Horse & Hound

LETTERS

RELYING ON KINDNESS

RECENTLY my non-horsey husband and I visited the Gambia Horse and Donkey Trust in Makasutu. It’s an invaluable charity that helps the horses and donkeys who work hard for the local farmers, many of whom have little or no animal welfare knowledge. What’s more, the team works tirelessly visiting areas with free advice and treatment.

The Gambia relies heavily on tourism, and driving around

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