HorseWorld Impact 2025
People helping horses. Horses helping people. In 2025, HorseWorld responded to growing demand for both equine welfare and support for vulnerable young people, creating life-changing outcomes for horses and humans alike. You can download and read our full annual report at the bottom of this page.
2025 At A Glance
46
Equines Rescued
29
Equines Rehomed
285
Referrals Received
270
Young People Supported
2,565
Teaching Hours Delivered
74%
Students with EHCP
Equine Impact
Responding to Welfare Concerns
251
Welfare concerns investigated
720
Equines potentially at risk
51
Welfare visits completed
59
Horses taken into care
HorseWorld Herd
110
Horses on site
192
Horses in loan homes
302
Total equines supported
24
Horses and donkeys supporting Discovery
Rescue Intake Breakdown
Emergency Rescues
18
Horses rescued from urgent welfare situations.
Owner Relinquishments
23
Horses surrendered due to changing circumstances.
Loan Returns
13
Horses returned from rehoming placements.
Foals Born
3
Foals born on site during 2025.
Human Impact
74%
Have an Education, Health & Care Plan
49%
Have experienced trauma
48%
Adopted or looked after children
43%
Autism diagnosis or assessment
6%
Victims of child sexual exploitation
Outcomes That Matter
Collaboration
97%
Communication
91%
Self-Esteem
94%
Concentration
90%
Behaviour
99%
Confidence
96%
Long-Term Impact
97%
Students enjoy learning at Discovery.85%
Learn skills they use outside the programme.90%
Show improved mood and behaviour.84%
Improve emotional regulation and resilience.88%
Referrers report positive impact beyond the course.69%
Leave with a more positive attitude to learning.Fundraising & Community Support
£1.1m
Raised in 2025
2.5m
Social Media Impressions
110k+
Engagements
10k
Website Clicks
300+
Schools Worked With
4
Local Authorities Supported
