Carl Hester: ‘Ensuring equine welfare at all levels – not just among elite horses’

Top British dressage rider and trainer Carl Hester shares his views on why unsuited combinations put horses’ welfare at risk

Recently, I attended a Zoom meeting of the International Dressage Riders Club, where the outstanding equine veterinarian Rachel Murray provided us with some enlightening facts on the subject of horse welfare.

Rachel’s experience as a sport horse clinician is jaw dropping. As well as a stellar career in practice, she has led many studies investigating sport horse training, injury and performance on behalf of sport governing bodies, and provided expertise to British Equestrian over many years, too. I’ve enjoyed Rachel’s expertise with my own horses in the past, and she has also trained and competed to grand prix. Safe to say, hers is a voice worth listening to.

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Article written by: Carl Hester