This manual is a guide to improving the welfare of working animals through collective action, while taking into account the context of different target populations in terms of welfare risks to working animals and the vulnerability of their owners’ livelihoods.
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Download copies of our printed publications including our strategy, reports, policy briefings, the Sharing the Load manual, the Standardised Equine Based Welfare Assessment Tool and conference papers.
Our work with horses, donkeys and their owners in Petra Park in Jordan is a clear example of how our continually evolving approach to animal welfare is making a long-term impact and changing the way people think about and treat their animals
This book offers insights and practical advice on how to provide effective healthcare for working equids in developing countries.
On 30 October 2014 Brooke and the Petra authorities launched the Care for Petra campaign.

Brooke’s new Global Farriery Project aims to transform the farriery trade in low- and middle-income countries and make lasting improvements to animal welfare ensuring that healthy and happy working equids can continue to support communities’ livelihoods.
A collaboration between Brooke and SaddleAid to alleviate harness-related injury and suffering for working horses, donkeys and mules.

This manual offers insights and practical advice to help understand animal welfare issues that affect horses, donkeys and mules working in developing countries.
Brooke’s first research annual review introduces our global research programme and showcases highlights from 2019.
We work with international institutions, national decision makers and implementers, international development organisations and animal welfare networks.