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Animals : an open access journal from MDPI2019; 9(4); 162; doi: 10.3390/ani9040162

A Study of Traveller Horse Owners’ Attitudes to Horse Care and Welfare Using an Equine Body Condition Scoring System.

Abstract: Traveller horses are often perceived to be exposed to poor welfare due to Travellers' traditional way of horsemanship. However, few studies have investigated Traveller horse welfare. Hence, the present study aims to explore Traveller horse owners' attitudes to horse care and welfare. Semi-structured interviews and discussion groups examined 14 Irish Traveller horse owners' attitudes and approach to horse ownership. Additionally, a body condition scoring (BCS) instrument was assessed for its accuracy and ease of use when applied by Traveller horse owners. Additionally, the BCS system was used to assess 18 horses. Results show that Travellers have a good understanding of horses' natural behaviours and environment, which is reflected in their management practices. However, barriers to improved welfare are land availability, since landowners are often reluctant to lease to Travellers, and the impoundment of horses as a consequence of fly grazing, under the Control of Horses Act 1996 (Ireland). Furthermore, Travellers regarded the BCS as a useful tool, but would require training to apply the scoring successfully. The results suggest that attitudes and management practices are favourable, but Travellers have limited means to overcome barriers. Therefore, it is necessary to increase capacity building and assist with the acquisition of land.
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Publication Date: 2019-04-12 PubMed ID: 31013846PubMed Central: PMC6523149DOI: 10.3390/ani9040162Google Scholar: Lookup
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The research explores how Traveller horse owners manage and care for their animals, using a body condition scoring system to assess the horses’ health. Problems linked to land availability and fly grazing regulations pose barriers to good horse welfare, so social and educational interventions are recommended.

Objective and Methods of the Research

  • The purpose of this study was to understand the attitudes and practices of Irish Traveller horse owners towards horse welfare and use a body condition scoring (BCS) system to assess the condition of their horses.
  • The researchers conducted semi-structured interviews and discussion groups with 14 Traveller horse owners.
  • The body condition scoring tool was evaluated for its accuracy and usability when implemented by these owners, and was used to score the physical state of 18 horses.

Results of the Study

  • Results showed that Travellers have a comprehensive understanding of natural horse behavior and the appropriate environment for horses, and their horse management practices reflect this understanding.
  • The major challenges to improving horse welfare are rooted in the lack of land availability – stigma from landlords makes it difficult for Travellers to secure leases – and the impoundment of horses as a consequence of fly grazing, regulated by the Control of Horses Act 1996 in Ireland.
  • Furthermore, though Travellers perceived the BCS as a useful tool to evaluate horses’ wellbeing, they would require training to successfully apply the scoring.

Conclusions and Recommendations

  • Despite favourable attitudes towards horse welfare and suitable management practices, the limitations faced by the Travellers, such as land scarcity, impede their capacity to maintain optimal horse welfare.
  • To mitigate these challenges, it is recommended to bolster capacity building and facilitate the Travellers’ access to land.
  • Furthermore, training on the body condition scoring tool will enable Traveller horse owners to effectively utilize this instrument to gauge their horses’ welfare.

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Rowland M, Coombs T, Connor M. (2019). A Study of Traveller Horse Owners’ Attitudes to Horse Care and Welfare Using an Equine Body Condition Scoring System. Animals (Basel), 9(4), 162. https://doi.org/10.3390/ani9040162

Publication

Animals : an open access journal from MDPI
ISSN: 2076-2615
NlmUniqueID: 101635614
Country: Switzerland
Language: English
Volume: 9
Issue: 4
PII: 162

Researcher Affiliations

Rowland, Marie
  • Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies, Easter Bush, Midlothian EH25 9RG, UK. marie.rowland@sruc.ac.uk.
Coombs, Tamsin
  • SRUC, Roslin Institute, Easter Bush, Midlothian EH25 9RG, UK. m.connor@irri.org.
Connor, Melanie
  • Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies, Easter Bush, Midlothian EH25 9RG, UK. Tamsin.coombs@sruc.ac.uk.

Conflict of Interest Statement

The authors declare no conflict of interest.

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