“But My Horse Is Well Cared For”: Why Welfare Change Is So Hard in Equestrian Sport - The Plaid Horse Magazine BY ELIZABETH UPCHURCH This industry is built on the bond between horse and humans. We describe our horses as our partners, teammates, or even family. But even so, we equine welfare debates are commonplace. If riders care so deeply about their horses, why are there so many welfare concerns for sport horses? In a recent […]

The industry is built on the bond between horse and humans. We describe our horses as our partners, teammates, or even family. Even so, #equinewelfare debates are commonplace. Why are there still so many welfare concerns for sport horses? #equestrian #horsesport #horseriding #horses

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Da kommt viel zusammen in österreichisch-deutscher Kooperation: Die LGCT Wie wird um ein Dressurturnier erweitert - dafür holten sich die Nachbarn Matthias Alexander Rath und Ann Kathrin Linsenhoff in die Organisation. (Foto: LGCT) #horsesport #LGCT #Nachbarschaft
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In Abu Dhabi ist nach dem Nationenpreis in der LLN-Serie am Samstag auf Zwei-Sterne-Niveau geritten worden. Das haben u.a. David Will und auch William Funnell genutzt. (Foto: Martin Dokoupil/ FEI) #AbuDhabi #horsesport #Longines #pferdesport #showjumping
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Ein 1,5-Mio-Euro Grand Prix, zwei saudische Springreiter und freudetrunkenes Publikum in Doha. Al Sharbatly vor Almobty und Devos. Christian Ahlmann auf Rang vier. (Foto: Lukasz Kowalski) #AbdullahAlSharbatly #Doha #horsesport #millionenspringen #pferdesport
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In Sharjah (UAE) hat das erste Nationenpreisturnier des neuen Jahres mit einem zweiten Platz für Christian Ahlmann und einem portugiesischen Sieg begonnen. (Foto: OCSh)
#horsesport #nationscup #pferdesport #Sharjah #showjumping #teamspirit
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Science & showjumping – movement, grip, and soundness WoSJ summarizes three recent studies on gait analysis, surface traction, and shoeing, exploring how data and technology are influencing modern showjumping.

Researchers are using science and technology to bring greater objectivity and precision to equestrian sport. #STEM #equestrian #HorseSport #sporthorses

Spannend: Indonesien macht Schritt nach Europa, um den Pferdesport voran zu bringen. Spring- und Vielseitigkeitsreiter sollen ihren Trainingsstützpunkt in Schleswig-Holstein/ Station Maas J. Hell bekommen.
#horsebreeding #horsesport #indonesia #showjumping
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What are the 4 Lengths of Horses’ Feet? No doubt you have some thoughts on a horse’s hoof length. I recently wrote about the three important lengths for the soundness of the horse — dorsal length, horizontal length and vertical length (or d...

A Hall of Fame farrier defines each of the lengths and how they apply to disciplines. #farrier #equestrian #horseriding #horsesport

Mexiko eröffnet - beim Stephex Masters Brüssel ist die Startreihenfolge im Nationenpreis erfolgt. Team Germany mit Christian Kukuk, Gerrit Nieberg, Daniel Deusser und Christian Ahlmann erwischte Startplatz fünf von zehn. Go Boys. #horsesport #Nationenpreis
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The Science and Strategy Behind Showjumping Course Design - The Plaid Horse Magazine Provided by the European Equestrian Federation (EEF)View the original EEF press release here. In showjumping, victory hinges not only on the athleticism of horse and rider but also on the ingenuity of...

Behind every clear round and every heart-stopping rail lies a meticulously crafted sequence of jumps, turns, and distances—an intricate balance between sport, safety, and spectacle. #showjumping #equestrian #horsesport #horselover

Global Polo Roundup From 7-13 July 2025 - LA POLO Here is a recap of the most prestigious and buzzworthy matches from last week that made the international polo community thrive.

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#GlobalPolo #PoloRoundup #PoloHighlights #WeeklyPoloRecap #PoloSeason2025 #PoloNews
#PretaGil #GuardsPoloClub #PakistaniPolo #HorseSport
#Cruzeiro #EquestrianLife

Equestrian Scandals That Transformed Horse Welfare | EH Equestrian scandals under the spotlight: How Charlotte Dujardin's scandal and Mark Todd's incident transformed equestrian sport.

It is good to know things are moving in the right direction. #horsesport #equestrian #horsewelfare

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International Polo Roundup For May 2025 - LA POLO Here is a recap of the most prestigious and buzz worthy matches from last week that made the international polo community thrive.

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New Study Highlights the Importance of Understanding Equestrians’ Perceptions of Horses at the Olympics - Eventing Nation - Three-Day Eventing News, Results, Videos, and Commentary A groundbreaking study conducted by Hartpury University, EQuerry / Co, and Via Nova Training aims to understand how equestrians react to visual representations of horses in sport, and how these percep...

A new study aims to understand how equestrians react to visual representations of horses in sport, and how these perceptions impact the sport’s Social Licence to Operate. buff.ly/SbAGRLZ #horsesport #equestrian #horseriding

Valerie Halford Memorial Trophy Held in Guards Polo Club - LA POLO The first open tournament of the 2025 season was played in the memory of the famous photographer Valerie Halford.

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#UKSportsEvents #Anabel #HorseSport #Marner
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Are You Curious About Barefoot? - The Plaid Horse Magazine By ANNIKA KORTLANG You may have noticed over the past several years that an increasing number of horses at the pinnacle of the showjumping sport are competing barefoot. This includes highly successful...

Over the past several years an increasing number of horses at the pinnacle of the showjumping sport are competing barefoot. Many have indicated in interviews that they believe their horses benefit from being barefoot. buff.ly/NuHcUN7 #equestriansport #HorseSport #sporthorses #barefoothorse

Tariff Info, Resources From American Horse Council: Tariffs have many in the equine industry wondering how the upcoming racing and competition season will work with the thousands of #horses that cross international borders every year to compete. buff.ly/dX21EwY #tariffs #equineindustry #HorseSport

I Dropped my SafeSport Case Last Year, Here’s Why I Reopened It Trigger warning: this story discusses themes of sexual misconduct and intimidation in the workplace that may be triggering for some individuals. In 2023, I was part of a U.S. Center for SafeSport inve...

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Research requested by the European Equestrian Federation explored the significant environmental impacts of sport horses, with a primary focus on greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. buff.ly/3vnAbsC #horsesport #equestrian #environment

Organizing Committee of 2025 World Cup Final Launches Equine Quality Control Pilot Project The organizers of the FEI World Cup Finals 2025 in Basel are launching a pilot project for the welfare of horses in co-operation with the "R- haltenswert Movement."

As part of this project, three independent and highly qualified experts from the equestrian world will observe what happens on the warm-up areas for the entire duration of the tournament. #horsewelfare #equinewelfare #horsesport #horselover #equestrian

S4 E3 Is equine vet Gabriel Lencioni THE person equestrian sport needs right now? Changing Rein · Episode

Maybe technology is the answer for #EquineWelfare in #HorseSport? Join us as we chat to equine vet Dr Gabriel Lencioni about how he is harnessing machine learning to understand pain and behaviour in horses. open.spotify.com/episode/6lB6...

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#photographer #blacknwhite #bnw #blackandwhite #bw #nikon #pferdefotografie #photography #art #valokuvaaja #sportpferdebösch #blackandwhitephoto #valokuvaus #vorarlberg #horsesport #showhopping

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There are certain trigger topics in #HorseSport that elicit strong views - one of these is the use of the whip in #HorseRacing. Listen to what Roly Owers (CEO of World Horse Welfare) has to say! riverside.fm/dashboard/ed...

Ch-ch-change? Tools for constructive conversations about change with Bronwen Williams Changing Rein · Episode

I co-host a podcast about the future of #HorseSport using an #EquineWelfare lens. But you don’t need an interest in 🐴 to tune into our latest episode about having change conversations. In work, at school, with our families….these conversations happen everywhere open.spotify.com/episode/2hIH...