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Animal Type:

Equine

Disease Agent Type:

N/A

Organization:

Atlantic Veterinary College (AVC)

Region:

National

Production System:

Captive

Media Type:

Scientific publication

Frequency:

One Time

Animal Welfare

A wicked problem: Systemic issues surrounding Canadian equestrian dressage and dressage horse welfare

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Ross et al. (2025) evaluated the understanding of Canadian equestrian perspectives on the use of horses in dressage. "The results of this study suggest that participants’ past experiences, along with influence from organisations like the FEI [International Equestrian Federation], shape equestrians’ training practices and their understanding of methods that may or may not align with positive horse welfare."

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