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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Equine fracture kits at racecourses in new ‘major welfare initiative’
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Untouched whiskers ‘becoming the norm’ as major show bans trimming
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Whose opinion matters, on equine health and welfare?
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Man filmed ‘repeatedly beating’ pony with pole in supermarket car park
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Priorities, clear communication and consensus key to better equine welfare
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Mother and daughter who ‘loved horses’ allowed group to suffer ‘prolonged neglect’
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Education on how horses learn may help keep vets safe
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New rules ‘to stop the horror cases’: Scotland introduces licensing of rescue centres
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#ActNow4Horses: new campaign targets ‘window of opportunity’ to improve equine welfare
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‘I’m not leaving my staff’: animal welfare charity founder issues desperate plea for help as Taliban takes control of Afghanistan
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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”
