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Animals : an open access journal from MDPI2022; 12(9); 1186; doi: 10.3390/ani12091186

Champing at the Bit for Improvements: A Review of Equine Welfare in Equestrian Sports in the United Kingdom.

Abstract: Equestrian sports, including racing (e.g., flat, steeple-chasing, harness or donkey derby); show-jumping; cross-country; dressage; polo; polocrosse; endurance; carriage driving; vaulting and hunting; are hugely popular in the UK, and they involve a significant number of people, both as participants and spectators, and tens of thousands of equids. In this paper, we discuss animal welfare as a complex and disputed issue, clarifying what the term means and how it can be measured. We review many aspects of welfare risk to equids used for sport, addressing issues encountered throughout their lives, including housing, feeding, veterinary intervention, shoeing, handling, training, breeding and equipment. This is followed by a unique exploration of the institutions and social processes influencing equine welfare. The institutional components comprise the rules of competition, the equids, attributes of the stakeholders and the space where participants strive to achieve a common purpose. We endeavour to untangle the most significant elements that create barriers or provide opportunities for equine welfare improvement. We expose the challenges faced by a broad range of stakeholders with differing ethics, attitudes and values. Evidently, there are many welfare risks to which equids used in sports continue to be exposed. It is also evident that significant improvements have occurred in recent times, but there remains a barrier to reducing the risks to an acceptable level. We conclude with recommendations regarding a process for change, involvement of stakeholders and management of knowledge to improve equine welfare that involves identifying and prioritising the risk factors and ultimately leading to interventions, further research and/or education.
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Publication Date: 2022-05-05 PubMed ID: 35565612PubMed Central: PMC9100173DOI: 10.3390/ani12091186Google Scholar: Lookup
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The article provides a comprehensive review of equine welfare in equestrian sports within the UK. The study reevaluates various factors that influence equine welfare, acknowledging the improvements made in recent years while highlighting the remaining challenges and offering recommendations for future change.

Understanding Animal Welfare

  • The researchers commence their study by shedding light on the concept of animal welfare – its meaning, complexity, and possible measures. They establish animal welfare as a multifaceted matter that significantly varies depending upon the interpretation.

Evaluation of Equine Welfare Risks

  • The paper examines various aspects of welfare risks to equids, which are horses used for sports. These aspects include the conditions they live in, their feeding routines, the training methods deployed, the veterinary interventions they receive and the equipment used on them.

Studying Institutional and Social Influence

  • The researchers also navigate through the waters of institutional and societal factors shaping equine welfare. They scrutinize the rules of competition, stakeholder attributes, and the common objectives aimed for in these sporting events. This assists in understanding the subtle dynamics that could lead to improved equine welfare.

Addressing Challenges and Barriers

  • Through the research, they delve into the significant challenges faced by different stakeholders such as trainers, riders, and organizers. They understand their unique attitudes, values, and ethics that form an integral part of decision-making around equine welfare, ultimately influencing the current state of affairs.

Recommendations for Future Action

  • The research not only identifies problems but also proposes solutions. They offer suggestions around a structured process for change, including the incorporation of a diverse range of stakeholders and the proper organization of knowledge for future use.
  • The recommendations outline a process that includes pinpointing and prioritizing risk factors, leading to evidence-based interventions, future research, and broader education on the matter.

Concluding Remarks

  • The research concludes with an understanding that while there have been improvements in equine welfare, still, much work remains to be done. A persistent barrier exists in reducing the welfare risks to an acceptable level, indicating the need for a more comprehensive and systemic approach to equine welfare.

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Holmes TQ, Brown AF. (2022). Champing at the Bit for Improvements: A Review of Equine Welfare in Equestrian Sports in the United Kingdom. Animals (Basel), 12(9), 1186. https://doi.org/10.3390/ani12091186

Publication

Animals : an open access journal from MDPI
ISSN: 2076-2615
NlmUniqueID: 101635614
Country: Switzerland
Language: English
Volume: 12
Issue: 9
PII: 1186

Researcher Affiliations

Holmes, Tim Q
  • Independent Researcher, Bideford EX39, UK.
Brown, Ashleigh F
  • Independent Researcher, Glasgow G82, UK.

Conflict of Interest Statement

The authors declare no conflict of interest.

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