Another welfare case result for ERF

In June, we were alerted by a member of the public to 6 donkeys that were in a field in the South of France (location cannot be disclosed for privacy reasons) that had feet in poor condition, obviously having not been trimmed for some time.

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Transporting your equine safely

A horrific story came to light in the equestrian news recently when a prized show horse was killed instantly by a truck on a main road in England. The horse was being transported in a trailer when the pins that hold the ramp shut popped out and the ramp fell open. This was a very [...]

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Too fat or too thin?

From a welfare point of view it is just as dangerous for an equine to be too fat as it is too thin. Being able to condition score and knowing the weight of your equine is very important when it comes down to feeding, worming, rugging and working your equine.

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Ruby and Ebony find their family..

Wonderful news to report, Ruby and Ebony are now safely ensconced in their new home!

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New shocking revelations of live transport

Yesterday, World Horse Welfare submitted a dossier to the European Commission requesting laws be tightened up that govern the live transport of horses going to slaughter.

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Get Christmas shopping….only 41 days to go!

 Are you stuck for christmas present ideas this year?
Don’t fancy all that hustle and bustle in the shops?
Would you like to help a worthy cause whilst buying great gifts?
Well look no further, because we’d like to announce the new ERF Amazon shop!

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To the animals who served in the war

On this date of November 11th whilst we are remembering the courage of the 20 million men and women who gave their lives during the war, let us remember the animals who served, suffered and died also.
The British, Commonwealth and Allied forces enlisted many millions of animals to serve and often die alongside their armies. These [...]

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Scottish Government gives their support

Last week the Scottish Government agreed to support demands for more enforcement of the European rules regulating the transportation of live horses for slaughter.
“In this day and age there can be no justification for 100,000 horses being inhumanely transported for slaughter each year in intolerable conditions and it is up to politicians at all levels of government to [...]

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Can you offer a home to….

This gorgeous coloured gelding is looking for a loving home within the next week or so. He is an older chap of 19 yrs old and due to a hock problem is no longer rideable. He is in good health apart from that and has been well cared for throughout his life. Due to sad [...]

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What is Tetanus and why must we be diligent?

Tetanus is a killer, but it can be prevented with routine vaccination.

Tetanus (also known as lockjaw) is caused by an anaerobic bacteria found in the soil and faeces. The environment in which horses live means that they are particularly susceptible to contracting this horrible disease. Infection usually occurs through wounds, in particular small puncture wounds that sometimes are difficult to [...]

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Holland offers horse owners more options

Holland has just opened it doors on a new equine only crematorium, the largest of its kind in Holland.
Paardencrematorium Westerhout (site in English too) claim that they are dedicated to offering a dignified and peaceful ending to an equines life whilst offering support to the owner at this difficult time. Included in the huge estate is a ‘putting to [...]

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