Welfare and Industry

Discussions about the welfare of our equine friends

Coldblooded Trotter Career Length

Scientists Study Coldblooded Trotter Career Length

Most Norwegian-Swedish Coldblooded Trotters are bred for racing. Thus, understanding how long their careers typically last is essential not just from a product quality perspective but also from an animal welfare perspective, researchers said.

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Horse Tail Swishing: More Than Meets the Eye

We all know horses use their tails to ward off flying insects. But the mechanics behind that effective tail swatting is intriguing scientists, and it could lead to tail-inspired bug repellent technology.

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FEI Endurance Temporary Committee Holds First In-Person Meeting

Among other tasks, the FEI’s temporary committee will review the rules to identify the most effective way of bringing the discipline back to its roots of endurance riding (as opposed to endurance racing), with horse welfare and horsemanship at its core while still maintaining the sport’s competitive aspect.

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Cheltenham Festival

BHA Publishes Cheltenham Festival Review

The BHA reviewed the 2018 Cheltenham Festival following the deaths of six horses during the jump racing event’s four days that of a seventh horse euthanized shortly after due to surgery complications.

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