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It tests fitness, preparation and trust over varied terrain and distances — but always with one clear priority: safeguarding the welfare of the horse.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat principle is built into the very definition of our sport:\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEndurance riding is the test of horse and rider fitness over varied terrain and distance, whilst safeguarding the welfare of the horse.\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003c/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom social rides to international competition, every Endurance GB event is shaped around care, responsibility and respect for the horse.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWelfare checks at every stage\u003c/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEndurance has some of the most comprehensive equine welfare checks in equestrian sport. Horses are assessed by veterinary professionals before, during and/or after competition, depending on the class and distance, to ensure they are fit, sound and able to continue comfortably.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur members are often highly tuned in to their horses’ normal behaviour, fitness and recovery. Many endurance riders regularly use tools such as stethoscopes, thermometers and syringes for hydration or electrolyte support, and understand the importance of monitoring heart rate, temperature, hydration, soundness and general wellbeing.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut equine welfare is about more than passing a vet check. It is about everyday care, thoughtful training, correct preparation, appropriate management and always putting the horse first.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSupporting education and best practice\u003c/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEndurance GB is committed to helping riders learn, improve and make informed decisions for their horses.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe continue to develop education and training opportunities, including webinars, rider support initiatives and welfare-focused content.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs the National Governing Body for endurance riding in the UK, we work with the British Equestrian Federation and the FEI to support and improve equine welfare standards across the sport. This reflects Endurance GB’s tone of voice commitment to being knowledgeable, supportive and clear when communicating about horse welfare. \u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eReporting welfare concerns\u003c/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile Endurance GB, British Equestrian and the FEI all place equine welfare at the forefront of their work, we recognise that poor practice can occur in any equestrian discipline and at any level.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNeglect, abuse, malpractice or avoidable poor welfare are never acceptable.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you witness or have evidence of a welfare concern connected to an endurance event or the training of endurance horses, please report it.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor \u003cstrong\u003eFEI-level concerns\u003c/strong\u003e, please use the FEI Horse Welfare Reporting Hub:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ca data-start=\u00222885\u0022 data-end=\u00222943\u0022 rel=\u0022noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_new\u0022 href=\u0022https://inside.fei.org/fei/fei-reporting-hub/horse-welfare\u0022\u003ehttps://inside.fei.org/fei/fei-reporting-hub/horse-welfare\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor \u003cstrong\u003enational-level concerns\u003c/strong\u003e, please contact:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca data-start=\u00222998\u0022 data-end=\u00223029\u0022 rel=\u0022noopener\u0022\u003eequinewelfare@endurancegb.co.uk\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWelfare is everyone’s responsibility\u003c/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery rider, owner, crew member, official, volunteer and supporter has a role to play in protecting the horses at the centre of our sport.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBy listening to our horses, preparing them carefully, seeking advice when needed and speaking up when something is wrong, we can help ensure endurance remains a sport built on partnership, respect and care.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEquine welfare is everybody’s responsibility.\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","ContentConfig":{"Caption":null,"Icon":null,"IconColour":null,"CaptionColour":null,"UnderlineColour":null,"TextColour":null,"FontSize":null,"LineHeight":null,"RequiresLoggedInUser":false,"BottomMargin":0,"PaddingLeft":"0px","PaddingTop":"0px","PaddingRight":"0px","PaddingBottom":"0px","PhoneVisible":true,"TabletVisible":true,"DesktopVisible":true,"CssClass":null,"PageLinkName":null,"PageLinkCaption":null},"ComponentCode":null,"ComponentError":null,"BottomMargin":"0px","PaddingLeft":"0px","PaddingTop":"0px","PaddingRight":"0px","PaddingBottom":"0px","CssClass":null,"ResponsiveClasses":"","PageLinkName":null,"PageLinkCaption":null,"Background":{"Colour":null,"ImageURL":null,"Filter":null,"IsParallax":false,"Image":"","Tint":""},"ImageConfig":{"ImageURL":null,"ObjectFit":"contain","ImageHeight":null,"FrameStyle":null,"BorderRadius":null,"Caption":{"IsActive":false,"Text":null,"SubText":null,"Font":{"Size":null,"Colour":null},"SubFont":{"Size":null,"Colour":null},"Alignment":null,"Position":null,"Margin":null,"BackgroundColour":null,"Blur":false,"Hover":false},"AltText":null,"LinkURL":null,"BottomMargin":0,"PaddingLeft":"10px","PaddingTop":"10px","PaddingRight":"10px","PaddingBottom":"10px","PhoneVisible":true,"TabletVisible":true,"DesktopVisible":true,"CssClass":null,"PageLinkName":null,"PageLinkCaption":null},"IgnoreCache":false}]}],"ColumnSpacing":"0px","BottomMargin":"0px","TopPadding":"20px","IsFullWidth":false,"IsBackgroundFullWidth":false,"Background":{"Colour":null,"ImageURL":null,"Filter":null,"IsParallax":false,"Image":"","Tint":""}}],"PageURL":"https://www.endurancegb.co.uk/Cms/Spaces/ABOUT/Equine+Welfare?version=2","AllVersions":[],"Comments":[],"UpdatedComments":[],"Spaces":[],"IsWatching":false,"LastViewTime":null,"CanEdit":false,"CanPublish":false,"CanCopy":false,"CanCreateTemplate":false,"CanComment":false,"CanReadComments":false,"CanModerateComments":false,"CanLike":false,"CanWatch":false}
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