Simple Summary This review explores the evidence for the effect of equestrian sports on
equine welfare and highlights scenarios in which their welfare can be impaired and where …

Simple Summary There is a paradox about the welfare of horses in the domestic situation:
on the one hand, horses are beloved partners for most owners, but on the other hand …

Background The welfare of all animals under human management is an area of consistent
public concern, but strategies to improve welfare may vary across species. In this study …

Simple Summary The welfare of horses within equestrian sport is increasingly being
scrutinised by both the public and those involved in the sector. To identify the main concerns …

Prioritization of animal welfare issues can help identify which areas most require research
funding and raise awareness of best practices. A modified Delphi method was used to …

Simple Summary Horses are used for a wide range of different purposes and may be
vulnerable to a large number of different welfare issues, some of which are unique to …

Simple Summary The present review examines existing protocols for assessing horse
welfare at the farm level. Recent scientific studies converge to promote animal-based rather …

Simple Summary The main target of mesenchymal stem cell therapy in horses has long
been the locomotor system, because these athletic animals commonly suffer from tendon …

The present study aimed to provide preliminary data on the prevalence of oral stereotypic,
locomotory stereotypic, and redirected behaviors as well as their associations with stable …

Simple Summary British horseracing industry stakeholders were asked to discuss their
perceptions of racehorse welfare. From the discussions held with stakeholders eight …