THE UK national pet charity recently named Olympic event rider Mary King as the Blue Cross ambassador to help horses in need. It is hoped that she will raise the profile of the charity’s horse welfare work across the UK.

The Blue Cross has been in operation for over 120 and the charity helps all pets and animals in need of care and attention. They take in sick, injured and abandoned pets, provide them with the necessary veterinary care, behavioural help and find them suitable homes.