How do the world’s elite riders relate to their horses?
Researchers interviewed 36 international elite equestrian athletes from six disciplines about their relationships with horses.
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Horse abuse
Articles on infringements and topics such as whipping and other abuses.
Ten-year suspension imposed by FEI Tribunal over use of electric spurs
Andrew Kocher will be ineligible to compete through to October 27, 2030.
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Rider at centre of “electric spur” allegations suspended
Disciplinary proceedings have been started by the FEI against US showjumping rider Andrew Kocher following allegations that he has used electric spurs on horses.
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Severe punishment for horse abusers under new USEF recommendations
Stiffer penalties likely in horse welfare and safety cases following new guidelines in US.
Read morePennsylvania imposes new whipping rules in harness racing
“Our new policy … now becomes the most progressive in the country.”
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Third horse removed from Florida property – update
Police return to Miami Gardens property where two horses were rescued on Sunday.
Read moreColic scare for horse rescued from nailed-shut stables
“We will continue to fight for Susie’s life,” says South Florida SPCA
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Online fury over pony erotica; parliamentary questions asked
Dutch police inundated with calls over video showing alleged abuse.
Read moreNeglectful horse owner told: Cash or face jail
Irish pony with embedded head colour lived in pasture just 30 metres from owner’s house.
Read moreEventing infringements: a world of pain in past year
Array of eventing infringements in past year as FEI develops improved Yellow Card.
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Oregon votes to ban horse tripping
US Humane Society urges governor to sign bill making horse tripping a Class-B misdemeanor.
Read moreTennessee Governor vetoes anti-whistleblower bill
Animal welfare groups applaud decision to veto so-called ag-gag bill.
Read moreDressage rider fined over ‘illegal methods’
Rider who used electric shock device on horses fined and suspended for nine months.
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Welfare shake-up for quarter horse trainers
New rules aim to cut out cruel training tools in the quarter horse industry.
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Vet body urges more action against horse soring
Strengthened regulation and more funding would help end horse soring, American vets say.
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Chains strapped to front legs of seized horse
Chains were allegedly found strapped to the ankles of one of three seized horses.
Read moreFive-year ban over neglect of elderly Jalupae
Canadian pair receive five-year bans on owning animals and one is fined $C7500.
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Princess hits out at excesses in Arabian show ring
Some Arab horse breeders were turning their backs on their entire lives with horses because of the excesses of the show ring.
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Mare pursued by helicopter: is this reasonable?
Multiple interests are at play in the debate over wild horses.
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Let’s thrash out this whip issue
A few months back I suggested that newspaper editors use some caution when their racing writers want to leap to
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