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Britain's National Equine Forum has heard how the use of learning theory helped a fearful horse with challenging behaviours get back on track to establish a solid and successful partnership with his rider.
1. Groundbreaking concussion guidelines The first unified concussion guidelines specifically for riders across all equestrian disciplines were unveiled by British Equestrian yesterday (2 March). The guidelines feature easy-to-follow information about concussion and a “return to riding” pathway, based on the latest understandings of concussion in sport. “From the point of view of rehabilitation and return […]
The story of a horse who would not be caught for weeks – and later bolted into a fence – who is now successfully competing shines a spotlight on both equine and human behaviour change. Hannah Bryant and her Welsh cob Gavin feature at the National Equine Forum today (2 March), with Horse Trust director […]
"Equestrianism is under growing pressure — from both inside and outside the sector — to review its approach to safeguarding equine welfare."
Veterinary equine behaviourist Dr Gemma Pearson explains the steps to retrain strong horses so they respond to light rein pressure