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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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 *H&H Plus*
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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*
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All riders have a part to play in ensuring horse sport’s future *H&H Plus*
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How changing our habits could improve horses’ lives *H&H Plus*
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Calls for equine rescue licensing after ‘sanctuary’ welfare prosecution *H&H Plus*
‘In the vast majority of cases, people set up with the best intentions’
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Pony-painting parties ‘not a top welfare priority’ as thousands sign ban petition *H&H Plus*
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Five-year ban for man who refused to look after his horses
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‘A life well lived’: new welfare strategy to protect racehorses from birth to death *H&H Plus*
