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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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
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‘Worrying picture’ as owners go without food to feed their horses
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New baby, new name and new future for pregnant mare in ‘horse smuggling’ case
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‘Horses let down in every way possible’: action taken after documentary exposes horrific scenes
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24 health, happiness and horsemanship awards given out at Appleby
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Small pony showed ‘all the signs of exhaustion’ – second death at Appleby as overworking rife
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Gypsies condemn ‘inexcusable act of cruelty’ as young horse ‘worked to death’ at Appleby
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Laura Tomlinson: ‘Klaus Balkenhol wanted to see the dressage warm-up scored’
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Calls for equestrians to be their horses’ guardians – not just their partners
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‘A really sad case’: horses had to be dug free from stables – one had not been out for two years
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Leaders urged to be bold and ambitious at ‘crucial moment’ for horse sport
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Tech to help alert riders to horses behind the vertical and measure rein pressure
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Tackling inappropriate horse training at home – industry starts this vital conversation
