The development of equestrianism from the baroque period to the present day and its consequences for the welfare of horses.
Many saddle horses are slaughtered at a young age which could be indicative of a welfare problem. Bad riding is probably an underestimated source of poor welfare. Widespread knowledge of 'academic' riding should be encouraged and should be beneficial to all horses, at all schooling levels, for all purposes. In particular, 18th century principles tend to be forgotten and in this article the authors illustrate some differences to modern dressage. Various suggestions are made in order to improve welfare.
Odberg
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University of Ghent, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Heidestraat 19, B-9820, Merelbeke, Belgium.
Bouissou
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D000822:Animal Husbandry / Q000266:history* / Q000592:standards; D000827:Animal Welfare / Q000266:history*; D000818:Animals; D049668:History, 15th Century; D049669:History, 16th Century; D049670:History, 17th Century; D049671:History, 18th Century; D049672:History, 19th Century; D049673:History, 20th Century; D006736:Horses; D001841:Human-Animal Bond; D006801:Humans; D013312:Stress, Physiological / Q000209:etiology / Q000266:history / Q000662:veterinary