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Animal welfare (South Mimms, England)2023; 32; e59; doi: 10.1017/awf.2023.79

How equestrians conceptualise horse welfare: Does it facilitate or hinder change?

Abstract: More than ever the welfare of horses in equestrian sport is in the spotlight. In response to this scrutiny, one peak body, the Federation Equestre Internationale (FEI) has created an Equine Ethics and Wellbeing Commission to protect their sport's longevity. However, for welfare-based strategies to be successful, the conceptualisation of horse welfare must align across various stakeholders, including the general public. The value-laden nature of welfare makes agreement on its definition, even among scientists, difficult. Given little is known about how equestrians conceptualise horse welfare, we interviewed 19 Australian amateur equestrians using a semi-structured format. Systems thinking and the Five Domains Model provided the theoretical framework and informed our methods. Using reflexive thematic analysis, three themes were identified: (1) good horse welfare is tangible; (2) owners misinterpret unwanted horse behaviour; and (3) equestrians publicly minimise horse welfare issues but are privately concerned. Our results highlight participants' conceptualisations of horse welfare do not align with the Five Domains Model; participants' ideal of prioritising horse welfare does not align with their practice; and there is inconsistency between what participants share publicly and what they think privately about horse welfare. These findings can inform the development of programmes to improve ridden horse welfare throughout the horse industry. As a starting point, programmes that provide a safe space for equestrians to explore their private horse welfare concerns, and programmes that build a partnership mindset to facilitate knowledge exchange between all stakeholders are needed.
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Publication Date: 2023-09-01 PubMed ID: 38487466PubMed Central: PMC10937214DOI: 10.1017/awf.2023.79Google Scholar: Lookup
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The research article investigates how equestrians perceive and conceptualize horse welfare, and how such perceptions may contribute to or inhibit changes in the field, drawing on interviews with 19 Australian amateur equestrians.

Research Methodology

The researchers adopted qualitative research methods to gather insights about participants’ conceptualizations of horse welfare:

  • The study relied on semi-structured interviews of 19 Australian amateur equestrians that allowed them to explore participants’ ideas and perceptions in depth.
  • The theoretical underpinning for this research was provided by Systems Thinking and the Five Domains Model, which contributed to the study design and interpretation of findings.

Main Findings

The process of reflexive thematic analysis led to the identification of three main themes:

  • “Good horse welfare is tangible”: This indicates that equestrians tend to view horse welfare in concrete, observable terms.
  • “Owners misinterpret unwanted horse behaviour”: Here, the researchers highlight that equestrian owners often misunderstand the behavioural signals given by their horses, potentially leading to welfare issues.
  • “Equestrians publicly minimize horse welfare issues but are privately concerned”: This theme underscores a discrepancy between the public discourses and private thoughts of equestrians on horse welfare.

Implications of Findings

The research findings contribute to the understanding of horse welfare in several ways:

  • The study found out that participants’ understandings of horse welfare do not align with the Five Domains Model, implying a mismatch between theoretical constructs and lay understandings.
  • A disparity between participants’ ideals of prioritizing horse welfare and their actual practices, suggesting a gap between intention and action.
  • A contrast between what participants publicly share and what they privately believe about horse welfare, highlighting the social pressures that could potentially inhibit open discussion and action on welfare issues.

Recommendations for Improving Horse Welfare

Based on their findings, the researchers propose that:

  • Programmes should be developed that allow equestrians to safely explore their private horse welfare concerns, potentially improving the match between their public discourses and private thoughts.
  • Programmes should aim to foster a partnership mindset to facilitate knowledge exchange between stakeholders, ultimately improving horse welfare across the board.

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Luke KL, Rawluk A, McAdie T, Smith BP, Warren-Smith AK. (2023). How equestrians conceptualise horse welfare: Does it facilitate or hinder change? Anim Welf, 32, e59. https://doi.org/10.1017/awf.2023.79

Publication

Animal welfare (South Mimms, England)
ISSN: 2054-1538
NlmUniqueID: 9214272
Country: England
Language: English
Volume: 32
Pages: e59
PII: e59

Researcher Affiliations

Luke, Karen L
  • School of Health, Medical and Applied Sciences, Central Queensland University, Bruce Hwy, Rockhampton, QLD, 4702, Australia.
Rawluk, Andrea
  • School of Ecosystem and Forest Sciences, University of Melbourne, Parkville, Australia.
McAdie, Tina
  • School of Health, Medical and Applied Sciences, Central Queensland University, Bruce Hwy, Rockhampton, QLD, 4702, Australia.
Smith, Bradley P
  • School of Health, Medical and Applied Sciences, Central Queensland University, Bruce Hwy, Rockhampton, QLD, 4702, Australia.
Warren-Smith, Amanda K
  • NSW Department of Primary Industries, Orange, NSW, 2800, Australia.

Conflict of Interest Statement

None.

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