Gelding with severe wounds from rug ‘loses his fight to survive’ months later
“You could tell from his character that at one time in his life he had been well cared for by someone”
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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New start for Shetland pony found with hooves resembling ‘Aladdin’s slippers’
The eight-year-old gelding, found to be suffering from laminitis, was rescued in February
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‘No place for cruelty’: tougher sentences for animal abusers a step closer
“The Bill delivers a strong message to animal abusers that their behaviour will no longer be tolerated”
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Farrier struck off for ‘appalling’ violence on horse he was shoeing
“His conduct fell well below the standards expected of a registered farrier and constituted serious misconduct in a professional respect”
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Appeals made as federation’s suspension is ‘killing the sport’ *H&H Plus*
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Severely lame horse left to suffer overnight: abattoir director found guilty
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‘We all have our part to play in ending the horse crisis’ *H&H Plus*
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Research into public feeding horses aims to prevent equine suffering
The author of the research wants to hear from as many horse owners as possible
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Calls to rethink turnout measures for horses to benefit their welfare *H&H Plus
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Welfare warning to owners using social media and ‘Dr Google’ before their vets
‘People need to be aware that one anecdotal example by an anonymous keyboard warrier is no substitute for proper clinical evidence’
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Warning Europol’s investigation into forged passports only unveils ‘the tip of the iceberg’ *H&H Plus*
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Fresh calls to put equine welfare over human convenience in UK horse management *H&H Plus*
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Concerns raised new endurance rules will backfire on welfare *H&H Plus*
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Top rider under investigation over electric spur allegations
The rider said he was ‘devastated’ to hear of the investigation
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Court confirms rider did abuse horse in competition, at appeal
The rider had claimed the abuse complaint was not admissable under FEI rules
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Record FEI ban for rider of ‘nerve-blocked’ horse who suffered horrific fracture
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Fund set up to help equine charities with ‘inevitable tidal wave of welfare cases’
‘There is no capacity within the UK’s equine rescue system so it is vital, as we start to rehome animals again, that we have as many organisations as possible working to support the inevitable tidal wave of welfare cases’
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Equine welfare warning as virus restrictions hit riding schools hard *H&H Plus*
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‘Missed the point, again’: Disappointment at government’s response to fireworks inquiry *H&H Plus*
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FEI Tribunal suspends rider in ‘landmark’ horsemanship decision *H&H Plus*
