Latest from Horse welfare
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Former Olympic rider Cesar Parra suspended for 15 years in ‘deeply unsettling’ horse abuse case -
‘The welfare of horses has been disregarded in the pursuit of results’: Denmark bans double bridle at lower levels in major welfare shake-up -
Do we need nosebands? Experts have their say on comfort, fit and common myths -
Court upholds lifetime ban for rescue centre owner who allowed horses to suffer -
Better education – not exams – for horse owners could be key to better welfare -
Emergency rule change bans unnatural mouth foam as it’s ‘clearly against horse welfare’ -
‘Profoundly disturbing scenes’: FEI opens investigation into Olympic rider’s whipping horse caught on video -
The King’s birthday honours celebrate those improving humans’ and horses’ lives -
Simon Reynolds: ‘Don’t put chasing qualifiers ahead of your horse’s welfare’ -
New research on equine facial expressions a ‘game-changer for anyone working with horses’ -
Joy from suffering: ‘miracle’ foal born to mare likely saved from export to Europe for slaughter -
Weight loss, enrichment and more – science backs up benefits of track systems for horses -
First official use of FEI’s new noseband measuring device in Britain described as ‘a bit of a non-event’ -
New calls for urgent action to prevent ‘blue tongues’ and signs of pain in dressage horses -
‘Together we can change lives’: group of neglected ponies highlights impact of living costs on horse welfare -
New AI system gives horses a ‘digital voice’ to tell us if they’re in pain -
Richard Davison: ‘Reform of dressage judging is the top concern’ -
Stallion left ‘suffering for weeks’ with a hole in his face had to be put down -
Major focus on ethical training and horses’ mental fitness to compete
