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Could you foster or re-home a horse or pony in need?

Some of the wonderful animals in the care of the Irish Horse Welfare Trust, looking for their forever homes…

Morgan TB
Morgan TB
Morgan is a 5yo Thoroughbred gelding. He has a great temperament and loves attention! He is only suitable as a companion horse.
Luna
Luna
Luna is a lovely companion pony who had spent many years alone before coming to IHWT. She is around 12hh and is easy to catch, lead, groom and for the farrier. She does have mild sweetitch but this is easily managed with a fly rug and Luna would love a home of her own with...
Coloured cobs 1 -3 years old
Coloured cobs 1 -3 years old
We have a number of well handled young cobs looking for new homes. They are aged between 1 and 3 years old and we have geldings and fillies. If you are interested in re-homing please email info@ihwt.ie for more information /application form or download the form from the re-homing section of our website.   ....
Shane
Shane
SHANE is a lovely 2022 Thoroughbred gelding. He still has lots of growing to do and currently stands 15.2hh. He will make a lovely riding horse in time and is already very good to catch, lead, groom and for the farrier

Recent Irish Horse Welfare Trust News

November 29, 2024November 29, 2024
IHWT Online Winter Auction goes live on December 1st at noon

The IHWT Online Winter Auction to raise funds goes live at noon on Sunday 1st December and runs until midnight...

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IHWT Appeals for Auction Items
November 5, 2024November 5, 2024
IHWT Appeals for Auction Items

IHWT LAUNCHES MAJOR APPEAL FOR AUCTION ITEMS 6th November 2024 The Irish Horse Welfare Trust (IHWT) is planning a fundraising...

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August 27, 2024August 27, 2024
Winter Fodder Appeal

We are asking for donations of good quality fodder to be sent to our farm in Woodenbridge, Co Wicklow. With...

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July 10, 2024July 10, 2024
IHWT Open Day Saturday 3rd August
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July 10, 2024July 10, 2024
Orchard Equestrian Donate Vital Supplies

The IHWT is veery grateful to Orchard Equestrian for donating a huge quantity of vital items for our rescue horses...

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June 12, 2024June 12, 2024
Can you spare 5 euro a month for horses in need?

CAN YOU GIVE €5 A MONTH TO HELP HORSES IN NEED? The IHWT is asking horse lovers around Ireland to...

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December 4, 2023December 4, 2023
Our Lotto – Bonus Christmas Draw

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July 26, 2023July 26, 2023
Can you donate to help us to purchase a horse Stocks

We are currently raising funds to purchase a much needed Horse Stocks to keep our equines and staff safe during...

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March 18, 2023March 18, 2023
Run in this years Vhi Women’s Mini Marathon to help horses in need

This year the Vhi Womens Mini Marathon takes place on Sunday 4th June at 12.30pm We are looking for ladies...

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December 8, 2022December 8, 2022
IHWT receives vital grant from Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine

The IHWT is very grateful to Minister McConalogue, Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine for the allocation of a...

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Registered Charity Number 20048235, Registered Company Number 343407, CHY 14634
IHWT Equine Centre, Ballinamona, Woodenbridge, Arklow, Co Wicklow, Y14 D283, Ireland
Tel: 00 353 402 30773 Email: info@ihwt.ie
Directors: Bridget McGing, Tadgh Quill Manley, Margaret McMullin, Claire Owens, Michael Doyle, Mary Fanning McCormack.
Patron: Jessica Harrington
Charity Registration number 20048235. Registered Address: Ballinamona, Woodenbridge, Arklow, Co Wicklow
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