Miscellaneous Equestrian News

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Martin Clunes Receives NEF Commendation For Welfare Charities

The actor Martin Clunes was presented with a special commendation at yesterday’s National Equine Forum (NEF), Tuesday 5th March 2013.

Horse Found Collapsed With Major Leg Injury On Swanley Road

A horse found collapsed in Swanley in Kent in the middle of the night appears to have been dumped by her owner because of her injuries.

Horse Sanctuary Says Speak Out About Strangles

Redwings, the UK’s largest horse sanctuary, is asking horse owners to get clued up on Strangles with a brand new information pack.

Mistletoe, A Pony Abandoned Last Christmas, Is Ready For A New Home

Mistletoe, who was rescued last Christmas, is now helping to raise much needed funds for rescued horses and ponies by being the face of World Horse Welfare’s Christmas campaign.

Emaciated Mare And Foal Lead To Five Year Equine Ban For Sheffield Horse Owner

A Sheffield man has been disqualified from keeping all equines for five years after a mare and foal that he owned were found to be in an emaciated condition by a World Horse Welfare Field Officer.

World Horse Welfare Attends Animal Remembrance Service To Mark Huge Contribution Of Horses In War

The huge contribution made by millions of animals in military conflicts was remembered on 9 November 2012 as dogs, horses and a mule attended a special remembrance service at London’s Park Lane.

Lincolnshire Man Sentenced For Starving Ponies

Nick Hayes, was sentenced to a nine month community order and a five year ban on keeping any animal after prosecution by the RSPCA in a case involving two very underweight ponies.

Nine Year Old Boy Bonds With Pony Only To Discover They Both Have Just One Kidney

When young James Holmes visited Blackpool Rescue and Rehoming Centre and fell in love with a horse, he was amazed to discover that they’d both had surgery to remove a kidney when they were just a few months old.

Republic Of Ireland Initiates Training Programme To Improve Standards Of Horse Welfare

The Horse Trust recently held a training course in County Cork, Republic of Ireland, for Veterinary Inspectors and other staff involved in implementing the Control of Horses Act (1996).

New Study Shows Saddle Slip May Be Early Indicator Of Lameness

A new study has identified a significant link between hind limb lameness and saddle slip.

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