The Blue Cross

Struggling owners urged to rehome horses now rather than wait for winter

‘Anyone who cares for horses’ asked for views on cost-of-living crisis

Abandoned pony’s future goes from bleak to bright: ‘I’m so glad we’ve given him a chance’

Horse set alight in horrific attack finds new loving home

Elderly rescue gelding will ‘only know love and a full belly’ in new forever home

‘Loved dearly now’: elderly Shetlands among those freed from nailed-shut stables

Charity and vet organisations join forces to call for change on firework law

‘I’m trying to get people to talk about dying’: charity calls for owners to put plans in place for their horses

Rising costs – and vet bills – the top concerns for horse owners

‘The hardest act of love you’ll ever carry out’: advice on dealing with the death of a horse

‘Think before you rug’: winter welfare plea to horse owners

‘Living their best lives’: rescued ponies’ joy at reunion after five years apart

Young pony rescued ‘looking like a sheep’ enjoys love and story time in new home

Calls to include equines in new pet abduction law

Mare rescued with semi-feral M25 herd stands reserve champion in her new life

Bright future for abandoned ponies rescued from flooded Wellingborough site

In February 2020 a large-scale multi-agency operation took place to rescue 43 ponies from the north Northamptonshire site. Of the group, 11 were taken in by the Blue Cross, five of whom were pregnant and gave birth last year

‘Sanctuary’ court case shows need for rescue licensing

H&H speaks to established equine welfare charities to find out how this recent court case demonstrates the need for licensing and regulation of animal sanctuaries, and what the benefits of this would be, for horses and people

Whispering Willows sanctuary owner banned after 137 horses removed and two put down  

“Sadly, when things went wrong, these horses suffered the consequences”

Revellers urged to ditch New Year's Eve fireworks as survey reveals extent of equine suffering

“We are pleading with people to think about their own actions this New Year’s Eve”

Long-term rescue horses seek new homes this Christmas

‘We are really pleased that Blue Cross has helped 222 horses to find new homes this year and we’d really like to see more go into homes in time for Christmas’