Several ponies at the show for U25 riders had their tails, manes and forelocks cut off, and rubber bands wrapped around their tongues.
Equine Welfare
Dr. Matthew Allossery received a six-month licence suspension and $100,000+ fine for professional misconduct in the treatment of a horse.
Volunteers are being sought for all disciplines, equine medication control, health and welfare, industry development, and other roles.
World Horse Welfare launches a practical guide to help riders use this tool to help train horses without causing confusion, pain, or fear.
EC has made updates to the rule books for 2026 to better ensure humane, ethical and safe treatment of horses.
A pioneering non-fiction graphic novel on horse behaviour and cognition has become a best-seller in Finland.
World Horse Welfare’s annual conference in London featured presentations from myriad equine professionals and is now available online.
The FEI official who reported Anders Uve Sjøbeck Hoeck for abuse says the court ruling ‘shows the outside world that the rules matter’.
FEI Tribunal suspended the athlete for 20 months in a horse abuse case after launching an investigation and imposing a provisional suspension in January.
Woodbine Cares has launched a new grant program to support charities that help people connect with horses through education, hands-on care, welfare and aftercare.
