HorseWorld is a registered equine welfare charity based in Whitchurch, Bristol, working across the South West of England. The organisation focuses on rescuing and rehabilitating neglected equines, providing them with veterinary care, retraining and long-term support before finding suitable homes. As a registered charity, it relies on donations, sponsors and fundraisers to carry out this work, and visitors can take part in a range of fundraising events throughout the year.
Alongside its welfare work, HorseWorld runs Discovery, an equine-assisted learning programme designed for vulnerable young people. Sessions use the horses and the yard environment to build confidence, communication skills and emotional wellbeing, and the charity teaches children as part of this outreach. The programme welcomes groups and individuals referred through schools, social services and other support organisations, offering a structured and supervised introduction to working around horses.
The site features an arena used for training, handling sessions and Discovery activities. Equines that pass through the centre are assessed, rehabilitated and then rehomed on a loan basis to approved homes, with the charity maintaining contact and offering ongoing advice to loaners. A sponsorship scheme allows supporters to contribute directly towards the care of individual horses and ponies during their time at HorseWorld.
HorseWorld is located in Whitchurch on the southern edge of Bristol within the Bath and North East Somerset area, with the postcode BS14 0QL. The charity is registered with the Charity Commission under registration number 1121920. Anyone interested in rehoming a horse, arranging a Discovery session, sponsoring an equine or supporting fundraising events is encouraged to get in touch with the centre directly for current details and availability.