Horses handle cold weather better than humans do; equines evolved in the cold climates of northern Europe and Asia. Their natural "comfort zone" (energy-neutral temperature zone, in which they don't need to expend extra energy to maintain normal body temperature if weather is not wet or windy) is from about -9 to 16 degrees Celsius. The horse's body is better at creating and conserving heat in cold weather than dissipating it in hot weather, Kathy Anderson, university of Maine and Cherry Hill.Read More >
Many horse owners are becoming more aware of the needs of their horse, and are choosing to provide enriched environments that improve equine health and welfare. However, a recent survey conducted by World Horse Welfare (WHW) points out that more work needs to be done in regards to owner compliance with even the most basic requirements of owning a horse.Read More>
Whether you are a dressage enthusiast or just an occasional rider reading equestrian magazines and message boards, chances are you have heard the recent debate about "rollkur".Read More>
The National Equine Welfare Council has launched the third edition of the Equine Industry Welfare Guidelines Compendium at this year's British Equine Veterinary Association (BEVA) Congress in Birmingham.
This third edition reflects the significant changes in animal welfare legislation as well as improved scientific knowledge of welfare issues.This third edition reflects the significant changes in animal welfare legislation as well as improved scientific knowledge of welfare issues. Read More>
The National Equine Welfare Council has recently released a handy list of tips, which will help make sure that both you and your horse survive the recession in good form. Equine charities are receiving a large number of calls every month from horse owners seeking alternative homes for their animals, however welfare organisations simply do not have the resources to take in all the horses whose owners can no longer afford to care for them.Read More>
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