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HAPPA Direct Seeks Advocate of Equine Welfare

HAPPA Direct, the premier shopping outlet of the Horses and Ponies Protection Association (HAPPA), a registered charity dedicated to equine welfare, is excited to announce its innovative Brand Ambassador Programme. This program seeks to engage a passionate and dedicated equestrian to represent the HAPPA Direct brand across the United Kingdom. As the face of HAPPA […]
October 31, 2023
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Redwings launches Guttural Pouch Scoping Support Scheme at BEVA Congress

Redwings Horse Sanctuary is launching its new Guttural Pouch Scoping Support Scheme at BEVA Congress in Birmingham this week (13th – 16th September) which will give vets easy access to expert help with complex or challenging strangles cases. A handy card containing a scannable QR code will be available for free from the Redwings stand (D40) […]
September 11, 2023
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SAW 2023 was HUGE! So what's next...?

Strangles Awareness Week 2023 was a fantastic few days of activity and information sharing, and we are delighted to be able to share some of the impact you helped to achieve by getting involved! There are some BIG numbers there and, although it takes time to collate data from such a widespread campaign, we want to say […]
August 23, 2023
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Quarantine in place at Redwings Hapton site 

Quarantine is in place at Redwings Horse Sanctuary’s Hapton site in Norfolk after a horse tested positive for strangles.   Although the site is not a visitor centre, the charity, which is the biggest horse welfare charity in the UK, is asking people who may have cause to walk through or attend a meeting at their HQ, […]
July 14, 2023
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Thoroughbred census launched in Great Britain

British Racing’s Horse Welfare Board has launched the first-ever thoroughbred census in Great Britain, in collaboration with research experts at Hartpury University. All owners of former racehorses are being asked to submit a completed census between 28 June – 31 December 2023. The census will help build an improved thoroughbred data bank about former racehorses […]
July 4, 2023
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NEWC welcomes Understand Horses as new member

We are delighted to welcome Understand Horses as a new member of NEWC.  Understand Horses, is a course platform created to bring high-quality education to horse owners and equine professionals. Course contributors are all experts in their field – highly qualified professionals who are passionate about presenting practical, evidence-based information on a range of topics […]
June 30, 2023
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Results of survey into impact of cost-of-living crisis revealed

The results of a cost-of-living survey conducted by a group of equine welfare charities and organisations* have been published today (Wednesday 28th June 2023). Almost one in five horse owners (20%) who took the survey said they are having to consider difficult decisions such as selling their horse, sharing their horse or, very sadly, having […]
June 27, 2023
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Eighteen Welfare Awards Awards Given Out At Appleby Horse Fair

Eighteen awards have been given out in celebration of the best horse health, happiness, and horsemanship at this year’s Appleby Horse Fair. The annual Gypsy Roma and Traveller gathering, which is the biggest in the UK, concluded on Monday (12th June) in the Cumbrian town of Appleby-in-Westmorland. Nine animal charities - all members of the […]
June 16, 2023
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EXTRA PRECAUTIONS ADVISED AS HOT WEATHER FORECAST FOR HORSE FAIR

Fairgoers at Appleby are being advised to make sure their horses get plenty of extra rest and rehydration to help them stay happy and healthy in the hot weather that’s been forecast. The annual Gypsy Roma and Traveller gathering, which is the biggest in the UK, starts on Thursday 8th June in the Cumbrian town […]
June 7, 2023
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Appleby Horse Fair Equine Welfare Group

The Appleby Horse Fair Equine Welfare Group is made up of nine charities* - all members of the National Equine Welfare Council - who work together at the annual Gypsy Roma and Traveller gathering in Appleby-in-Westmorland, Cumbria. The event – which is the biggest in the UK - happens at the beginning of June, and […]
June 1, 2023
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