When does use become abuse in equestrian sport?

Campbell, Madeleine

doi:10.1111/eve.12087

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“…As recently reviewed by Campbell (2013), the discussion of "when use becomes abuse in equestrian sport" promotes debate, with some arguing that animals should not be used in sports at all and others suggesting that this is morally accepted, provided the animals are "humanely" treated. The boundaries between use and abuse may not be well established yet, but the promotion of animal welfare shall always be an aim of a developed society.…”

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A Cross-Sectional Epidemiological Study of Prevalence and Severity of Bit-Induced Oral Trauma in Polo Ponies and Race Horses

Mata

Johnson

Bishop

2015

Journal of Applied Animal Welfare Science

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Bit and bridle accessories improperly fitted in ridden horses can cause oral trauma such as bone spurs, commissure ulceration, and tongue lacerations. This study was used to identify, grade, and compare the types of oral traumas commonly found within polo ponies and race horses. Injuries were assessed visually and by palpation on the tongue, lips' commissures, and interdental space. A total of 50 polo ponies and 50 race horses were sampled in the South of England. A Poisson model was successfully fitted to the data (p < .001), and the variables of discipline (p < .001), injury type (p < .001), and age (p < .001) were significant. Race horses with snaffle bits were predisposed to significantly higher severities and prevalence of oral trauma than were polo ponies in gag bits. Only polo ponies were observed with tongue trauma. Race horses had higher severities of injuries in the commissures and bone spurs. Positive correlations were found between age and/or time in sport and induced biting injuries. Polo ponies had been playing longer before the occurrence of injuries.

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A Cross-Sectional Epidemiological Study of Prevalence and Severity of Bit-Induced Oral Trauma in Polo Ponies and Race Horses

Mata

Johnson

Bishop

2015

Journal of Applied Animal Welfare Science

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“…Successful bit use is based on the principles of negative reinforcement, and problematic behavioural consequences of erroneously applied pressure or pain are common and well described elsewhere (see for example [11,12]). Scientific literature is still scarce on identifying the risks posed by bits and tack in a competition setting yet developing means to minimise work-related lesions is necessary for welfare and ethical reasons [13][14][15]. The aim of this study was to investigate whether mouth lesions in a mixed population of Finnish trotting horses were associated with certain bits, trotter's equipment or race performance.…”

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Risk factors for bit‐related lesions in Finnish trotting horses

Tuomola

Mäki-Kihniä

Valros

et al. 2021

Equine Veterinary Journal

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“…There has been much debate surrounding the ethical use of the horse in sport, and when this use may become abuse (Campbell, 2013). The impact of training, competitive demands and management practices have been evaluated to differing extents (for example, Schmidt et al, 2010;Peeters et al, 2013;Yarnell et al, 2015), with the focus of many studies being on technological advances to measure the physical impact of specific pieces of equipment, the rider's actions and training methods (see Derksen and Clayton, 2007;Randle et al, 2017).…”

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Assessing equine emotional state

Hall

Randle

Pearson

et al. 2018

Applied Animal Behaviour Science

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The scientific study of animal emotion has recently become an important focus for animal behaviour and welfare researchers. For horses used by humans for work, recreation or sport, the question of the significance of their life experiences in terms of their emotional response, is an important one if we are to provide for their welfare needs. Horses have received relatively less scientific attention than many livestock species when it comes to investigating emotional state or affective experience, although their behavioural responses during sporting or recreational performance are often described anecdotally using terminology indicating an underlying presumption of equine emotions. Indeed, the international governing body for equestrian sport, the Fédération Equestre Internationale (FEI), include the concept of 'the Happy Equine Athlete' into their rules, as a key objective during training and competition. This review presents available evidence to date of the physiological, behavioural and cognitive components of equine emotion and evaluates the extent to which the question concerning 'how horses feel' can be answered. The characterization of equine emotion in terms of level of arousal and valence, based on physiological, behavioural and cognitive indicators, offers a way forward to determine the impact of different situations and experiences on horses during their working lives. There is a need to develop robust validated methods for accessing equine emotions, to underpin a universally agreed method for/approach to providing an accurate assessment of equine welfare that can be utilized in a variety of contexts. This will 2 provide a means of monitoring and improving the horse's experience, ensuring that the horse enjoys a good life, rather than one that is just worth living.

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When does use become abuse in equestrian sport?

Cited by 16 publications

References 24 publications

A Cross-Sectional Epidemiological Study of Prevalence and Severity of Bit-Induced Oral Trauma in Polo Ponies and Race Horses

A Cross-Sectional Epidemiological Study of Prevalence and Severity of Bit-Induced Oral Trauma in Polo Ponies and Race Horses

Risk factors for bit‐related lesions in Finnish trotting horses

Assessing equine emotional state

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