Exploring topics on horse training & welfare
From the monthly archives:
Wow – you won’t believe the things you will learn at the International Society for Equitation Science conference!
World experts to present – get the low-down on the science of horse training and welfare.
You owe it to your horse and yourself - read more here.
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Ethical horsemanship; what does it mean? A visit to the Merriam-webster.com website is a good place to define, expand and clarify…
ethics
1 the discipline dealing with what is good and bad and with moral duty and obligation
2 a: a set of moral principles : a theory or system of moral values
b: the principles of conduct governing an individual or a group
c: a guiding philosophy
d: a consciousness of moral importance
3 a set of moral issues or aspects (as rightness)ethical
1: of or relating to ethics <ethical theories>
2: involving or expressing moral approval or disapproval <ethical judgments>
3: conforming to accepted standards of conduct <ethical behavior>horsemanship (from word ‘horseman’)
1: a rider or driver of horses ; especially : one whose skill is exceptional
2: a person skilled in caring for or managing horses
3: a person who breeds or raises horses
Source: www.merriam-webster.com
The ethical horseman is guided by a morally acceptable philosophy in horse raising, riding and care. An ethical horseman assesses his/her own intentions, actions and impact on the horse’s welfare, physical and mental health, while meeting a suitable standard of conduct.
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European trip last year exposed me to the world of international equestrian competition, showing a side of equestrianism I had heard existed but had not realised was prevalent and furthermore, accepted. It challenged things I may have been oblivious to in the past and created growing discomfort in me about how horses are being used, horses that can not speak for themselves.
Having a business in horse training and rider coaching and a strong animal welfare interest, the pressing focus of educating riders and helping horses had been growing for some time.
When a powerful thought refuses to go away, you’ve just got to do something about it… the result is this blog… Ethical Horsemanship.
Question: Are these horses happy?
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Equestrianism, once full of fun, sportsmanship and classical principles, now has a big, dark cloud hovering over it…
Horse ‘wastage’ (‘euthanasia’ and deaths), drug-use, harsh bits, and appalling conditions for discarded meat-trade-bound horses are just some of the current issues.
Training methods are often confusing and may even be damaging to the horse’s mental and physical health.
Here is your opportunity to take an objective look at the welfare and ethical implications and think about things for yourself.
Hyper-flexion or the head and neck (Rollkur) in action in the warm-up ring.
I aim to help you discover what you can do to help horses, on a personal and global level.
Let’s take a yogic breath, and continue…
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