Horse welfare

Horse found with partly severed tongue highlights ‘horrendous’ dancing bits

“These bits are horrendous and despite some believing they are ok in the right hands, it’s our belief that they are never ok”

Charities unite to urge Government to act on welfare — but concerns about Hunting Act point *H&H Plus*

‘Horrific’ Tom Price case shows need for tougher abuse sentences *H&H Plus*

Tom Price jailed after 240 horses removed from ‘appalling’ conditions

“Two of the sites were strewn with hazards such as sharp metal and barbed wire, and at one site the horses were kept in overcrowded, filthy conditions with nowhere for them to lie down”

‘Cancel out cruelty once and for all’: tougher sentences for animal abusers made law four years on

“This reform is long overdue – for many years, the most violent and horrific abuse and cruelty received a maximum penalty of just a few months”

‘A hoofprint on our hearts’: yearling dumped to die in filth loses her battle for survival

“We did everything we could and gave her lots of love and attention, but this time it wasn’t enough”

Progress made on ‘essential’ horse welfare projects by the racing industry

RSPCA may step back from prosecuting welfare cases *H&H Plus*

‘A clear signal to potential offenders’: tougher sentences for animal cruelty a step closer

“It’s time that the sentences imposed on individuals who cause pain and suffering to animals reflect the severity of the crimes they are committing”

‘We are more powerful when we act with others’: charity outlines plan to end ‘horse catastrophe’

Four horses put down after 31-strong herd neglected

“Owning horses is a privilege, and despite repeated warnings, the standards of care have fallen well short of legal requirements here — sadly these animals have paid the price”

Licensing fly-grazing could help horses and people *H&H Plus*

Welfare warning as elderly mare colics after trespassers feed her

“People had climbed over the gate, which has a sign explaining not to feed the horses anything, due to them having EMS [equine metabolic syndrome], the sign explains EMS in non-horsey terms as well”

This has to stop: rallying call to owners over fireworks menace *H&H Plus*

Emaciated feral ponies found on road are safe and sound for Christmas

“It was incredibly sad to see these two ponies in such desperate need of care, but so frightened of people”

Rehoming is up – but ‘perfect storm’ to come for equine welfare *H&H Plus*

We are all responsible for fixing ‘broken system’ that allows horses to suffer *H&H Plus*

Countryfile presenter appointed president of equine charity

The charity said the television presenter has had an “lifelong interest” in animals

Stallion put down and orphan foal receiving urgent treatment following rescue

“It was really upsetting for everyone involved in the rescue – we are all horse lovers and hope to save every one we possibly can”

UK Government proposes ban on live transport for slaughter

‘EU rules prevented any changes to these journeys, but leaving the EU has enabled the UK Government to pursue these plans”