Scotland • Equine rescue

Every horse deserves a second chance.

Hartwell Equine Rescue provides rehabilitation, veterinary care and new beginnings for neglected and abandoned horses across Scotland.

What we do

Safety, patience and a new beginning.

Every horse arrives with a different story. We create an individual rehabilitation plan built around health, trust and long-term welfare.

From urgent veterinary treatment to gentle groundwork and carefully matched homes, we stay involved for as long as each horse needs us.

86horses rescued
61rehomed
24/7emergency care

Available for adoption

Meet our residents

Two very different horses, each waiting for the right person.

Grey Highland cross mare named Luna

Luna

12 years • Mare • Highland Cross

Luna arrived frightened and underweight. She is now affectionate, curious and ready for a calm forever home.

Ask about Luna →
Black Clydesdale gelding named Storm

Storm

8 years • Gelding • Clydesdale

Storm is a kind-hearted gentle giant who loves people, grooming sessions and muddy fields.

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Success story

Luna’s road to recovery

Rehabilitation is rarely quick, but the smallest changes can mean everything.

Luna before rehabilitation
Before rescue
Frightened, underweight and in urgent need of care.
Luna after rehabilitation
Six months later
Healthy, settled and learning to trust people again.

Visit or volunteer

Help create the next happy ending.

Interested in adoption, volunteering or supporting the rescue?

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