1. Rising costs for show organisers Bolesworth director Nina Barbour reflects on the impact fuel prices are having on the cost of running equestrian events. “The biggest hit for the events industry has been fuel-cost increases, which not only impacts the thousands of litres we buy to run generators, but also the delivery charges from […]
THE results of a survey into public perception of equestrian sport should be a “wake-up call” to all in the industry – but if we take action and work together, we can overcome the challenges. An independent survey commissioned by World Horse Welfare, conducted by YouGov from a representative sample of the public, found that 20% […]
“There is a big discrepancy in how people manage their horses, of horsemanship at all levels and it worries me. There needs to be a push on education.”
THAT no one appears interested in addressing horrendous delays to top competition horses’ journeys abroad is ironic, when the EU is reviewing its animal transport regulations. Indeed, World Horse Welfare has identified this moment as a golden opportunity to improve conditions for horses being transported across Europe for slaughter. As such, campaigners are calling for […]
Methods of raising genuine concerns safely and through the right channels rather than social media becoming judge and jury are key to equestrian sport. Free speech and transparency are cornerstones of democracy, fair sport and horse welfare. But, Shonagh Stark said in a letter to H&H (3 March), the equestrian world should have “better publicised […]