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Conference papers
Favouring positive working conditions to improve horses’ welfare and human safety
Abstract : From early on in the domestication history of horses, their relationship to humans has been
largely centred on a working relationship through harnessing and riding. Archaeological studies
trying to evaluate when horse riding first occurred are largely based on examination of the
animal’s teeth and spine, both showing traces of bit actions and rider’s weight on the back
respectively. Thus, work does affect the horse’s body but the question remains of whether this is
so that horses’ welfare may be altered both during the working sessions and/or in a more
chronic way with consequences outside work. Here we will review the existing evidence of the
potential effect of work on the overall welfare state of horses and try and identify the behavioural
indicators of discomfort at work as well as the indicators of work related problems outside the
working situation. We will end with positive practices that may favour the horse’s good
perception of working time and thus enhance human security.
https://hal-univ-rennes1.archives-ouvertes.fr/hal-01361838
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Submitted on : Wednesday, September 7, 2016 - 3:56:29 PM
Last modification on : Thursday, January 9, 2020 - 4:08:04 PM
Contributor : Umr6552 Ethos <>
Submitted on : Wednesday, September 7, 2016 - 3:56:29 PM
Last modification on : Thursday, January 9, 2020 - 4:08:04 PM