The Blue Cross

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

Welfare charity’s survey aims to assess impact of fireworks on horses

“Horses have a natural and innate flight response; and we know some fare badly when local fireworks are set off and we are hoping to understand the national picture in greater detail”

We will not forget: remembering the horses who gave their lives in war

“It is so important to remember all the animals who lost their lives through conflict”

Special ponies desperate for loving homes after months in charity’s care

The organisation’s Rolleston centre said it was “desperate” to find new families for the horses, who could offer them the “love and care they deserve”

‘We are very proud of these mums’: charity welcomes five foals born to rescued horses

‘It is great that all the horses are now returning to full health and will go on to be rehomed’

Relief as stolen one-eyed Shetland pony found in graveyard

‘There are some bad people in the world, but the good people outnumber them by a million’

Public urged to make stolen one-eyed pony ‘too hot to handle’

‘We really want him back home safe and sound with his borrower, who is absolutely devastated, as you can imagine’

Signs of hope for equine welfare charities

Equine charities have shared signs of hope as supporters step in to foster horses, and rehoming looks possible in the near future

Charity accepting rehoming applications as it looks beyond lockdown

‘This way horses and ponies in the charity’s care will be a step further towards new homes when the lockdown is lifted’

Happy ending in ‘perfect home’ for Shetland who lost his best friend

A Shetland who lost his best friend and had to be parted from his elderly owner has found a new beginning at the age of 31

Equine crisis continues under ‘systematic failure of ownership and enforcement’ *H&H Plus*

‘Wonder’ cob to retire after 13 years’ service helping neglected horses

The ‘super friendly’ 19-year-old gelding joined the charity in 2006

Colt found emaciated and riddled with worms enjoys first Christmas in new home

The three-year-old was painfully thin and had a very painful abscess on his face

Older horses desperately seeking happy homes

The Blue Cross is seeking homes for a number of older equines

Mary King ‘thrilled’ at new ambassador role

The top British event rider has been a “keen supporter” of the charity for many years

Does your horse or pony deserve to be crowned a hero?

Owners have until 15 February 2019 to nominate pets that have done something brave, life-changing partnerships, assistance animals and serving or working animals

Tiny terrified foal found crammed into back of car has learnt to trust again

‘Shut down and preferring to be alone, he just stood sad and forlorn in his stable for days after his arrival’

22 ‘Beatrix Potter’ Shetlands found in ‘horrific’ conditions on road to recovery

The Shetland ponies, named after Beatrix Potter characters, have been nursed back to health and many are now seeking new homes

Blue Cross equine centre under lockdown due to strangles

The equine section of the Burford centre is currently closed to the public, with strict biosecurity measures in place

April hopes her namesake month with bring her new loving owners after tough past

She is difficult to recognise from the youngster she once was