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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Two arrested after police find ‘significant number’ of horses and dogs in need
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‘Positive move’ as noseband measuring tool to be rolled out at shows
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The challenges of identifying – and managing – pain in horses
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Ban for man who left two-year-old tied to cart while he went to the pub
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Five-star rider under investigation after ‘abusive behaviours’ caught on video
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Top horse’s ‘avoidable’ death prompts ‘powerful set of new tools’ to improve welfare
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Federation temporarily suspends top rider who whipped horse – and appeals disciplinary action
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Richard Davison: ‘Upholding the integrity of equestrian sport amid a media frenzy’
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Knowing how comfortable horses move is key for equine welfare
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Riders urged to ‘display our sport’s beauty’ and be guardians of horses as Olympics approach
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Struggling owners urged to rehome horses now rather than wait for winter
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Focusing on welfare over animal rights will do more to improve horses’ lives
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‘We have to stand up for the horses’: welfare stewards coming to a show near you
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‘Worrying picture’ as owners go without food to feed their horses
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New baby, new name and new future for pregnant mare in ‘horse smuggling’ case
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‘Horses let down in every way possible’: action taken after documentary exposes horrific scenes
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24 health, happiness and horsemanship awards given out at Appleby
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Small pony showed ‘all the signs of exhaustion’ – second death at Appleby as overworking rife
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Gypsies condemn ‘inexcusable act of cruelty’ as young horse ‘worked to death’ at Appleby
