Here you will find listed information on equine charities, further information is available on their websites so please follow the links.
It is FREE to join the National Horse and Pony Network. To find out more about all the benefits and to join click here.
The World Horse Welfare
This is the new name for the International League for the Protection of horses. The charity has changed its’ name to reflect the type of work the charity carries out and to move with the times. The charity has over 80 years experience of rehabilitation and rehoming horses within the UK. If you are thinking about loaning a horse or pony why not check out the World Horse Welfare's horses and ponies that are available for rehoming. Click here to find out more. The charity has considerable experience of working in an international environment, delivering training and projects. The charity also campaigns on equine welfare issues and champions changing policy and practice. The ILPH was set up in 1927 to prevent the ill-treatment of British horses, now it is a world leading equine charity dedicated to the welfare of horses at home and abroad. Every day thousands of horses around the world suffer. Some travel for days in overcrowded lorries to slaughter, some work until they drop to feed their poverty-stricken Third World owner’s families, some starve through uncaring neglect in an English shed. Operating internationally, World Horse Welfare is one of the world’s leading equine welfare charities and improves the lives of many of these horses. The World Horse Welfare's political campaigners, international training teams, UK Field Officers and Rehabilitation Centres are all working towards a world where the horse is used but never abused. The World Horse Welfare is a caring and practical organisation which relies totally on the support of the general public to continue their work. To find out more about the World Horse Welfare charity click here to visit their website.
The British Horse Society was founded in 1947 with the amalgamation of two organisations - the Institute of the Horse and Pony Club, and the National Horse Association of Great Britain.
The BHS is a registered charity which focuses on promoting:
- Education, training and safety of the public in all matters relating to the horse;
- The use, breeding, well-being, safety, environment, health and management of the horse for the public benefit;
- Community participation in healthy recreation involving the horse.
- And facilitating the prevention of cruelty, neglect or harm to horses and to promote the relief, safety, sanctuary, rescue and welfare of horses in need of care, attention and assistance;
- And securing the provision, protection and preservation of rights of way and of access for ridden and driven horses over public roads, highways, footpaths, bridleways, carriageways, public paths and other land. For more information please click here.
Veteran Horse Welfare is a registered charity that is dedicated to the welfare of older horses and ponies. Launched in March 2004 by the Veteran Horse Society, the Veteran Horse Welfare was set up to provide advice and support to welfare concerns, provide rehabilitation and care for mismanaged and rescued veterans. The Veteran Horse Society was launched in 2001 by Julianne Aston and was the first registered society within UK and Europe, solely dedicated to the older horse and pony. Click here to visit the Veteran Horse Welfare’s website.
The Thoroughbred Rehabilitation Centre provides ex-racehorses rehabilitation, retraining, re-homing and protection for life. Founded in 1991, the TRC is the original charity dedicated to the welfare of ex-racehorses. Each year thousands of horses are retired through injury, lack of ability or old age – the TRC is here to offer a new life and purpose to these horses. We rely on the generosity of the horse loving public to continue our work. For more information please click here.
Annual Open Day – Sunday 9 May - Our annual open day is being held on Sunday 9 May from 11am – 4pm at Whinney Hill, Aughton Road, Halton, Lancashire LA2 6PQ. There will be lots of fun for all the family including the opportunity to meet the horses, ridden demonstrations, birds of prey, alpacas, local produce, craft stands, a fun pet show, bouncy castle, face painting and much more. Tickets are £5 for adults, £3 concessions, children free of charge.
Online Auction - We are launching our first online auction on Wednesday 26 May 2010. The auction will be hosted via eBay and promoted widely to existing TRC supporters and to the entire racing industry. Click here for more information.
Raise £100 for the TRC
We are looking for people to support us by taking part in “Raise £100 for the TRC” month to be held in May. We need as many people as possible to hold a fundraising event during this month to raise around £100. This could be a coffee morning, car wash, boot sale, sponsored walk or whatever you want it to be. All funds raised will go towards the day-to-day operational costs of the centre, which are currently close to £1500 per day. To receive a guide with ideas and tips please email fundraising@thoroughbredrehabilitationcentre.co.uk
Animals in Distress is a local charity that has two centres, one in Rochdale and another in Oldham. This charity is supported by dedicated staff and helpers who work tirelessly on not only treating animals back to health, but also training them to be re-homed. With the credit crunch reducing the number of sponsors and contributions received, most of the remedial and new work necessary to house the animals has been shelved, with food and treatment being the main priority. Why not get involved to help resolve this crisis? You could join the “give a tin of food for an animal” campaign. This enables funds to be released from the food budget into the rebuilding programme. If you have a skill or a trade why not give your time to help with rectification work and new projects these sanctuaries desperately need. Remember it is not only people, who are affected by the credit crunch, animals are feeling it too, so please give what you can to help. For more information on Animals in Distress click here to visit their website.
Riding for the Disabled Association is a federation of Member Groups, which are dedicated to improving the lives of people with disabilities, through the provision of opportunities for riding and or carriage driving. Groups enable people to improve their health and wellbeing, delivering a real and lasting therapy that not only benefits mobility and co-ordination, but encourages confidence and self worth whilst having fun. To find out more please click here.
Heavens Gate
The emphasis at Heaven's Gate Farm is short-term care and successful re-homing. The Trust's policy is to match the right pet with the right owner. Heaven's Gate Farm attracts people of all ages and many families come to the farm to see the animals and while away a few hours, some like to enjoy the family picnic area. A gift shop is located in the reception area and also offers pet supplies. Click here for more information.
Redwings Horse Sanctuary is the largest horse sanctuary in the UK and works to provide and promote the welfare, care and protection of horses, ponies, donkeys and mules. The charity provides permanent specialised Sanctuary care to more than 1100 rescued equines that no longer have a working life but retain a quality of life. Those rescue cases that have the potential for a working life are re-homed through the charity’s Guardianship scheme and over 500 currently live in homes around the UK.
To meet the needs of such a large population of resident equines requires a very high level of veterinary care. The charity’s in-house veterinary facility has an x-ray room and operating theatre, intensive care stables and pharmacy, with five full-time vets and a team of nurses providing round the clock veterinary support.
Meanwhile, Redwings dedicated welfare team responds to over 3,000 calls annually to its Welfare Hotline and investigates over 700 cases across the UK where the welfare of a horse is a cause for concern, taking action where appropriate. The sanctuary also seeks to promote the philosophy of prevention through education of the public in issues of equine welfare. The vital equine welfare work of the charity is funded entirely through legacies and donations. Click here for more information.
The Isle of Wight Donkey Sanctuary The Sanctuary was first established in 1987 to provide any donkey in distress or otherwise in need of care and attention, a safe and permanent home. The charity relies entirely on the kind donations of visitors and many fundraising activities held throughout the year. Donkeys need a lot of care and attention. They need regular brushing, called grooming and their hooves trimmed by a farrier every six to eight weeks, however; in general donkeys are very placid, gentle creatures and respond best when they are treated kindly. They are very loyal and this is what makes them very good friends. So when you next visit the donkeys at the Isle of Wight Donkey Sanctuary, why don't you kindly pat one on the neck and make a new friend for life! Click here for more information.
The Horse Rangers Association was founded in 1954 by Raymond Gordon. The HRA used to have its headquarters and training centre in the Royal Mews, Hampton Court Palace. Our Founder, Raymond Gordon F.R.S.A created the Horse Rangers for boys and girls aged eight years upwards, with the younger members being called 'ponies'. The Horse Rangers Association is a self-supporting non-profit making organisation, whose aim is to enable its members to become associated with, and interested in, horsemanship. Riding instruction, stable training and other activities connected with horses and general recreation are provided. Click here for more information.
Shy Lowen Horse & Pony Sanctuary This Liverpool-based sanctuary is a well as rehabilitation and rescue centre for horses and ponies. The sanctuary educates a team of local and often underprivileged young people in horse care and natural horsemanship. This registered charity relies entirely on donations/sponsorships from the public. Formed in 1999 and becoming a registered charity in 2008, the sanctuary has gone from strength to strength, but is in real need of support from anyone who is able to help the team to continue their much-needed rescue work. Click here for more information.
The Mare And Foal Sanctuary was founded in 1988 by Rosemary Kind, who has rescued and looked after horses and ponies all her life. In 1992 the Sanctuary became a Registered Charity, and has since rescued and found loving homes for a large number of ponies. The Sanctuary employs around twenty full-time members of staff, and is helped by many part-time volunteers. Their aims are not just to rescue neglected, unwanted or abused horses but when possible to rehabilitate, retrain and eventually re-home them into loving, knowledgeable environments.
In July 2005 they finally managed to buy their own farm which ends 17 years of renting properties for the Sanctuary. They own over a hundred and fifty horses and ponies of which most are cared for at loan-homes away from the sanctuary (although we do regular home checks to ensure their well-being).
We also have 11 charity shops in the South and East Devon areas which bring in a steady income. In addition to our regular full and part-time staff we benefit from a very helpful core of volunteers both in the stables and in the shops without whom we could not survive.
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