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NEWC welcomes The Pony Club as new member

NEWC is pleased to welcome The Pony Club as a new member this week! Founded in 1929, and granted independent charitable status in 1997, The Pony Club is an international voluntary youth organisation for young people interested in ponies and riding and has been the starting point for a large majority of equestrian team members […]
April 12, 2023
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NEWC represented at House of Commons animal welfare roundtable discussion

Call for a New Model of Enforcement for Animal Welfare by Parliamentary Group, Local Authorities and Animal Welfare Charities. At a well-attended Roundtable Discussion at the House of Commons on Tuesday 28th March, organised by the All-Party Parliamentary Group for Animal Welfare and chaired by the Rt Hon Caroline Nokes MP, Members of Parliament and […]
April 11, 2023
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NEWC welcomes The Racehorse Sanctuary as new member

We are delighted to welcome The Racehorse Sanctuary as a new member of NEWC! Based in Pulborough, West Sussex, the Racehorse Sanctuary & Rehoming Centre was granted charitable status in 2006 and is dedicated to giving retired racehorses a safe haven and a second chance at a new life after racing. As one of the […]
March 24, 2023
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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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