Used like Pawns or Treated like Kings? How Narratives around Racehorse Welfare in the 2023 Grand National May Affect Public Acceptance: An Informed …
Simple Summary The Grand National is one of the world's most famous steeplechase races.
In 2023, the start of the race was delayed, as an animal rights group protested about the …
In 2023, the start of the race was delayed, as an animal rights group protested about the …
[HTML][HTML] Is rein tension associated with horse behaviour and mouth injuries in harness racing trotters?–Pilot study
Numerous mouth injuries have been reported in relation to bit use in horses. Rein tension is
a potential risk factor, as it exerts pressure on the rostral parts of the mouth via the bit. The …
a potential risk factor, as it exerts pressure on the rostral parts of the mouth via the bit. The …
[HTML][HTML] Behaviours exhibited during training predict physical tiredness in harness trotter horses
Physical activity, especially high-intensity training (HIT), leads to physiological and
behavioural changes. The objectives of this randomized cross-over study were to investigate …
behavioural changes. The objectives of this randomized cross-over study were to investigate …
Comparison of reported fatalities, falls and injuries in thoroughbred horse jumps and flat races in the 2022 and 2023 jumps race seasons in victoria, australia
Simple Summary Jumps racing is a form of Thoroughbred horse racing that involves hurdles
and steeples and typically longer distances and heavier weights compared with flat racing …
and steeples and typically longer distances and heavier weights compared with flat racing …
The selection, training and welfare of post-racing thoroughbreds and other breeds used in Equine Assisted Services
Post-racing thoroughbreds (TBs) are increasingly being considered for Equine Assisted
Services (EAS), but their use has not yet been widely characterised. This study aimed to …
Services (EAS), but their use has not yet been widely characterised. This study aimed to …