Racing Victoria releases new Thoroughbred Racehorse Welfare Policy
Racing Victoria (RV) has released its new Thoroughbred Racehorse Welfare Policy (TRWP). The policy...
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Category: OTT Welfare
Sport Horse Welfare: Where are we at?
In a thorough review titled ‘Champing at the Bit for Improvements: Equine Welfare in...
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Stereotypies
In this article, Dr Rachel O’Higgins examines the current understanding of stereotypies – a...
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The Science of Rugging Horses: What rug to use and when!
The Science of Rugging Horses: As we move towards winter and despite enjoying warm autumn days,...
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Researchers Study the Effect of Different Rugs on Skin Temperature
Horse core body temperature and the effect of rugs on skin temperature. Many horse owners rug...
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Fire Risk Management Planning
Risk Management Plan This information about fire risk management planning has been compiled by the...
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Roadmap for the Ethical Use of Horses in Sport
A British researcher has mapped out an ethical framework to help horse sports assess issues...
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French Parliament Calls for Horse Welfare Overhaul at Paris 2024
Nine months after several incidents and accidents marred the equestrian disciplines of the Olympic...
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Racing Victoria’s ‘Medicare for Thoroughbreds’ Aims to Minimise Injury Risk
Racing Victoria (RV) has announced a new subsidy scheme for owners and trainers to offset the cost...
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Swiss Guide to the Ethical Use of Horses
A guide to the ethical use of horses, with a focus on their welfare. Horse sports are struggling...
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Perceptions of Sport Horse Welfare Issues: New Study
There are growing concerns about the welfare of horses from within and outside sport and these...
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Open the Gates to Good Horse Welfare
Horses thrive with friends, forage and freedom to move. When we picture scenes of animal cruelty,...
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