Spring has sprung, and that means longer, warmer days and more chance to get out riding in the open air. The cold weather and lack of grass that comes with winter means that most horses will generally have been stabled for the majority of the last few months, so the change of season brings with it... Read More

With Spring around the corner we thought now would be a good time to take you behind the scenes and update you all on what we’ve got going on here at the Racecourse Rescue Centre – from eventing with the horses, to mucking out the stables, and everything in between. One of the ongoing priorities... Read More

14th-18th November 2016 is Anti-Bullying Week, an annual event that shines a spotlight on bullying and encourages all children, teachers and parents to take action against bullying throughout the year. We’d like to help spread the message by sharing some information on bullying and the positive change that working with horses can bring to victims.... Read More

At the Racehorse Rescue Centre we encourage our volunteers to progress and develop their skills to follow their dreams by helping them through our Freedom to Ride programme where we will freely support them with logistics, transport and the right horse for them to enter local shows. Here’s Catherine Friend, one of our volunteers, arena eventing... Read More

Despite being quite hardy in cold conditions, horses and ponies need extra care and attention to keep them comfortable during the winter months. Now is a great time to start thinking about what you need to keep your horse happy and healthy for the season ahead, so we’ve listed our top tips and care advice... Read More

9th September is International FASD Awareness Day, in commemoration of the nine months of pregnancy. Foetal Alcohol Syndrome Disorder (FASD) is an umbrella term used to describe a spectrum of abnormalities that may occur to an individual whose mother drank alcohol during her pregnancy. FASDs can include physical and intellectual disabilities as well as learning and behavioural difficulties,... Read More

Autism is a developmental disability that affects how a person communicates with others, and how they experience the world around them. It is a spectrum disorder, meaning that although autistic people share certain difficulties, it affects each person differently. Autism a lifelong condition and is incurable, although the right support and therapy can drastically improve people’s... Read More

Monday, 27th June 2016 marks post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) Awareness Day in the USA. PTSD is a psychiatric disorder that can occur following the experience or witnessing of life-threatening events, such as military combat, terrorist attacks, hostage situations, natural disasters, road accidents and violent and/or sexual assaults. It may also occur following severe neglect or abuse... Read More