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NEWC Welcomes New Member

NEWC is thrilled to welcome Moreton Morrell College as a new member. Moreton Morrell offers a range of FE and HE equine courses in equine management, science, performance, and business, with accreditation ensuring graduates meet industry standards. The campus has strong industry connections, providing opportunities for internships and networking with a strong emphasis on developing […]
March 19, 2024
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Rescue Equine Showing Society

Exciting New and Inspirational Show Society launching in 2024 A new, exciting and inspirational Showing Society is launching in 2024 – the Rescue Equine Showing Society (RESS) will have its official launch event at Equifest on Saturday 3rd August 2024.  Due to there being a lot of interest and enthusiasm already, there are already several […]
March 15, 2024
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NEWC Welcomes New Member!

We are delighted to welcome Strength & Learning Through Horses as a new member of NEWC. Strength & Learning Through Horses promotes the mental well-being and education (including social and physical training) of people who are not in education or training (NEETS), those at risk of becoming NEET and people with learning difficulties. They provide […]
February 21, 2024
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Welfare organisations set to uncover the effect of cost of living crisis on those caring for horses

Animal welfare organisations are calling on horse keepers around the UK to help them assess the effects of the ongoing cost of living crisis. By taking part in a short, free SURVEY, launched today (16 January) anyone who cares for horses will be able to contribute to an understanding of how increased costs are affecting their […]
January 16, 2024
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Have you and your horses been affected by strangles?

Josh Eustace, an MSc student of International Animal Welfare Law and Ethics (IAWEL) has launched an online survey through The University of Edinburgh for his dissertation aimed at horse owners/loaners, employees or managers/owners of yards who have experienced at least one case of strangles since January 2020.  Strangles is the most common infectious disease in equids in […]
December 19, 2023
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Suitably Mounted Group Launches Survey

Equestrians are invited to share their views about how to determine rider suitability with horses or ponies. The Suitably Mounted Group (SMG) is pleased to announce the launch today of an important survey about the factors that should be considered when matching riders with horses or ponies.  What constitutes a suitable match between horses and riders has […]
December 8, 2023
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Equine Charities Issue Urgent Fireworks Appeal

For over two decades, the RSPCA (England & Wales) has campaigned for changes in fireworks legislation. In 2018, they launched the 'Bang Out of Order' report, shedding light on the distressing impact of fireworks on animals. Shockingly, 92% of respondents shared that they received no prior warning of fireworks in their area during the season. […]
December 6, 2023
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NEWC Welcomes Writtle University College as new member

We are delighted to welcome Writtle University College as a member of NEWC. Established in 1893, Writtle is one of the oldest specialist institutions in the UK and offers a range of land-based, animal, sport and health courses at various levels of academic study. Their course provision includes a wide range of FE, HE and […]
November 15, 2023
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Redwings releases footage of horses distressed by fireworks

Redwings Horse Sanctuary has released video footage showing the effects of fireworks on some of their residents taken on Bonfire Night, Sunday 5th November. Last week the largest horse welfare charity in the UK urged people to contact their local MP to ask for a review of fireworks legislation and the impact they have on animals. Tragically, three ponies have […]
November 7, 2023
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Horse charity reveals financial cost of protecting residents from effects of fireworks

Extra staffing and forage to help protect horses from the adverse effects of fireworks cost Redwings over £300 a night at their south Norfolk centres* last year. The biggest horse welfare charity in the UK brought staff in for over 50 additional hours during four nights in October and November, to counter any incidents caused […]
October 31, 2023
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