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What's the Best Way Forward in Horse Welfare? Nat Waran Shares Her Insights
In our latest ESNZ Podcast on Spotify, animal welfare scientist Professor Natalie Waran says combining research and practical horse knowledge is the best way forward as we work to improve...
Protecting Our Horses: ESNZ’s Horse Welfare Reporting Form
At Equestrian Sports New Zealand, horse welfare is our highest priority. While cases of horse abuse are rare in our sport, we believe that every horse deserves protection—whether at home, in...
Williamson & Way Dressage Dominance Continues
_______________________________________ Bates NZ Dressage 27th Championships & Webb Equestrian Para Championships Roundup Day Three: Saturday 22 March Bates Dressage Championships &...
Five Domains of Good Horse Welfare Practice
ESNZ has put together some guidelines that have especially been prepared for competitors going to the Defender Horse of the Year 2025. The Five Domains model of animal welfare assessment has...
ESNZ Adopts Horse Welfare Policies
ESNZ has adopted three new policies that aim to support a good life for horses, at a time when horse sports are increasingly coming under scrutiny in relation to horse welfare. The policies...
Equestrian Organisations Unite in Horse Welfare
A group of seven equestrian organisations have put their best hooves forward and adopted a “One Voice” pledge working towards being guardians of the horse, ensuring a good life for horses in...
ISES Conference Review
The International Society for Equitation Science (ISES) Conference held in Cambridge was an opportunity for a gathering of equine researchers, veterinarians and practitioners involved in...
Scholarships Awarded to Advance NZ’s Equine Research
A veterinarian and a clinician from Matamata, and a Canterbury harness racing driver have been awarded this year’s scholarships by the NZ Equine Research Foundation. The Jonathan Hope Equine...
Top New Zealand Equine Facilities to Come Under Scrutiny
International experts and delegates will review of some of the country’s top equestrian facilities, when the global International Society for Equitation Science (ISES) hosts “A Good Life...
IRT Provides a Boost to Veterinary Support at Equestrian Events
IRT is boosting Veterinary support at key equestrian events as its partnership with ESNZ continues to put equine welfare at the forefront of focus. ESNZ has liaised with groups throughout the...
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