Social Licence to Operate: What Can Equestrian Sports Learn from Other Industries?

Douglas, Janet; Owers, Roly; Campbell, Madeleine

doi:10.3390/ani12151987

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“…In general, horses express their affective state (Bell et al, 2019; Hall et al, 2018) genuinely; therefore, pain should always be ruled out as a cause of change in behaviour (Gleerup & Lindegaard, 2016). Recognising pain in ridden horses is therefore crucial to improve their quality of life (Douglas et al, 2022; Wilkins, 2022).…”

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Application of a Ridden Horse Pain Ethogram in Icelandic horses: A pilot study

Garcia

Lindegaard

Dyson³

2023

Equine Veterinary Education

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Summary Background A disturbing number of ridden horses are lame, although assumed by riders to be pain free. A Ridden Horse Pain Ethogram (RHpE) was developed; an RHpE score of ≥8/24 is likely to indicate the presence of musculoskeletal pain. Pain assessment in Icelandic horses is challenging; the RHpE may facilitate lameness recognition. Objectives To determine the repeatability of application of an adapted RHpE to Icelandic horses by a single observer. To evaluate the relationship between RHpE scores and lameness or abnormalities of canter. Study design Prospective, cross‐sectional study. Methods Video‐recordings of 30 Icelandic horses performing a standardised test (walk, trot, tölt, canter) were acquired. The adapted RHpE, to include tölt, was applied to all recordings twice in random order by a single observer. Agreement was assessed using Cohen's kappa. The presence of lameness, abnormalities of canter and lameness grade was determined by an independent expert. The association between maximum lameness grade and RHpE score was tested using Spearman's rank correlation. Results All horses exhibited both lameness, the majority in >1 limb, and abnormalities of canter. The RHpE score was ≥8/24 in 96% (median 10/24 and 10.5/24, respectively, for the two assessments). There was substantial to near‐perfect agreement for the majority of behaviours (63.6%) and moderate or fair agreement for 32%. There was no correlation between maximum lameness grades and RHpE scores. Main limitations The absence of non‐lame horses with correct saddle fit for horse and rider. Conclusions There was good repeatability of application of the RHpE. Musculoskeletal pain was associated with RHpE scores of ≥8/24 in the majority of horses. Data acquired from non‐lame horses, ridden in well‐fitting tack by riders of appropriate size, are needed to determine if the threshold of step frequency in trot needs to be adjusted for more accurate application of the RHpE in Icelandic horses.

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Application of a Ridden Horse Pain Ethogram in Icelandic horses: A pilot study

Garcia

Lindegaard

Dyson³

2023

Equine Veterinary Education

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“…However, perceptions of naturalness differ among stakeholders, with industry participants tending to normalise adverse behavioural responses (Bergmann, 2020). The opportunity to identify horses that are biologically less able to adapt to the rigours of the training/racing environment may contribute to the industry's recognition of the importance of animal behaviour to improve welfare and the social licence to operate (Douglas et al., 2022).…”

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Integrative genomics analysis highlights functionally relevant genes for equine behaviour

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Thoroughbred horses are bred for competitive racing and undergo intense training regimes, with the maintenance of physical soundness and desirable behavioural characteristics critical to the longevity of a racing career. Horses that do not easily adapt to a high-pressure training environment may have extended periods out of training to allow them to mature/settle into the training schedule, resulting in a delay in racing. Furthermore, unsuitable temperament is responsible for >6% of Thoroughbred horses discontinuing a racing career (Thomson et al., 2014). Behaviour traits therefore have animal welfare and economic implications, and may also impact on handler and rider safety.For horses entering an exercise training programme, behavioural plasticity enables adaptation to an unnatural environment (McBride & Mills, 2012) with reduced stimulation of the acute stress response. Acute stress responses are normally evolved processes that are protective whereas chronic over-activity of the stress system increases the risk of disease (McEwen, 2000).

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“…Switching from a traditional business mindset to one based on associative-cooperative-responsible practices represents the key to ethical value propositions in equine entrepreneurship (Bull and Ridley-Duff, 2019). Sustainable equine entrepreneurship requires a more compassionate and ethics-based approach to the welfare of horses used in tourism, competitions and HT activities (Douglas et al , 2022).…”

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Exploring entrepreneurial intentions within equine sector from Romania: an environmental economics approach

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Radu

et al. 2023

JEET

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Purpose This study aims to investigate the correlations between latent variables embedded into three clusters (equine agritourism, therapeutic horse riding and equine sports) and entrepreneurial intentions of people interested to invest in equestrian sector. Design/methodology/approach The authors propose a conceptual framework focused on three latent variables that influence the interest of horse enthusiasts to embrace an entrepreneurial career. Statistical analyses via Pearson’s chi-square tests, analysis of variance (statistical formula used to compare variances across the means (or average) of different groups) and regression analysis have been performed to validate our assumptions. Findings Findings reveal a high level of interest of from horse enthusiasts to opt for an entrepreneurial career, as funding opportunities in this sector are growing due to European union and national funding available for this endeavour. Originality/value Very limited research studies have been explored the entrepreneurial intentions in equine industry. This study proves that sports and therapeutic activities influence to the greatest extent, the entrepreneurial intention in the equestrian sector.

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Social Licence to Operate: What Can Equestrian Sports Learn from Other Industries?

Cited by 38 publications

References 33 publications

Application of a Ridden Horse Pain Ethogram in Icelandic horses: A pilot study

Application of a Ridden Horse Pain Ethogram in Icelandic horses: A pilot study

Integrative genomics analysis highlights functionally relevant genes for equine behaviour

Exploring entrepreneurial intentions within equine sector from Romania: an environmental economics approach

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