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Good news in store for equine dental technicians and horse owners

9:51am Monday 31st December 2012

The British Equine Veterinary Association (BEVA) and the British Association of Equine Dental Technicians (BAEDT) have combined forces to set recognised standards for equine dental treatment. These should make it safer and easier for owners to source the most suitable dental treatment for their horses in every circumstance.

The Donkey Sanctuary rescues three abandoned donkeys from swamp

10:54am Sunday 16th December 2012

Two female donkeys and a six month-old foal were found near the bodies of two stallion donkeys who had died from a combination of starvation and exposure to the freezing temperatures.

Action on fly grazing

11:55am Thursday 13th December 2012

Deputy Minister for Agriculture, Alun Davies AM, has urged members of the public to report any instances of fly grazing and abandonment of horses and ponies immediately to authorities. Mr Davies said: “The behaviour of those horse owners who seek to avoid their responsibilities through the practice of abandonment or fly grazing will not be tolerated anywhere in Wales.

Charity welcomes EU Parliament's overwhelming support for shorter journey times for slaughter horses

8:20pm Wednesday 12th December 2012

World Horse Welfare today welcomed the European Parliament’s landslide vote in favour of a report calling for improved conditions for the live transport of animals for slaughter, including short, maximum journey limits for horses in line with scientific opinion.

The Donkey Sanctuary recognised with global award for Sanctuary Excellence

9:00am Tuesday 11th December 2012

International animal welfare charity The Donkey Sanctuary has recently been awarded the 2012 Carole Noon Award for Sanctuary Excellence by the Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries (GFAS).

Call for volunteers at Sidmouth Donkey Assisted Therapy centre

11:29am Thursday 8th November 2012

The Donkey Sanctuary has issued a plea for volunteers at its Donkey Assisted Therapy centre in Sidmouth. The centre, which provides therapeutic riding sessions to around 150 local children with additional needs each week, as well as outreach visits with donkeys to residents of nursing homes, hospices and care homes, is appealing for local people to join their existing team of volunteers.

Remember, remember, the fifth of November…. oats, carrots and hay!

6:08pm Monday 5th November 2012

 The UK’s largest equestrian charity, The British Horse Society, celebrates its 65th Birthday today. The Society, which has the welfare of the horse at heart, was founded on 5 November 1947 with the amalgamation of two organisations – the Institute of the Horse and Pony Club, and the National Horse Association of Great Britain.

Fireworks frighten horses

12:00am Saturday 3rd November 2012

For many people Bonfire Night is an enjoyable evening spent watching spectacular firework displays and warming themselves by a bonfire, but for horse owners it can be a time of concern and distress.

Rescued West Country pony Tonic is searching for a home

9:15am Friday 2nd November 2012

Tonic is an 11.3hh Exmoor-cross currently being cared for by grooms at Glenda Spooner Farm, World Horse Welfare’s Somerset centre. She is looking for a new home as a companion pony. She has been available for rehoming for a few months now but has been sadly overlooked.

Can you help with Donkey Assisted Therapy in Belfast?

10:17am Thursday 1st November 2012

The Donkey Sanctuary has this week issued a plea for volunteers at its Donkey Assisted Therapy centre in Templepatrick near Belfast. The centre, which provides over 6,000 riding therapy sessions for children with additional needs from across the province each year, is appealing for local people to join their existing team of volunteers.

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