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?

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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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Tom the pony trotting towards the camera in his field, with one of his new horse friends in the background.

Redwings takes on teaching pony who needed special home after seizure

Photo shows two welfare officers looking at ponies on a common.

Ponies now enjoying a brighter future thanks to multi-agency work on Gelligaer and Merthyr Common

Photo of foal Billy emaciated upon arrival at Redwings

Redwings rescues maggot infested foals

Photo of Nicola Jarvis with a chestnut pony.

Redwings’ Head of Veterinary Care wins prestigious award for inspiration

Tom the pony trotting towards the camera in his field, with one of his new horse friends in the background.

Redwings takes on teaching pony who needed special home after seizure

Photo shows two welfare officers looking at ponies on a common.

Ponies now enjoying a brighter future thanks to multi-agency work on Gelligaer and Merthyr Common

Photo of foal Billy emaciated upon arrival at Redwings

Redwings rescues maggot infested foals

Photo of Nicola Jarvis with a chestnut pony.

Redwings’ Head of Veterinary Care wins prestigious award for inspiration

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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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Tom the pony trotting towards the camera in his field, with one of his new horse friends in the background.

Redwings takes on teaching pony who needed special home after seizure

Photo shows two welfare officers looking at ponies on a common.

Ponies now enjoying a brighter future thanks to multi-agency work on Gelligaer and Merthyr Common

Photo of foal Billy emaciated upon arrival at Redwings

Redwings rescues maggot infested foals

Zeus stood in line with lots of vet students

Redwings Zeus is helping to teach the next generation of vets

Tom the pony trotting towards the camera in his field, with one of his new horse friends in the background.

Redwings takes on teaching pony who needed special home after seizure

Photo shows two welfare officers looking at ponies on a common.

Ponies now enjoying a brighter future thanks to multi-agency work on Gelligaer and Merthyr Common

Photo of foal Billy emaciated upon arrival at Redwings

Redwings rescues maggot infested foals

Zeus stood in line with lots of vet students

Redwings Zeus is helping to teach the next generation of vets

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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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