A young girl in a white sweater and a man in a shirt and denim jacket stand outside with a brown horse and a white horse. The girl is touching the white horse.

Heal broken hearts appeal

Join our campaign to heal the broken hearts of horses, donkeys and mules working in some of the world’s most deprived countries.

How can I help

Over 100 million working horses, donkeys and mules work in harsh conditions to provide for their families every day.

A man in a red and blue t-shirt and a black cap helps a brown horse.

Lack of training

Their families are doing their best, but it’s hard to care for working animals without trained farriers or vets.

No access to food

These loyal animals work hard every day to provide for their families, but their owners struggle to provide them with food or water.

Brooke how we make a difference to working animals lives

Broken hearts

Without the essential care they so much need, their hearts are left broken and so are their bodies.

A donkey pulls a rick-laden cart across dusty, sandy terrain.

Nowhere to rest

These hard-working horses, donkeys and mules struggle without the space they need to rest.

Donate now

Your gift can help ensure working horses, donkeys and mules have a life worth living.

A group of four donkeys eat green vegetation together

Helps feed horses and donkeys

A healthy donkey needs around 2-3kgs of forage a day. We help owners to grow suitable feed for their hard working donkeys.

A farrier in a beige shirt hard at work outside in front of a photographer.

Mentors hoof care specialists

The first farriery school outside of Europe and North America established in Senegal. We train local farriers to provide welfare-friendly hoof trimming and shoeing services.

A child stands at the front of a Donkey Care Club class, while others draw donkeys on the chalk board.

Helps us partner with communities

We train people to fit pain-free and comfortable equipment. While, children are taught how to look after their animals at Donkey Care Clubs to create long lasting change.

Four grey donkeys eat grass together in a field with trees in the background

Gives working animals a more rewarding life

Just like people, animals need time to rest with their friends, enjoy good food and have access to quality health care to keep them happy and healthy.

Real stories

Tessema's story

Why choose Brooke

Global

We are a leading global welfare charity for working animals

90+ years

We’ve been here for horses and donkeys for over 90 years

11,000+

We help over 11,000 communities and their animals to thrive

Deborah Meaden standing next to a horse while wearing a flower garment — - Deborah Meaden

Our supporter Deborah enjoys the opportunity to give something back to the animals she cares about so much.