Horse Welfare
The Iverk Show in Kilkenny will introduce a new bitless showing class on 22 August. The class offers a €350 prize pot and is sponsored by author Elaine Heney.
Iniulat ng AI
The Welfare Stewarding Group has introduced a new award to recognize exhibitors who prioritize horse welfare at shows.
A new study from Czech researchers examines stress responses in dressage horses, finding that behaviors indicating stress rise with competition difficulty despite compliant noseband fittings. Published in the journal Animals, the research analyzed over 200 horse-rider combinations at national events. Judges' scores from medium level upward did not account for observed stress indicators.
Iniulat ng AI
In Emilia Romagna, the FISE Regional Committee led by Davide Zanghi is collaborating with disaster relief agencies to create an emergency system for stables and horses. This initiative aims to protect equine welfare amid natural disasters. The plan was highlighted in a recent Cavallo Magazine report.