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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First official use of FEI’s new noseband measuring device in Britain described as ‘a bit of a non-event’
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New calls for urgent action to prevent ‘blue tongues’ and signs of pain in dressage horses
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‘Together we can change lives’: group of neglected ponies highlights impact of living costs on horse welfare
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New AI system gives horses a ‘digital voice’ to tell us if they’re in pain
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Richard Davison: ‘Reform of dressage judging is the top concern’
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Stallion left ‘suffering for weeks’ with a hole in his face had to be put down
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Major focus on ethical training and horses’ mental fitness to compete
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Curling hooves, maggots and ulcerated mouths in nine neglected horses rescued
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Optional double bridles and judges’ alert buttons among measures proposed in dressage
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Calls for real-time tracking of horses’ locations to ensure Irish equine industry’s future
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‘She should have been treated immediately’: injured horse left to suffer could not be saved
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Some 90 horses removed from farm in major welfare operation after concerns raised
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Experts call for change as animal welfare law system is lacking
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Lack of turnout and owner knowledge mean ‘most horses’ do not get what they need
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‘Well intentioned but incompetent care’ means equines left to suffer
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‘It’s decisive for the future of the sport’: top stud to withdraw its horses from dressage competitions amid welfare reforms
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Concerns over horses’ ‘blue tongues’ and open mouths pictured at World Cup qualifier
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‘All horses must have tails’: major show brings in new rule on welfare grounds
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‘Horse sports will change radically’ as Dutch parliament backs ban on ‘all animal-unfriendly’ tack
