Researchers provided a large number of images from the recent Amsterdam and Neumunster horse shows of top-placed dressage riders and horses.
Equine Welfare
Animal Welfare Services has seized several horses from Stephanie Redlick. Advocates are now calling for the province to make urgent reforms.
Researchers in the UK sought to determine how, and how accurately, equine veterinary professionals assess pain in horses.
The latest World Horse Welfare virtual conference saw equestrian and racing leaders discussing what makes good people adopt poor welfare practices.
Theo Ploegmakers issued a message regarding regulations to safeguard horse welfare in sport, challenging riders who think they "know best."
Some surprising findings of a recent noseband study suggest that even a 0-finger tightness does not cause undue stress to horses.
The in-depth UK study found that the safety, mental and physical well-being, and post-competition fate of sport horses are priorities.
Bitless bridles are also now permissible in lower levels as one northern European country reacts to the challenge of 'social licence'.
The Animal Welfare Institute advises that while Etsy has a policy aimed at protecting wildlife, it does not include wild or domestic equines.
The British dressage athlete has been fined and suspended by the FEI for a horse welfare violation; time served will be credited.
