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A young pony who overcame horrific injuries as a result of neglect is now fronting a campaign for the charity that helped him out.

New study aims to learn more about the effects of the pandemic lockdown on the health and wellbeing of equestrians in Britain.

Globally, an estimated 200 million working animals – including horses, donkeys, mules, camels and elephants – play a vital role in the world’s poorest communities.

“The manner in which donkey skins are obtained is gut-wrenching – starting from the way the animals are handled, transported, butchered and sometimes even skinned alive.”

Member of the public raises alarm after seeing Daisy and Thistle wandering up a mountain road in Cumbria.

The cyclone knocked down many living quarters, destroyed animal shelters and flooded areas where owners had been trying to grow hydroponic fodder.

Case a warning of just how much damage a horse bite can do. Warning: Graphic content

“I am pleased the owner had been brave enough to contact us for help and relieved for George and Tomahawk. They have a safe and secure future.”

Women heavily involved in the care of working equids often have little or no access to education about the animals’ health and welfare.

“There have been long delays for horses at border control posts, especially at Calais, with some horses being held for hours, or even longer.”

It’s impossible, of course, to eliminate every potential problem that could arise when travelling with horses, but it’s surprising how many factors we do have control over.