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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‘Be aspirational’, don’t throw mud and listen to what horses are telling us, say experts
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‘Seeing horses for what they are’ and giving them choices – to give them a better life
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Dressage groups debate welfare and public trust, raising more questions than answers
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What is a good life for a horse? We have to listen to – and act on – what they tell us
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Ban for couple who left filly to die weighing just 82kg in ‘dreadful mistreatment’
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Recent events a ‘catalyst for change’ as dressage welfare plan announced
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Two arrested after police find ‘significant number’ of horses and dogs in need
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‘Positive move’ as noseband measuring tool to be rolled out at shows
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The challenges of identifying – and managing – pain in horses
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Ban for man who left two-year-old tied to cart while he went to the pub
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Five-star rider under investigation after ‘abusive behaviours’ caught on video
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Top horse’s ‘avoidable’ death prompts ‘powerful set of new tools’ to improve welfare
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Federation temporarily suspends top rider who whipped horse – and appeals disciplinary action
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Richard Davison: ‘Upholding the integrity of equestrian sport amid a media frenzy’
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Knowing how comfortable horses move is key for equine welfare
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Riders urged to ‘display our sport’s beauty’ and be guardians of horses as Olympics approach
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Struggling owners urged to rehome horses now rather than wait for winter
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Focusing on welfare over animal rights will do more to improve horses’ lives
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‘We have to stand up for the horses’: welfare stewards coming to a show near you
