aware that equines are expensive to keep and know that owners often feel that the costs associated with their care spiral constantly upwards – more so than ever with the increasing costs of feed, bedding, and services we are currently experiencing. The average cost of keeping a horse or pony on […]
December 20, 2022
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New RSPCA survey on equine management, ownership, population and welfare

Understanding the management, ownership, population and welfare of horses, ponies, donkeys and their hybrids across England and Wales The RSPCA has commissioned a research project to find out more about the use and care of equines across England and Wales. Specifically, they are interested in the supply and demand for horses, ponies and donkeys in these countries and […]
November 24, 2022
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