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 confirms enrichment can have a positive impact on stabled horses
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Showing producer under investigation for backing dummy video
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How to change owners’ behaviour to make their horses’ lives better
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New levy on foals aims to help give thoroughbreds better lives
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Changes after ‘Horses – Making a Killing’ documentary need cross-border support to protect equine welfare
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*Opinion* Does anyone really think a small thoroughbred should be asked to carry more than nearly 16 stone?
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Rider size limits enforced as part of new welfare rules
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Help your horse fit in: how to introduce a horse to a new herd without stress or conflict
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Former Olympic rider Cesar Parra suspended for 15 years in ‘deeply unsettling’ horse abuse case
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‘The welfare of horses has been disregarded in the pursuit of results’: Denmark bans double bridle at lower levels in major welfare shake-up
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Do we need nosebands? Experts have their say on comfort, fit and common myths
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Court upholds lifetime ban for rescue centre owner who allowed horses to suffer
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Better education – not exams – for horse owners could be key to better welfare
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Emergency rule change bans unnatural mouth foam as it’s ‘clearly against horse welfare’
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‘Profoundly disturbing scenes’: FEI opens investigation into Olympic rider’s whipping horse caught on video
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The King’s birthday honours celebrate those improving humans’ and horses’ lives
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Simon Reynolds: ‘Don’t put chasing qualifiers ahead of your horse’s welfare’
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New research on equine facial expressions a ‘game-changer for anyone working with horses’
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Joy from suffering: ‘miracle’ foal born to mare likely saved from export to Europe for slaughter
