Equine Market Watch Sanctuaries UK (EMW) is an equine sanctuary based in Herefordshire, dedicated to monitoring the welfare of equines in markets and auctions. (Registered Charity 1114700). www.mediawebz.co.uk/emwuk.org.uk/index.php/Home.html
EMW has a dedicated team of volunteers who monitor welfare in markets, horse fairs and auctions; liaising with HORSEWATCH UK, the Stolen Horse Register, LAHO and other welfare agencies across the UK, and will also investigate any incidents of equine cruelty, neglect or abuse.
Most auctions comply with current legislation and maintain very high standards of equine welfare but there are some which do not. When problems are reported, EMW takes steps to ensure those with the power to act are informed. 
The charity relies on donations to care for its resident horses and ponies and to enable its work in auctions, markets and fairs to continue.
It currently has more than 100 equines out on long-term loan in approved homes, while at the sanctuary are horses and ponies unsuitable for loaning out due to health issues or old age. There is a ‘maximum numbers’ policy at the sanctuary, to avoid overstocking and ensure that the resident horses have a good quality of life.
“WE will NOT look away”
Donations can be made through http://www.justgiving.com/EMW-UK2011appeal
The online community Saddle-up has run annual awards since 2004, with both serious and fun categories ranging from ‘forum member you’d most like a lesson from’, to ‘domestic goddess – for the best cake baking’ and ‘all-round Good Egg’, all voted for by the community members.
In 2010 and 2011, Jo Herrod has organised an awards party, combining presentation of the awards with a charity auction and raffle in aid of EMW, which is Saddle-Up’s chosen charity. She booked a village hall near Nottingham and in true DIY fashion organised partygoers to bring their own food and drink, showing off the cupcake-making skills of the attendees! Forum members Theresa Davies and Kellie Gillot took on the task of writing and phoning companies and people asking for donations for the auction and raffle. This was hugely successful and catered for all tastes, coming up with items such as bridles, art prints, a photo shoot, equestrian clothing, HOYS tickets, a mobiwasher and a fantastic holiday in Scotland.
Forum member Rebekah Jones and her partner brought a sound system and DJ’ed for the night. People came from all over the UK, bringing auction and raffle items with them, and enjoyed an evening of dancing, drinking and riotous bidding in the auction, leaving many happy memories and embarrassing photos.
For the second year running, the Saddle-Up EMW fundraiser was a huge success – this year it raised in excess of £4,300, which will be a fantastic boost to the Charity’s funds.
left to right Rebekah Jones, Jan Greenlees, Jo Herrod, Theresa Davies, Michael Bromley and at the back Leo Spowage - caption 'Party Organisers'
The evening wouldn’t have been such a success without the generous donations of many:
Liarn Farm Holiday Cottages http://www.liarn-farm.co.uk/
Horse Deals Magazine
Nationwide Building Society
Horse Heaven http://stores.ebay.co.uk/HORSE-HEAVEN
Mobi http://www.mobiwasher.co.uk/
Pony Tales Photography http://www.ponytales.co.uk/
Fur Feather Meds http://furfeathermeds.com
OPG Ltd www.opgraphics.co.uk
Jo Elrod http://www.tarimoorart.co.uk/
Teque-Style http://www.teque-style.com/
Hunter Boot Ltd
The Saddlery Shop http://www.thesaddleryshop.co.uk/
British Dressage
Matt Ryan – Event Rider
Battle, Hayward & Bower Ltd
Equilibrium Products
Horse Of the Year Show
Feedmark
Countrywide Farmers
Horselyx
Kelly Marks
Keratex
Mountain Horse
Musto
Flyaway
Scott Stevenson Healing & Hypnotherapy http://www.scott4hypno.com/
Robinsons Country Leisure Limited
Warwick racecourse
Newmarket racecourse
Sandown racecourse
Woof Wear
Leigh Hawes
Chesca Burrows www.handpaintedmagic.co.uk
Amy Duggan http://www.freewebs.com/equiplates/
