HorseWorld is a charity dedicated to saving the lives of abandoned, neglected and mistreated horses, ponies and donkeys. HorseWorld began as The Friends of Bristol Horses Society, in 1952, and to this day the organisation has been run by passionate and dedicated people to the cause of Equine Welfare. The charity also runs the innovative Discovery educational programme. Discovery programme helps children and young people who, for various reasons, have difficulties accessing mainstream education. Through sessions with specially selected rescued horses, the young people develop the skills needed to build resilience, improve communication skills, find their confidence and self-belief, and as a result better cope with the challenges of life.