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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World first as government officially recognises horses as athletes
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‘There have been very ugly pictures’: Isabell Werth speaks out about controversy in dressage
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‘The whole world has witnessed terrible cruelty’: open letter to the FEI describes abuse in dressage as ‘a wake-up’ call
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‘About the thinnest horse’ vet had seen put down to end her suffering
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Calls to seek vet advice after owner prosecuted for treating horse with coconut oil
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‘Horses are this sport’s most valuable asset – put their welfare first’: top coach’s advice to young riders
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Suitably mounted: what does it mean? Your views sought on tricky topic
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Are horses being overproduced for young horse classes? H&H seeks an expert’s view
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‘Winter has hit the equine community hard’: cost-of-living concerns continue
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Five ‘essential’ factors identified for maintaining sport horses’ health and welfare
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‘You failed your animals’: woman filmed punching and kicking pony
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British Dressage sets out ‘10 commitments to equines’ following welfare policy review
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Authorities investigate after man flicks cigarette lighter at young horse’s nose during competition
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‘Historic day for animal welfare’ as Government to ban live transport for slaughter
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Is it right to give horses ‘one last summer’? Vets discuss what good welfare really means
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Horse found tangled in barbed wire prompts advice to owner
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‘No remorse’ from owner who left horse to suffer with broken hip
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‘Hearts and minds’: how changing owner behaviour can help our horses
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Two women sentenced for allowing five horses to suffer – two put down
