Horse welfare advice

Redwings is one of the largest horse keepers in the UK with over 1,500 horses and ponies in its care and 40 years’ experience of rescuing equines who have suffered neglect or cruelty.

We are members of the National Equine Welfare Council and work closely with colleagues in the animal welfare sector and the equestrian industry to champion good treatment of horses and ponies in the UK and beyond.

Find out what to do if you have concerns for a horse’s welfare, how we work with other charities and how the law works to protect animals.

Fly grazing Cardiff rescue in 1980s

Abandonment/fly-grazing

Looking for answers to concerns or queries about fly-grazing and the UK horse crisis?

Tethering

Latest from Redwings including a film made with Gypsy, Roma and Traveller members of the community.

Microchipping and passporting

Microchipping of equines is now compulsory – how do you get your horse microchipped?

Equine welfare and the law

How can the law protect equines and what steps can be taken to encourage owners to improve a horse’s welfare?

Field notes - Breakfast club

Field notes

Using experience and insights from our own exceptional Veterinary, Welfare and Behaviour teams, we have compiled a series of Field Notes. These are free to download guides around the issues that may affect you as a horse owner, such as helping protect your horse form infectious diseases to managing your horse's weight and understanding behaviours.

Latest horse welfare advice
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Members of the Fireworks Working Group gather in a group pose.

MPs pledge support for changes to fireworks legislation

UPDATED: An open letter to Colchester Rugby Club
Horses and fireworks

Calling for support on our new fireworks campaign
Nimbus, a black and white pony, appearing thin with protruding ribs and a skin condition when he first arrived at Redwings.

Suffering trotter doing well thanks to Redwings
Members of the Fireworks Working Group gather in a group pose.

MPs pledge support for changes to fireworks legislation

UPDATED: An open letter to Colchester Rugby Club

Horses and fireworks

Calling for support on our new fireworks campaign

Nimbus, a black and white pony, appearing thin with protruding ribs and a skin condition when he first arrived at Redwings.

Suffering trotter doing well thanks to Redwings

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Terminators Norman, Merlyn and Rascal
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Spread the word not the disease!

The more of us that pledge to improve our biosecurity, the quicker we can #StampOutStrangles! Find out how you can take positive action to stamp out this horrible disease.

Latest rescue news and stories
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A woman shakes hands with the Queen, Camilla, in an old building called Anna Sewell House.

Ponies and People: Helping horses beyond our fences
Redwings Milky-Way and Alfie-Jay

Redwings Milky Way saves the day!

Nimbus, a black and white pony, appearing thin with protruding ribs and a skin condition when he first arrived at Redwings.

Suffering trotter doing well thanks to Redwings
A young pony grazes in a large field of grass.

Ducky has a future to look forward to
A woman shakes hands with the Queen, Camilla, in an old building called Anna Sewell House.

Ponies and People: Helping horses beyond our fences

Redwings Milky-Way and Alfie-Jay

Redwings Milky Way saves the day!

Nimbus, a black and white pony, appearing thin with protruding ribs and a skin condition when he first arrived at Redwings.

Suffering trotter doing well thanks to Redwings

A young pony grazes in a large field of grass.

Ducky has a future to look forward to

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National Equine Welfare Council

Advice on rehoming your horse

We're currently running at full capacity and can only accept horses into the Sanctuary in exceptional circumstances or those found in welfare-compromised situations.

You may find a rescue centre that has space available for your horse via the National Equine Welfare Council.

Visit the National Equine Welfare Council

If you are concerned for a horse's welfare, including if you suspect it has been mistreated or abandoned, you can report it here.

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