A German study of nearly 500 equestrians has found that a rider's self-esteem, empathy and adaptability measurably shape how horse-centred…
On 29 June 2026, the FEI's newly formed Horse Condition Task Force held its first working session at FEI headquarters…
Is your horse in ideal condition? Stand at any South African livery yard in late October and you will see…
Welfare and the precautionary principle A University of Guelph review argues that many long-accepted riding practices deserve closer scrutiny, even…
It is one of the most unsettling findings to emerge from equine welfare science in recent years: most people, including…
Rethinking what’s ‘normal’ The sight of a horse moving in a bridle, poll flexed, lips gently closed, has long been…
Why now is the right time to evaluate your horse’s condition, topline, and muscle health At the midway point of…
The FEI has announced the opening of a horse abuse case against American rider Andre McConnon. In September 2024, videos…
Recent advancements in research and the development of ethograms cataloguing signs of pain are casting light on what has long…
Equine welfare has always been a concern in our industry, but recent years have seen it move from a peripheral…