Useful resources
Owning and caring for a horse can be a source of great enjoyment but is also a big responsibility with a long-term caring and financial commitment.
Fact sheets
Access our library of very useful Communities For Horses fact sheets here…
FACT SHEETS
How We Can Help
We can aid you in sourcing veterinary practitioners, qualified farriers, and equine dentists. We have a wide knowledgeable team from a diverse equine background to help you with whatever concern. Please text, call or email us with your queries.
You can find our contact details in the Contact us section.
Emergency Lines
To report a welfare concern or in case of an emergency please contact:
Communities For Horses
Our helpline is open 24 / 7
07563 067 478
If your horse needs urgent help please call the following line for immediate assistance:
Cotts Equine (Private Practice)
Available 24/7 for emergencies
01834 860871
Other helpful equine welfare lines
RSPCA
24-hour cruelty line to report cruelty, neglect or an animal in distress in the UK.
0300 1234 999
World Horse Welfare
If you are concerned about a horse in the UK. Open between 8 am and 5.30 pm, Monday to Friday.
0300 333 6000
Legislation around horse ownership
If you need any help in understanding how the legislation applies to you, please do get n touch with us.
Control of Horses Act 2015
http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ (pdf)
Animal Welfare Act 2006
http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ (webpage)
Control of Horses (Wales) Act 2014
https://www.legislation.gov.uk/anaw/2014/3/contents/enacted (webpage)
Horse care and welfare
Code of Practice for the Welfare of Horses, Ponies …
https://www.gov.uk/government/ (pdf)
Code of Practice for the Welfare of Equines
Code of Practise for the Welfare of Equines 3 Preface Under the Animal Welfare Act 2006 (“the Act”), if you own or are responsible for an animal
Code of Best Practice for Animal Welfare Establishments
Welsh Government Horse Guidance for Keepers 2020
https://gov.wales/sites/default/files/publications/2020-06/horses-guidance-for-keepers-2020.pdf