Horses and ponies rehoming

Horses are the largest animals the RSPCA deals with on a regular basis.

They take longer to rehabilitate than a dog or cat and they are much more expensive to keep.

Horses must be handled, educated and socialised before they can be rehomed. And their handling and their education must continue in their new home if they are to be easy to manage and rewarding to own.

It is worth remembering that horses can live a lot longer than dogs and cats. So a substantial commitment of time and money is needed if you are thinking of owning a horse.

You can get more expert advice on how to keep horses and ponies healthy and happy in our horses pages.

Our specialist equine centres are in County Durham and Shropshire. Our centres in Wales also have a selection of ponies for rehoming. So you may have to travel if you want to adopt a horse because they are never rehomed unseen.

In this section you can find out what you need to consider before owning a horse and read about the horses looking for new homes in our special appeals.