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NEWC welcomes CAFRE as new member

We are delighted to welcome The College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE) as a new member of NEWC. CAFRE is Northern Ireland’s specialist agri-food and land-based college, providing education and support to the NI Agri-food sector. Their education provision is based at three campuses – Greenmount (Antrim), Loughry (Cookstown) and Enniskillen. CAFRE, Enniskillen Campus delivers […]
May 24, 2023
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Help horses in need by joining Horses 4 Health

Ready for a brand-new challenge this Spring that will make a difference to horses in need? Sign up for the Horses 4 Health Hack and Chat Challenge. Horses 4 Health (H4H) aims to celebrate how horses can help with your mental health and well-being whilst raising money for equine organisations across the UK. Running from […]
May 16, 2023
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Owners invited to free one-off webinar during next week's Strangles Awareness Week 

Equine owners are being invited to learn more about the contagious respiratory disease Strangles at a special one-off webinar as part of Strangles Awareness Week which starts on Monday (1st – 7th May). ‘Take the heat out of Strangles in 2023’ is being hosted by World Horse Welfare between 7 pm – 8.30 pm on Wednesday (3rd May). […]
April 27, 2023
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23 ponies in charity care after equine welfare concerns at common

Appeal launched following a multi-agency operation concerning 24 ponies. RSPCA Cymru has launched an appeal for information after 23 ponies were removed from Gelligaer Common due to concerns for their welfare. Leading equine charities, two vets and the local council joined forces to help the ponies in a joint operation which lasted two days. The […]
April 12, 2023
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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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