by Jean | Apr 21, 2026 | Tales From A.R.C.H.
It is ARCH policy always to prosecute abusive owners and legal fees are another of our expenses. Recently our vet Rocio has been to Court to give evidence in two pending cases, both dating back to 2024. In May 2024 a very sad pony called Guerrero (our name for him)...
by Jean | Apr 21, 2026 | Tales From A.R.C.H.
Our newest arrival is a long-legged colt, jealously guarded by his mum Victoria. After a few worrying days, when we were not sure he would survive, the little man is now up and about and looking well. We have named him Lucero, which means bright or shining star....
by Jean | Apr 21, 2026 | Tales From A.R.C.H.
The Andalusian Rescue Centre for Horses (El Centro Andalusi de Rescate de Caballos) has now been recognised as Utilidad Publica by the Spanish Ministry of the Interior. It follows many years of tireless work rescuing abused and abandoned horses, ponies and donkeys and...
by Jean | Mar 18, 2026 | Tales From A.R.C.H.
Unfortunately we have now lost two of the mares rescued from La Linea. Both were elderly and in an appalling condition, suffering from long-term starvation. They simple did not have enough strength to continue fighting. At least we gave them food and care for the...
by Jean | Feb 13, 2026 | Tales From A.R.C.H.
For the past five years ARCH and other animal charities have tried to put as stop to the activities of a notorious dealer in La Linea, Campo de Gibraltar. In 2021 ARCH took in seven horses confiscated by SEPRONA as part of a massive rescue operation. The dealer went...
by Jean | Nov 17, 2025 | Tales From A.R.C.H.
It was another of those sad days at ARCH when we recently had to say goodbye to Pirata. This dear old boy had been at the Rescue Centre since July 2022 when he was discovered down on a river bed with serious injuries to his eye and his penis, as well as a wound...
