The War Horse Memorial is a website dedicated to animal welfare, particularly horses, but also to all other animals in need. A legacy in the name of all those horses, mules and donkeys who died whilst serving in WW1 and other conflicts.

THE WAR HORSE MEMORIAL

Honouring the service of animals in war and providing a lasting legacy

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Three horses, two white and one brown, standing close together, facing forward.
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3D blocks spelling out "ABOUT US" with the word "US" in blue and the rest in white.
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Close-up of a horse's eye and face, with the text '100 Hero Horses' overlaid.
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Chelsea pensioner Roy’s 1000-mile Ride for Peace helping raise funds for animals in need

£2000 for World Horse Welfare to help rescue centres across the country

Chelsea pensioner Roy launches UK 2026 International War Animal Day in the Cotswolds

A soldier in camouflage uniform affectionately hugging a black horse over a wooden fence in a green outdoor setting.

Donation to The Horse Trust gives Quaker and friends great start to 2026

Logo for The Horse Trust with the tagline 'Advancing Excellence in Equine Care' and a stylized horse outline in white on a green background.
Two women pet a black and brown horse in a field with trees and houses in the background.

£1500 donation to feed hungry horses on the Wirral

A war memorial monument featuring a bronze statue of a horse on top of a stone pedestal. The pedestal has the inscription 'War Horse Memorial 1914-1918' and is decorated with purple wreaths and a cross. The background shows leafless trees.

WE WILL REMEMBER THEM

A memorial site with a large stone monument surrounded by wreaths of red poppies and smaller floral arrangements at its base. There are people gathered around, some wearing blue uniforms, and flags are visible in the background, indicating a remembrance or commemorative event.
A brown horse grazing in a grassy field with yellow flowers, trees, and a wooden fence in the background.

Raystede Animal Welfare Centre celebrate life of our Hero Horse Dennis

A man sitting on the grass with a shaved head wearing a red shirt, surrounded by horses in a green field. One horse is sniffing the man's face, while others graze in the background.

You donate £1500 to feed hungry animals at rescue centre after crop failure

A woman kneeling on the grass, smiling at a white horse wearing a purple blanket, with a sign reading 'BALLYCASTLE' in the background.

Face of our partner Purple Poppy Fund in Northern Ireland

An elderly man in a red uniform with a hat that has the initials 'RH', glasses, and a warm smile.

MBE for War Horse Ambassador and Britain’s Got Talent winner

Logo for The Horse Trust with a stylized green horse head outline and the text 'The Horse Trust: Advancing Excellence in Equine Care'.

We donate £1000 to The Horse Trust to help provide medical care

Official letter on Buckingham Palace letterhead thanking Ms. Osborne for her letter regarding International War Animal Day, dated April 28, 2025, signed by the Head of Royal Correspondence.
An elderly man with white hair, smiling broadly, wearing a suit, tie, and a ring, with a hand on his neck, in an indoor setting.

Picture: Toby Melville

King commends our work to provide legacy for millions of animals sacrificed in heroic war effort

Poet pens emotional horrors of war as imagined through eyes of animals

An elderly man wearing a British army uniform with medals and a black hat with gold initials 'RH'.
Soldiers in military uniforms and helmets surrounding a horse-drawn cart with a partially covered body on a muddy field.
A black and white photograph of a dog with a large collar, sitting among debris and branches, with a background of snow and scattered sticks.
A person holding a bird in their hand, with the bird's head turned to the side, in a black and white photo.
Redwings Horse Sanctuary logo with a black and white horse head illustration and text that reads 'Est. 1991' and 'Redwings Horse Sanctuary'.}

Generosity of our supporters helps to feed hungry horses across the country

A person in an orange safety jacket and gray beanie observing a damaged building with a collapsed roof in a grassy outdoor area.
Four donkeys standing on snow-covered ground outdoors.

We donate £1000 to East Sussex centre after storm leaves donkeys and ponies out in cold

You can help make a real difference today

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