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Bill to tackle fly-grazing will become law
Forty-six fly-grazed horses were removed from private land near a main road in Alton, Hampshire, in September 2013. Control of...
Equine industry calls for workable horse ID system
Over 200 of the country’s most influential members of the equestrian industry attended the 23rd National Equine Forum. System identified...
Charity reports rise in horse welfare concerns
In 2014, World Horse Welfare re-homed over 300 horses, ponies and donkeys, which is a ten-year record. World Horse Welfare...
UAE suspended for ‘indeterminate period’
"Where horse welfare is concerned the FEI has to show leadership and solve problems in a structural way without making...
MP proposes 10 Minute Rule Bill for horses
Shetland ponies should not be indiscriminately exported from the UK under current Minimum Values legislation. Present system may enable thousands...
Whip offences down by 40 per cent
The top 10 jump riders have only incurred 11 whip offences from over 5,000 rides this season. Offence rates fallen...
MEP launches action for responsible equine ownership
Animal welfare charity Eurogroup for Animals has welcomed the announcement. Calls for guidance on equine care and funding for education...
UAE events removed due to horse welfare concerns
Amid concerns about horse welfare and non-compliance with rules and regulations, the FEI has removed two endurance events that...
Scientists develop new equine tapeworm test
A new test to diagnose tapeworm burdens in horses has been developed by an experienced team of scientists from Austin...
Racing industry cracks down on doping
"There is no current evidence that the use of anabolic steroids or other similar substances is endemic in British racing."...