Health is one of the components used in horse welfare studies to assess horse well-being. Health encompasses several factors, including avoiding injuries, illnesses, and pain. Pain can result from injury or illness, but it can also be caused by the equipment that is being used on the horse. Pain is one of the most significant …
There has been a lot of talk about the horses’ tongues and mouths recently, ranging from the Adreas Helgstrand documentary to Patrick Kittel’s horse repeatedly showing a blue tongue in competition. After the 2024 World Cup Finals in Riyadh, a Eurodressage-article also presented multiple photographs of top-level horse-rider-combinations, where the horses clearly have their mouth …
Health is a widely used component in equine welfare studies. It is mostly used to assess the well-being and welfare of horses. Health encompasses several factors, including avoiding injuries, illnesses, and pain. In addition to skin injuries and other strain-related injuries, we can commonly observe illnesses, such as respiratory or parasite infections in horses. Hoof …
The well-being of horses is strongly influenced by their housing conditions and management practices. In addition to the daily grooming practices, factors such as suitable temperature and bedding comfort affect the welfare of horses. Freedom of movement, the opportunity for social interactions, and the fulfillment of natural behavioral needs, also contribute to welfare, and depend …