A Paradigm Shift: From Care to Welfare
2019-05-15
As horse owners, we aim to provide the best welfare for our horses, but, what is good horse welfare? And, how can you determine orRead More →
Can positive change be achieved on social media?
2019-05-14
It starts with a photo, a horse looking withdrawn and depressed, or scared out of his mind, or starving to death, or getting his headRead More →
Main US racetracks to phase out race-day Lasix
2019-05-06
Industry-led welfare and safety reforms are gaining momentum as several of the largest race tracks in the United States announce they will phase out theRead More →
California’s horseracing welfare reform: The details
2019-04-05
Racing resumed at Santa Anita Park last Friday, March 29, under rules which modernise the sport of horse racing and provide the strongest medication regulationsRead More →
Complete support within racing for Santa Anita Park reforms
2019-03-31
The Stronach Group has received complete support for the welfare and safety reforms from a large number of horseracing governing bodies, including the Breeders’ Cup,Read More →
California leading the way with whip reforms in racing
2019-03-25
Whip-free race finishes may soon be a reality for California’s Thoroughbreds. A complete ban on striking a horse with a whip for anything other thanRead More →
France bans the trimming of whiskers
2019-03-19
The French Equestrian Federation (FFE) has banned the removal of the horse’s whiskers on welfare grounds. It joins Germany and Switzerland in bringing into effectRead More →
Tips for Exercising Horses Safely in Summer
2019-03-04
With another hot Summer ahead in the Southern Hemisphere and last year’s record temperatures, it’s important to make sure you’re up to date on theRead More →
Stereotypies
2016-05-26
In this article, Dr Rachel O’Higgins examines the current understanding of stereotypies – a group of behaviours which are commonly referred to as ‘stable vices’. Read More →
Why the long face: just how risky is horse riding?
2016-05-13
Eventing is a sport enjoyed by many Australians, but what are the risks? alan feebery/Flickr, CC BY-NC-ND Kirrilly Thompson, CQUniversity Australia The death of 17-year-oldRead More →
