Horse Welfare

Families, horse lovers and animal welfare supporters are being invited to spend an afternoon meeting some of Essex’s most inspiring rescue animals when Remus Horse Sanctuary opens its gates for its Summer Open Day on Sunday 2 August. The event offers visitors far more than simply a chance to see horses. Guests will be able to meet rescued horses, ponies, donkeys and a variety of other animals while learning about the daily work involved in caring for more than 100 residents, many of whom have been rescued from neglect, abuse or abandonment. Why events like this matter Running an equine

‘The Science Behind a Happy Horse’, a partnership between Nottingham Trent University and the British Horse Society, has won the public vote prize at the Knowledge Exchange UK’s KE Awards. The project aims to improve equine welfare by helping students apply their learning to real-world challenges. Students, supported by industry mentors and the Diversity Agency in Nottingham, co-created videos, infographics, and web pages designed to help horse owners provide better care for their horses. This collaboration allowed the British Horse Society to access scientifically-sound, creative content, while students gained valuable experience, improved their confidence, and enhanced their professional identity. The

The RSPCA has cautiously welcomed the UK Government’s first-ever strategy to replace UK animal testing with alternative methods as a “significant step forward” for science and animal welfare. The step could impact thousands of animals, including horses, used in harmful experiments each year. The new plan, titled ‘Replacing animals in science: a strategy to support the development, validation and uptake of alternative methods’, includes initiatives the RSPCA has long advocated for, such as increased investment in people and infrastructure to support the development and uptake of non-animal methods. Key Elements of the Strategy The Government strategy proposes steps to prioritise

The British Society of Animal Science (BSAS) has announced details of its flagship Equine Conference, taking place on 21–22 November 2025 at the MacDonald Burlington Hotel, Birmingham. This landmark two-day event will bring together researchers, veterinarians, nutritionists, trainers, riders and industry leaders to showcase the latest cutting-edge equine science and practical innovation shaping the future of horse health, welfare, and performance. Conference Structure and Focus The BSAS Equine Conference 2025 has been carefully structured to serve different audiences across the equestrian community: Day 1 will focus on the newest developments in equine science, covering nutrition, welfare, genetics, and performance for

Riyadh recently hosted 20 global experts for a workshop focused on improving temporary international horse movement in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries, Jordan and Syria.  Initiated by the World Organization for Animal Health (WOAH) and the International Horse Sports Confederation (IHSC), the event brought together representatives from veterinary authorities, equestrian federations, and racing bodies to explore ways to enhance the efficiency of horse transport for competitions and events across the Gulf region. The IHSC is a collaboration between the Fédération Equestre Internationale (FEI) and International Federation of Horseracing Authorities (IFHA). “As demonstrated by the successful examples of major racing and