Further information

For more information on horse welfare, consult the following articles on the RSPCA Knowledgebase:

• National Horse Identification and Traceability – Information Paper (Aug 2022)
  
• How would a national identification registry help improve horse welfare?
  
• What is the RSPCA’s view on the use of tongue ties in horse racing?
  
• What are the animal welfare issues with Thoroughbred horse racing?
  
• Should I stable my horse?
  
• Do I need to rug my horse?
  
• What are the welfare concerns associated with the use of bits and tie-downs in riding horses?
  
• What is a restrictive noseband and how does it harm horses?
  
• RSPCA Policy C04 Animals in Competitive Events

Further reading

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• Bergmann IM (2020). Naturalness and the Legitimacy of Thoroughbred Racing: A Photo-Elicitation Study with Industry and Animal Advocacy Informants. Animals 10(9):1513. https://doi.org/10.3390/ani10091513

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