World Horse Welfare

read moreHorses that come into our care often have a history of negative experiences with humans - or sometimes no experience at all. Centre Manager at Glenda Spooner Farm, Claire Dickie, will explain how the team works with each horse to lay the foundations of a positive partnership as they progress through their rehabilitation, and how this partnership continues to develop through to the point of rehoming and beyond. Join us to hear how as a charity we work with governments and policy makers to influence real change, ultimately improving welfare for large numbers of horses.

read moreWe believe that horses and humans have evolved a unique partnership and that horses have an important role in society which is as relevant today as it was 100 years ago. Whether working animals, family pets, equine athletes, conservation grazers or companions, horses contribute to our lives, cultures and economies. This partnership is right so long as people take full responsibility for their welfare. In all of our work we strive for lasting change, aiming to treat the source of a problem as well as the symptoms.

read moreWorld Horse Welfare was founded in 1927, as a campaigning organisation to prevent the export of live British horses for slaughter. The charity's founder, Ada Cole, was spurred into action after witnessing a procession of British work horses being unloaded and whipped for four miles to slaughter in Belgium. From the beginning, she defined our approach - combining practicality with passion. A decade after our foundation, we achieved our first major milestone - providing protection for British horses being exported for slaughter - this legislation is still in place today.