Horse Welfare : A Window on the Equine World - Christopher Hall

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Horses give us their strength, trust and extraordinary abilities. But are we always giving them the care, respect and protection they deserve?

In Horse Welfare: A Window on the Equine World, Christopher Hall offers an informed and deeply personal perspective on the treatment of horses, ponies and donkeys across the world.

Drawing on decades of first-hand experience in horse racing, equestrian sport and international animal welfare, Hall examines the responsibilities that come with owning, training, competing and working with horses.

As a former chairman of World Horse Welfare and a senior figure in British horse racing, the author brings a distinctive insider's perspective to some of the most important ethical questions facing the equestrian world.

What does the book explore?

• Horse welfare in equestrian sport: Examining the responsibilities of riders, trainers, owners and governing bodies across racing, show jumping, eventing and endurance riding.

• Ethics and competition: Questioning practices that prioritise winning, commercial interests or human ambition over the welfare of the horse.

• Horse racing and regulation: Offering an insider's view of racing, including the challenges of enforcing rules and addressing the misuse of drugs.

• International horse welfare: Exploring the lives of working horses, donkeys and mules in developing countries, where these animals are often essential to their owners' livelihoods.

• Responsible ownership: Encouraging better understanding, appropriate care and greater respect for the needs of every equine.

• The human–horse partnership: Advocating for a more balanced relationship based on cooperation, responsibility and freedom from abuse.

An insider's perspective on the equestrian world

Christopher Hall has worked with leading figures in equestrian sport and has been involved in organisations including the Jockey Club and World Horse Welfare.

His experiences provide insight into the pressures, traditions and challenges of an industry in which the pursuit of success can sometimes overshadow the needs of the animals themselves.

The book combines personal experiences, stories from the equestrian world and reflections on the changes needed to improve horse welfare.

Beyond sport: horses who work for human survival

While much of the discussion around equine welfare focuses on sport and leisure, Hall also draws attention to horses, donkeys and mules working in economically disadvantaged regions.

For many families, these animals are not a luxury but an essential means of transport, agricultural work and survival. Their welfare presents different challenges, making education, practical support and responsible care especially important.

Who is this book for?

Horse Welfare is an engaging read for horse owners, riders, trainers, equestrian professionals and anyone interested in animal welfare, ethical horsemanship and the future of equestrian sport.

It is particularly valuable for readers who want to look beyond training techniques and consider the wider ethical responsibilities involved in working with horses.

A thought-provoking reminder that horses should never be treated merely as instruments of human ambition, but as living beings whose welfare must remain our first responsibility.