Horse welfare
H&H covers a large number of horse welfare cases, from cruelty to rescue and other work by dedicated equine welfare charities. We also bring you worldwide reports on the plight of the horse in other countries.
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How ‘change can come, if enough people want what’s right for their horses’
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How the story of a beaver who pawed her glass window could improve the way we keep horses
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Dressage blood rule clarification and changes to eventing series: what’s coming for FEI competitors in 2026
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‘Never blame a horse for poor behaviour’: the five facts your horse would like you to know
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‘We’ve got to be better at listening to horses – their behaviour is their conversations with us,’ says equine welfare expert
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‘What are we waiting for?’ asks Carl Hester following the FEI General Assembly
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Owners urged to act before horse welfare is compromised: elderly pony dumped in ‘unrelenting pain’ highlights growing UK problem
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‘When whips are fashion accessories, what message does that send?’ asks equine welfare expert
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‘Think carefully about where horses you sell may end up’: warning to owners after six suffering equines owned by ‘horse trader’ had to be put down
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427 eliminations, 84 welfare-related: British Dressage reveals first welfare statistics and outlines next steps for change
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‘But my horse is well cared for’: equestrians conflicted over equine welfare versus long-standing habits
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Research confirms enrichment can have a positive impact on stabled horses
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Showing producer under investigation for backing dummy video
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How to change owners’ behaviour to make their horses’ lives better
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New levy on foals aims to help give thoroughbreds better lives
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Changes after ‘Horses – Making a Killing’ documentary need cross-border support to protect equine welfare
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*Opinion* Does anyone really think a small thoroughbred should be asked to carry more than nearly 16 stone?
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Rider size limits enforced as part of new welfare rules
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Help your horse fit in: how to introduce a horse to a new herd without stress or conflict
