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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Tech advances to benefit equine welfare and traceability
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Racing leaders meet to discuss issues raised in BBC’s Panorama investigation
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Owner who used home remedy on horse’s sarcoids found guilty of welfare offence
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Changes to whip use and sanctions are on the cards *H&H Plus*
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Ban on trimming horses’ whiskers for international competitions starts today
The ban came into force at FEI events on 1 July
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‘Landmark day’ for animal welfare as new legislation comes into force
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More euthanasia discussion needed as equine mental health not taken into account *H&H Plus*
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Mare with broken leg among 90 ponies neglected by man banned from keeping equines
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Horse found with partly severed tongue highlights ‘horrendous’ dancing bits
“These bits are horrendous and despite some believing they are ok in the right hands, it’s our belief that they are never ok”
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Charities unite to urge Government to act on welfare — but concerns about Hunting Act point *H&H Plus*
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‘Horrific’ Tom Price case shows need for tougher abuse sentences *H&H Plus*
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Tom Price jailed after 240 horses removed from ‘appalling’ conditions
“Two of the sites were strewn with hazards such as sharp metal and barbed wire, and at one site the horses were kept in overcrowded, filthy conditions with nowhere for them to lie down”
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‘Cancel out cruelty once and for all’: tougher sentences for animal abusers made law four years on
“This reform is long overdue – for many years, the most violent and horrific abuse and cruelty received a maximum penalty of just a few months”
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‘A hoofprint on our hearts’: yearling dumped to die in filth loses her battle for survival
“We did everything we could and gave her lots of love and attention, but this time it wasn’t enough”
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Progress made on ‘essential’ horse welfare projects by the racing industry
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RSPCA may step back from prosecuting welfare cases *H&H Plus*
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‘A clear signal to potential offenders’: tougher sentences for animal cruelty a step closer
“It’s time that the sentences imposed on individuals who cause pain and suffering to animals reflect the severity of the crimes they are committing”
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‘We are more powerful when we act with others’: charity outlines plan to end ‘horse catastrophe’
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Four horses put down after 31-strong herd neglected
“Owning horses is a privilege, and despite repeated warnings, the standards of care have fallen well short of legal requirements here — sadly these animals have paid the price”
