At The War Horse Memorial we are delighted to support World Horse Welfare (WHW) as one of our partner charities. WHW is an international charity whose values are grounded in pragmatism and a compassion that strives to support and improve the horse-human relationship in all of its guises.

It’s mission is to work with horses, horse owners, communities, organisations and governments to help improve welfare standards and stamp out suffering in the UK and worldwide. The acclaimed gardener and broadcaster Alan Titchmarsh believes strongly in the welfare of animals – particularly horses, mules and donkeys. Please read his message and support the WHW Appeal.

Thank you.

I’m Alan Titchmarsh, and like you, I’m a proud supporter of World Horse Welfare. I feel honoured to help these incredible animals, who have been our companions for centuries, working faithfully alongside us.

It’s incredibly distressing to know that right now, in 2024, these beautiful and gentle animals are still enduring horrific and inhumane treatment. I was heartened to hear that thanks to much pressure from you and your fellow supporters, the UK has now banned the live export of horses to slaughter. But sadly, it’s still perfectly legal for horses to be subjected to days-long journeys across Europe to slaughter – meaning many horses’ final days will be filled with terror and exhaustion

And here in the UK, smugglers are already ignoring the laws – trafficking horses out of the UK in abhorrent conditions, to an unknown fate.

I believe we must do better. That’s why I’m supporting World Horse Welfare’s Stamp Out Suffering appeal, and I hope you will join me.

If you haven't done so already, you can support the appeal here.

Thank you so much for being a part of World Horse Welfare, and for helping to give these beautiful creatures the care and respect they deserve.

With warmest wishes,

Alan Titchmarsh MBE

Gardener, Broadcaster and World Horse Welfare supporter.