Brooke | Action for Working Horses and Donkeys Skip to content Deliver hope to working donkeys There’s no time off for working donkeys, horses and mules. Donate today and together we can deliver the better life these animals deserve. Donate Our impact Brooke’s work directly helps 1.5 million working horses, donkeys and mules a year. Compassion compels our vets and animal welfare experts to improve and save lives. About Brooke What we do We train animal health workers and owners Every horse, donkey and mule deserves a life free from suffering. We train thousands of animal owners and animal health workers around the world to mend and protect their broken bodies - find out more Who we are Compassion compels us to save lives Brooke started over 90 years ago rescuing abandoned war horses. Today, Brooke is the world's leading equine charity. Our mission is to create a world where working horses, donkeys and mules have a life worth living. How much do you know about the role of horses in the First World War Donate today Help make sure working horses, donkeys and mules are handled with care. How your donation would make a difference Our work directly helps 1.5 million animals a year. Millions more working horses, donkey and mules feel the benefit of Brooke too. As well as training animal owners and animal health workers, we've fought for new policies to protect millions more working animals. £4 a month Could provide vet training to give sick and injured donkeys someone they can count on. £5 a month Could give vital medicines to the working horses who need them the most. £10 a month Could give hardworking mules access to water troughs as they face hot and dry conditions. £20 a month Could protect horses from needless pain by training farriers to stop laminitis and lameness. Donations are distributed across all of Brooke's work where the need is greatest, helping working horses, donkeys and mules. For more information see how funds are spent Other ways to help Join a worldwide community of animal welfare champions. We save working horses, donkeys and mules from a lifetime of suffering by sharing our skills with owners and animal health workers around the world. Help heal broken hearts and bodies for good. Shop Christmas cards and gifts Fundraise for Brooke Leave a gift in your Will Latest news Brooke India operations will be closing It is with profound sadness that, after 25 years, our Brooke India operations will be closing. Since 2001, the exceptional teams, partners and valued communities we work with have dramatically changed the lives of millions of horses, donkeys and mules. This impact was only made possible by the generosity of our wonderful supporters and our dedicated team on the ground. Read all Brooke's latest news and press releases Women champion women Brooke explores how animal welfare and gender equality go hand in hand. New award scheme celebrates farriers Farriery Progress Awards celebrates Brooke-trained farriers who have shown commitment to the welfare of working horses, donkeys and mules. Success Stories Our vision is of a world in which working horses, donkeys and mules are free from suffering and have a life worth living. See some of the ways we've worked with communities worldwide to create sustainable change in equine welfare How Caballito learnt to trust again With his new owner's care and compassion this little horse became a happy and healthy horse. “Brooke’s farrier training changed my life” Fatou Toure is the first certified female farrier in Senegal. What really makes Fatou happy is helping the horses from her neighbourhood. Take our quiz Test your knowledge How do horses show their feelings? What sort of whinny does a horse make to say "I'm happy"? Do they have best friends? How much do you know about horses and their feelings? We have a page of quizzes if you want to find out more. Make a difference today Your caring donation can relieve horses, donkeys and mules from suffering and protect them from harm. Donate Jobs Terms & conditions Privacy statement Our fundraising promise FAQs Media enquiries Brooke Netherlands Brooke USA Close modal