Latest from Horse welfare
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Many horses’ need are not being met, study finds, prompting calls to do better -
‘It’s very sad’: loaned thoroughbred comes home emaciated, ulcerated and suffering -
Nosebands made optional and breaks for young horses in welfare-led rule changes -
‘Be aspirational’, don’t throw mud and listen to what horses are telling us, say experts -
‘Seeing horses for what they are’ and giving them choices – to give them a better life -
Dressage groups debate welfare and public trust, raising more questions than answers -
What is a good life for a horse? We have to listen to – and act on – what they tell us -
Ban for couple who left filly to die weighing just 82kg in ‘dreadful mistreatment’ -
Recent events a ‘catalyst for change’ as dressage welfare plan announced -
Two arrested after police find ‘significant number’ of horses and dogs in need -
‘Positive move’ as noseband measuring tool to be rolled out at shows -
The challenges of identifying – and managing – pain in horses -
Ban for man who left two-year-old tied to cart while he went to the pub -
Five-star rider under investigation after ‘abusive behaviours’ caught on video -
Top horse’s ‘avoidable’ death prompts ‘powerful set of new tools’ to improve welfare -
Federation temporarily suspends top rider who whipped horse – and appeals disciplinary action -
Richard Davison: ‘Upholding the integrity of equestrian sport amid a media frenzy’ -
Knowing how comfortable horses move is key for equine welfare -
Riders urged to ‘display our sport’s beauty’ and be guardians of horses as Olympics approach
