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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Authorities investigate after man flicks cigarette lighter at young horse’s nose during competition
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‘Historic day for animal welfare’ as Government to ban live transport for slaughter
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Is it right to give horses ‘one last summer’? Vets discuss what good welfare really means
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Horse found tangled in barbed wire prompts advice to owner
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‘No remorse’ from owner who left horse to suffer with broken hip
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‘Hearts and minds’: how changing owner behaviour can help our horses
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Two women sentenced for allowing five horses to suffer – two put down
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Top Irish coach ‘relieved’ to be cleared in rapping investigation: ‘I abhor the practice’
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50 horses found buried at major stud farm after violent clashes between stable staff and protestors
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Warning as ponies’ welfare put at risk by facial oils and gels in hot weather
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‘We applaud them’: new group set up to tackle the issue of oversized riders
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Study aims to identify how horses show happiness with humans
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Young horse battered with pole to ‘teach her a lesson’ is helping children in new home
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Ridden assessments are essential when investigating horses’ poor performance
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‘I’m proud we’ve done this’: 12 oversized riders asked to dismount at major show
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The horse world must be brave and proactive as many do not support horse sport
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Richard Davison: ‘Why don’t we reward riders and grooms for good welfare?’
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‘While politicians dither, animals suffer’: frustration as welfare law scrapped
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Visitors to Appleby Horse Fair asked how the event can be improved for horses
