Brooke Action for Working Horses and Donkeys
@brookecharity.bsky.social
An international charity working to create a world where working animals have a life worth living.
"Brooke recognises animals as sentient beings vital for planetary health & #pandemicprevention. By supporting animal health workers & essential veterinary medicines, we improve #animalwelfare, reduce disease risks, & benefit both people and the environment." Brooke CEO Chris Wainwright at #UNEA7
December 9, 2025 at 2:34 PM
"Brooke recognises animals as sentient beings vital for planetary health & #pandemicprevention. By supporting animal health workers & essential veterinary medicines, we improve #animalwelfare, reduce disease risks, & benefit both people and the environment." Brooke CEO Chris Wainwright at #UNEA7
Thinking of sending a gift this Christmas? 🎁 🎄
For working horses, donkeys and mules, delivery is daily. This Christmas, let's deliver them a better life.
For working horses, donkeys and mules, delivery is daily. This Christmas, let's deliver them a better life.
December 1, 2025 at 5:47 PM
Thinking of sending a gift this Christmas? 🎁 🎄
For working horses, donkeys and mules, delivery is daily. This Christmas, let's deliver them a better life.
For working horses, donkeys and mules, delivery is daily. This Christmas, let's deliver them a better life.
Let’s just say filming with donkeys (and our new Women’s Ambassador Annette) didn’t go quite to plan. 😆
#Ambassador #FemaleEmpowerment #AnimalWelfare #HowItStartedVsHowItsGoing #Bloopers #Donkeys
#Ambassador #FemaleEmpowerment #AnimalWelfare #HowItStartedVsHowItsGoing #Bloopers #Donkeys
November 21, 2025 at 10:51 AM
Let’s just say filming with donkeys (and our new Women’s Ambassador Annette) didn’t go quite to plan. 😆
#Ambassador #FemaleEmpowerment #AnimalWelfare #HowItStartedVsHowItsGoing #Bloopers #Donkeys
#Ambassador #FemaleEmpowerment #AnimalWelfare #HowItStartedVsHowItsGoing #Bloopers #Donkeys
Meet our new Women’s Ambassador, beloved actress Annette Badland!
She’s helping us highlight how women’s lives, livelihoods and working animals are deeply connected, and why gender equality matters for both.
#Ambassador #FemaleEmpowerment #AnimalWelfare
She’s helping us highlight how women’s lives, livelihoods and working animals are deeply connected, and why gender equality matters for both.
#Ambassador #FemaleEmpowerment #AnimalWelfare
November 20, 2025 at 11:30 AM
Meet our new Women’s Ambassador, beloved actress Annette Badland!
She’s helping us highlight how women’s lives, livelihoods and working animals are deeply connected, and why gender equality matters for both.
#Ambassador #FemaleEmpowerment #AnimalWelfare
She’s helping us highlight how women’s lives, livelihoods and working animals are deeply connected, and why gender equality matters for both.
#Ambassador #FemaleEmpowerment #AnimalWelfare
On this #RemembranceDay, please join us as we take a moment to pause, reflect and remember the eight million horses, donkeys and mules who lost their lives while bravely serving in World War One 🧡💜🐴
‘A Soldiers Kiss’ by Henry Chappell, narrated by Mil Nicholson
#EveryHorseRemembered #WarHorse
‘A Soldiers Kiss’ by Henry Chappell, narrated by Mil Nicholson
#EveryHorseRemembered #WarHorse
November 11, 2025 at 10:59 AM
On this #RemembranceDay, please join us as we take a moment to pause, reflect and remember the eight million horses, donkeys and mules who lost their lives while bravely serving in World War One 🧡💜🐴
‘A Soldiers Kiss’ by Henry Chappell, narrated by Mil Nicholson
#EveryHorseRemembered #WarHorse
‘A Soldiers Kiss’ by Henry Chappell, narrated by Mil Nicholson
#EveryHorseRemembered #WarHorse
On this #RemembranceSunday, take a moment with us to remember all the animals who lost their lives in conflict with this moving poem, written and sent to us by Brooke supporter Suzanne Hart 💜🧡
#EveryHorseRemembered #WorldWarOne #WW1
#EveryHorseRemembered #WorldWarOne #WW1
November 9, 2025 at 11:00 AM
On this #RemembranceSunday, take a moment with us to remember all the animals who lost their lives in conflict with this moving poem, written and sent to us by Brooke supporter Suzanne Hart 💜🧡
#EveryHorseRemembered #WorldWarOne #WW1
#EveryHorseRemembered #WorldWarOne #WW1
Did you know that Brooke was founded due to World War One war horses?
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#EveryHorseRemembered #WarHorses #HorsesInHistory #WorldWarOne #WW1 #WorkingEquines
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#EveryHorseRemembered #WarHorses #HorsesInHistory #WorldWarOne #WW1 #WorkingEquines
November 6, 2025 at 4:12 PM
Did you know that Brooke was founded due to World War One war horses?
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#EveryHorseRemembered #WarHorses #HorsesInHistory #WorldWarOne #WW1 #WorkingEquines
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#EveryHorseRemembered #WarHorses #HorsesInHistory #WorldWarOne #WW1 #WorkingEquines
This week, Global Community Development Advisor Lucy Marsh, has been with Brooke Pakistan learning about new livelihood projects that provide communities with additional means of income generation. This enhances their quality of living & helps improve the care they give to their working equines
October 31, 2025 at 4:46 PM
This week, Global Community Development Advisor Lucy Marsh, has been with Brooke Pakistan learning about new livelihood projects that provide communities with additional means of income generation. This enhances their quality of living & helps improve the care they give to their working equines
“It was shocking to see in the film that products from the donkey skin trade can be bought here on Amazon.”
The premiere of From Skin To Skincare brought tears, courage, and determination to end the #donkeyskintrade for good.
🫏 Watch now at youtube.com/watch?v=DxIOW7LJKvQ&t=2s
The premiere of From Skin To Skincare brought tears, courage, and determination to end the #donkeyskintrade for good.
🫏 Watch now at youtube.com/watch?v=DxIOW7LJKvQ&t=2s
October 23, 2025 at 10:51 AM
“It was shocking to see in the film that products from the donkey skin trade can be bought here on Amazon.”
The premiere of From Skin To Skincare brought tears, courage, and determination to end the #donkeyskintrade for good.
🫏 Watch now at youtube.com/watch?v=DxIOW7LJKvQ&t=2s
The premiere of From Skin To Skincare brought tears, courage, and determination to end the #donkeyskintrade for good.
🫏 Watch now at youtube.com/watch?v=DxIOW7LJKvQ&t=2s
In just under 6 hours, From Skin To Skincare premieres on youtube.com/@rescuevet. Join thousands as we expose the truth behind the #donkeyskintrade and take a stand for change.
🫏 Watch. Share. Take action.
🫏 Watch. Share. Take action.
October 22, 2025 at 12:01 PM
In just under 6 hours, From Skin To Skincare premieres on youtube.com/@rescuevet. Join thousands as we expose the truth behind the #donkeyskintrade and take a stand for change.
🫏 Watch. Share. Take action.
🫏 Watch. Share. Take action.
Not long to go now until 'From Skin To Skincare' premieres. Join Dr Scott Miller as he delves into the donkey skin trade and uncovers the truth.
Available to watch on Rescue Vet, YouTube, 22 October from 5pm GMT
#FromSkinToSkincare #EndDonkeySlaughter
@thebrookeea.bsky.social
Available to watch on Rescue Vet, YouTube, 22 October from 5pm GMT
#FromSkinToSkincare #EndDonkeySlaughter
@thebrookeea.bsky.social
October 20, 2025 at 3:45 PM
Not long to go now until 'From Skin To Skincare' premieres. Join Dr Scott Miller as he delves into the donkey skin trade and uncovers the truth.
Available to watch on Rescue Vet, YouTube, 22 October from 5pm GMT
#FromSkinToSkincare #EndDonkeySlaughter
@thebrookeea.bsky.social
Available to watch on Rescue Vet, YouTube, 22 October from 5pm GMT
#FromSkinToSkincare #EndDonkeySlaughter
@thebrookeea.bsky.social
The #donkeyskintrade is growing fast. But awareness can change everything.
On 22 October, join us and Dr Scott Miller to expose the truth.
🫏 Watch. Share. Take action.
📢 https://bit.ly/42JHeTN
#FromSkinToSkincare #EndDonkeySlaughter
@thebrookeea.bsky.social
On 22 October, join us and Dr Scott Miller to expose the truth.
🫏 Watch. Share. Take action.
📢 https://bit.ly/42JHeTN
#FromSkinToSkincare #EndDonkeySlaughter
@thebrookeea.bsky.social
October 17, 2025 at 8:31 AM
The #donkeyskintrade is growing fast. But awareness can change everything.
On 22 October, join us and Dr Scott Miller to expose the truth.
🫏 Watch. Share. Take action.
📢 https://bit.ly/42JHeTN
#FromSkinToSkincare #EndDonkeySlaughter
@thebrookeea.bsky.social
On 22 October, join us and Dr Scott Miller to expose the truth.
🫏 Watch. Share. Take action.
📢 https://bit.ly/42JHeTN
#FromSkinToSkincare #EndDonkeySlaughter
@thebrookeea.bsky.social
COMING SOON! 📢 In this feature documentary, Dr Scott travels to Brooke East Africa to uncover the truth behind the donkey skin trade.
From Skin To Skincare: The Shocking Truth Behind The Donkey Skin Trade - available to watch on Rescue Vet, on YouTube from Wed 22nd October at 5pm (GMT) 🫏🧡
From Skin To Skincare: The Shocking Truth Behind The Donkey Skin Trade - available to watch on Rescue Vet, on YouTube from Wed 22nd October at 5pm (GMT) 🫏🧡
October 9, 2025 at 4:47 PM
COMING SOON! 📢 In this feature documentary, Dr Scott travels to Brooke East Africa to uncover the truth behind the donkey skin trade.
From Skin To Skincare: The Shocking Truth Behind The Donkey Skin Trade - available to watch on Rescue Vet, on YouTube from Wed 22nd October at 5pm (GMT) 🫏🧡
From Skin To Skincare: The Shocking Truth Behind The Donkey Skin Trade - available to watch on Rescue Vet, on YouTube from Wed 22nd October at 5pm (GMT) 🫏🧡
We’re deeply grateful to our dedicated Brooke Pakistan colleagues and stand with the families & animals they continue to protect.
#WorkingEquines #Flooding #DisasterResponse #ThankfulThursday #DedicatedStaff
#WorkingEquines #Flooding #DisasterResponse #ThankfulThursday #DedicatedStaff
October 9, 2025 at 10:40 AM
We’re deeply grateful to our dedicated Brooke Pakistan colleagues and stand with the families & animals they continue to protect.
#WorkingEquines #Flooding #DisasterResponse #ThankfulThursday #DedicatedStaff
#WorkingEquines #Flooding #DisasterResponse #ThankfulThursday #DedicatedStaff
Phase two of Brooke Pakistan’s emergency response has now moved into Punjab & Sindh.
In recent weeks, teams have:
🐴 Helped 8,500 equines
👨👩👧 Supported 4,000 families with rations & first aid
🫱🏾🫲🏽 Protected both animals & people by meeting their shared needs.
In recent weeks, teams have:
🐴 Helped 8,500 equines
👨👩👧 Supported 4,000 families with rations & first aid
🫱🏾🫲🏽 Protected both animals & people by meeting their shared needs.
October 9, 2025 at 10:40 AM
Phase two of Brooke Pakistan’s emergency response has now moved into Punjab & Sindh.
In recent weeks, teams have:
🐴 Helped 8,500 equines
👨👩👧 Supported 4,000 families with rations & first aid
🫱🏾🫲🏽 Protected both animals & people by meeting their shared needs.
In recent weeks, teams have:
🐴 Helped 8,500 equines
👨👩👧 Supported 4,000 families with rations & first aid
🫱🏾🫲🏽 Protected both animals & people by meeting their shared needs.
🇵🇰 Brooke Pakistan teams are still on the ground, supporting working horses, donkeys & mules, and the communities who rely on them, after devastating floods hit Pakistan.
Many villages remain underwater, and equines are vital in helping people reach safety. 🧵
#EmergencyResponse #AnimalWelfareWeek
Many villages remain underwater, and equines are vital in helping people reach safety. 🧵
#EmergencyResponse #AnimalWelfareWeek
October 9, 2025 at 10:40 AM
🇵🇰 Brooke Pakistan teams are still on the ground, supporting working horses, donkeys & mules, and the communities who rely on them, after devastating floods hit Pakistan.
Many villages remain underwater, and equines are vital in helping people reach safety. 🧵
#EmergencyResponse #AnimalWelfareWeek
Many villages remain underwater, and equines are vital in helping people reach safety. 🧵
#EmergencyResponse #AnimalWelfareWeek
🚨 The Donkey Skin Trade poses a serious threat to donkey populations worldwide. At Brooke, we’re working with governments, regional bodies, and animal welfare partners to protect donkeys, and the communities who rely on them.
Here’s an update on how our country programmes are tackling the trade 👇🏼
Here’s an update on how our country programmes are tackling the trade 👇🏼
October 8, 2025 at 8:08 AM
🚨 The Donkey Skin Trade poses a serious threat to donkey populations worldwide. At Brooke, we’re working with governments, regional bodies, and animal welfare partners to protect donkeys, and the communities who rely on them.
Here’s an update on how our country programmes are tackling the trade 👇🏼
Here’s an update on how our country programmes are tackling the trade 👇🏼
The event supported emergency care skills and #mentoring, and highlighted Brooke’s commitment to advancing #animalhealth and welfare.
October 7, 2025 at 11:37 AM
The event supported emergency care skills and #mentoring, and highlighted Brooke’s commitment to advancing #animalhealth and welfare.
Brooke #veterinarians attended a workshop in Kenya to enhance their #clinicalskills for low-resource settings, with training from #BEVA volunteers. Vets from several regions focused on pain management, equine behaviour, and #animalwelfare... 🧵
October 7, 2025 at 11:37 AM
Brooke #veterinarians attended a workshop in Kenya to enhance their #clinicalskills for low-resource settings, with training from #BEVA volunteers. Vets from several regions focused on pain management, equine behaviour, and #animalwelfare... 🧵
It’s #WorldAnimalDay, a moment to celebrate the animals who support our communities.
Working horses, donkeys and mules are vital partners, yet too often unseen.
Brooke is working for a world where they have a life worth living. 🧡
Working horses, donkeys and mules are vital partners, yet too often unseen.
Brooke is working for a world where they have a life worth living. 🧡
October 4, 2025 at 9:40 AM
It’s #WorldAnimalDay, a moment to celebrate the animals who support our communities.
Working horses, donkeys and mules are vital partners, yet too often unseen.
Brooke is working for a world where they have a life worth living. 🧡
Working horses, donkeys and mules are vital partners, yet too often unseen.
Brooke is working for a world where they have a life worth living. 🧡
Brooke vets are making the most of their Kenya trip - diving into day four with hands-on clinical training with BEVA Trust volunteers, mastering nervous system diseases, eye issues, surgical skills, and field exams. Special shoutout to Whiskey, our superstar patient of the day! 🐎
October 4, 2025 at 7:22 AM
Brooke vets are making the most of their Kenya trip - diving into day four with hands-on clinical training with BEVA Trust volunteers, mastering nervous system diseases, eye issues, surgical skills, and field exams. Special shoutout to Whiskey, our superstar patient of the day! 🐎
Learn more about Brooke’s work to integrate working animals into policy below. www.thebrooke.org/our-work/wor...
October 3, 2025 at 3:41 PM
Learn more about Brooke’s work to integrate working animals into policy below. www.thebrooke.org/our-work/wor...
Working animals are key contributors to the #UnitedNations' #SustainableDevelopmentGoals, including #SDG1: No poverty, #SDG2: Zero hunger and #SDG13: Climate action.
But these animals are not reflected in the livestock policy around them, making them ‘invisible livestock’.
But these animals are not reflected in the livestock policy around them, making them ‘invisible livestock’.
October 3, 2025 at 3:41 PM
Working animals are key contributors to the #UnitedNations' #SustainableDevelopmentGoals, including #SDG1: No poverty, #SDG2: Zero hunger and #SDG13: Climate action.
But these animals are not reflected in the livestock policy around them, making them ‘invisible livestock’.
But these animals are not reflected in the livestock policy around them, making them ‘invisible livestock’.
“We hope to see these animals included in more #livestockpolicy planning to prioritise their wellbeing, which in turns supports humans and the planet.”
We also gave a talk at the conference on the value of improving #animalhealthcare through Brooke’s flagship Animal Health Mentoring Framework.
We also gave a talk at the conference on the value of improving #animalhealthcare through Brooke’s flagship Animal Health Mentoring Framework.
October 3, 2025 at 3:41 PM
“We hope to see these animals included in more #livestockpolicy planning to prioritise their wellbeing, which in turns supports humans and the planet.”
We also gave a talk at the conference on the value of improving #animalhealthcare through Brooke’s flagship Animal Health Mentoring Framework.
We also gave a talk at the conference on the value of improving #animalhealthcare through Brooke’s flagship Animal Health Mentoring Framework.
Brooke’s Head of Animal Health and Welfare, Dr Laura Skippen, said: “The conference was a chance for us to shed light on #workinganimals as a lifeline to so many people - and a crucial part of #foodproduction globally.”
October 3, 2025 at 3:41 PM
Brooke’s Head of Animal Health and Welfare, Dr Laura Skippen, said: “The conference was a chance for us to shed light on #workinganimals as a lifeline to so many people - and a crucial part of #foodproduction globally.”