Resource Hub
Human physical and mental health, financial or other issues can often impact horse care. Browse the links below for organisations who may be able to provide support with some of these matters. Please note that we do not have any affiliation/direct experience with all of these groups, but they should be able to offer more specialised advice in these areas than we can.
The country’s leading charity for older people and the issues that can affect us all in later life. They provide information and advice on a range of topics – from health, housing and care to money and legal issues. They also campaign for change to make the UK a better place to grow older.
Blue Cross can offer to help you find a loving home for your Horse through the Home Direct Service. Blue Cross also supports owners with loss and bereavement via the Pet loss support service.
‘Friends at the End’ is a BHS initiative designed to make sure that no horse owner has to face the loss of their equine companion alone. Friends at the End was launched in response to pleas from owners who felt isolated and unsupported during the time every horse lover dreads. Through this initiative, BHS ‘Friends at the End’ has helped many owners either before, during or after the loss of their beloved horse.
Giving people the knowledge and confidence they need to find their way forward - whoever they are, and whatever their problem. Their national charity and network of local charities offer confidential advice online, over the phone, and in person, for free.
Dementia UK is a charity that provides Admiral Nurses for families affected by dementia. With the support of Dementia UK, families facing dementia know they’re not alone.
FarmWell is a one-stop resource aimed at helping rural businesses to stay strong and resilient, including through times of change and planning for the future.
The brain injury association is the UK-wide charity that works to improve life after brain injury by providing vital support and information services and lobbies for better support and resources to be made available to people affected by brain injury by raising awareness of brain injury and the devastating effects it can have.
The Hub of Hope is the UK’s leading mental health support database and is provided by the national charity Chasing the Stigma. It brings a wide range of vital resources together in one place for the first time.
Mind provides supportive and reliable information to anyone experiencing a mental health problem. They empower people to understand their condition and the choices available to them and offer confidential help as well as legal assistance.
The UK’s largest OCD charity. For over 25 years OCD Action has been delivering frontline services which make a tangible and long-term difference to the lives of people with OCD, their families, carers and friends. OCD Action has a vision of a time when OCD is well understood and everyone gets the treatment and the support they need, when they need it.
Riders Minds is an online bespoke resource dedicated to supporting the mental health and well-being of all equestrians. They have a wide range of self-help and supportive resources on the website as well as offering a free confidential 24/7 phone line, text, and web chat service.
The Royal Agricultural Benevolent Institution (RABI) is a national charity providing local support to the farming community across England and Wales. They offer guidance and confidential support as well as financial assistance and practical care to people of all ages for generations who work or used to work within agriculture.
The Royal Scottish Agricultural Benevolent Institution (RSABI) provides practical, emotional and financial support to all people involved in the Scottish agricultural industry. The service is available to those previously and currently involved in farming, crofting and occupations related to agriculture in Scotland. This is a comprehensive service to help people to move forward when they are struggling.
Samaritans are there to help, day or night, for anyone who’s struggling to cope, who needs someone to listen without judgement or pressure. They can be contacted not only in the moment of crisis, but also to prevent the crisis from happening. They give people ways to cope and the skills to be there for others and offer listening and support to people in times of need.
Shout is the UK’s only free, confidential and 24/7 text messaging support service for anyone who is struggling to cope. They have had more than 2 million conversations with people who are anxious, stressed, depressed or suicidal and are there for anyone who needs in-the-moment support. To talk to a trained volunteer, text the word 'Shout' to 85258.
StepChange is a leading debt advice charity who support people with individualised advice and credit solutions to those facing problem debt.
