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Our focus of charitable duty extends far beyond providing a safe haven for elderly and working horses, ponies and donkeys but never loses touch with its core objectives. Research funded by the charity has led to significant advances in the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of various equine ailments. Examples include a new vaccine for Strangles, a highly contagious respiratory tract infection; a breakthrough in sarcoid treatment by silencing the gene in the virus that causes these tumours; new methods of assessing the respiratory health of horses and an innovative test to screen for drug resistant worms. Back in 2008 we gave sanctuary to 14 of the sickest horses, ponies and donkeys from Spindles Farm. Found barely alive, crammed in foul, stinking stables, tethered so closely together they could hardly move and standing on the carcasses of those that had succumbed to starvation: the conditions were truly appalling. With the outpouring of support from the public and the dedication and commitment of the staff at the sanctuary these horses now have a secure, healthy and happy future. |
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We continue to give sanctuary to those horses, ponies and donkeys that come to us suffering, distressed and in need of special treatment nurturing them throughout their final years. We exist to enhance and improve the quality of life of horses, ponies and donkeys in the UK. To achieve this we will develop, demonstrate and disseminate best practice in equine care which will encompass their physical and emotional needs. The Trust has invested over £20 million in a wide variety of projects to benefit the health and welfare of horses. These huge advances in medical research have given veterinarians a far greater understanding of the many diseases and ailments that affect the horse family. Research projects, of the highest scientific standards, advances our knowledge of treatment, the optimal care of equines and the prevention of disease and suffering. Clinical training scholarships in pathology, surgery, internal medicine, epidemiology and anaesthesia and clinical awards which provide specialist training in equine clinical subjects help speed the understanding of some of the most important equine diseases. |
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