Critique of the film Horses and the Science of Harmony
A critique of the Horses and the Science of Harmony film by Emeritus Professor Robert Cook, FRCVS,...
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Seven Pillars of Deception to Delay Action on Horse Welfare
Scenario Consider a prominent international organisation that has global leadership and regulatory...
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Thoroughbred Horse Welfare Challenges: From Rape to Relegation
Written here as a poem, each verse is structured as a three-line haiku. The haiku is a Japanese...
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Why not bit-free? Expert says it’s time to draw the equestrian iron age to a close
Dr Robert Cook, a veterinarian, researcher and Professor Emeritus who focused his entire career on...
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Horse Welfare, Social Licence and Ethics Generates Heated Discussions at FEI General Assembly
The FEI equestrian community must strengthen its social licence to operate in light of growing public concern related to the welfare and wellbeing of horses in sport.
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Why does my horse… Put the tongue over the bit?
Sometimes, horses get their tongues over the bit. When this happens, the tongue may loll out of...
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Horse Bit Fit: Comfort and Communication
We can’t change the world by helping one horse and rider but we can change the world for that...
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Report of Bone Damage at Noseband Site
A new study has identified bone damage at the site of the noseband. This research has important...
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Tight Nosebands: A ‘Feel-good’ Shortcut to Nowhere
Tight Noseband? A poorly fitted bridle can give your horse as much discomfort as a poorly fitted...
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Thermography a Promising Tool for Saddle Fitting
Thermography, a useful tool for saddle fit evaluation. Saddle fitting isn’t just black and white....
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Horse Bit Fit: Comfort and Communication
We can’t change the world by helping one horse and rider but we can change the world for that...
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A Bit More Choice: The Rise of Bit Fit Consulting
Bit fit. Trained bit fitting consultants now offer horse owners holistic and welfare-centric...
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