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It tests fitness, preparation and trust over\n varied terrain and distances — but always with one clear priority: safeguarding the welfare of the horse.\n \u003c/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n From social rides to international competition, every Endurance GB event is shaped around care, responsibility\n and respect for the horse.\n \u003c/p\u003e\n\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022egb-button-row\u0022\u003e\n \u003ca href=\u0022#welfare-checks\u0022 class=\u0022egb-button egb-button-primary\u0022\u003e\u003cspan style=\u0022color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\u0022\u003eWelfare checks\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\n \u003ca href=\u0022#reporting\u0022 class=\u0022egb-button egb-button-secondary\u0022\u003e\u003cspan style=\u0022color: rgb(147, 137, 83);\u0022\u003eReport a concern\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\n \u003c/div\u003e\n \u003c/div\u003e\n\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022egb-hero-card\u0022\u003e\n \u003ch2\u003eWelfare means:\u003c/h2\u003e\n \u003cul\u003e\n \u003cli\u003ePutting the horse first\u003c/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eThoughtful preparation\u003c/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eGood everyday care\u003c/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eMonitoring fitness and recovery\u003c/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eSpeaking up when something is wrong\u003c/li\u003e\n \u003c/ul\u003e\n \u003c/div\u003e\n \u003c/div\u003e\n \u003c/div\u003e\n\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022egb-container\u0022\u003e\n\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022egb-banner-image\u0022\u003e\n \n \u003c/div\u003e\n\n \u003csection class=\u0022egb-section\u0022\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022egb-intro-panel\u0022\u003e\n \u003ch2\u003eA sport built around the horse\u003c/h2\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n Endurance riding asks horses to work over varied terrain and distances, so welfare must never be treated as an\n add-on. It is part of how the sport is designed, organised, judged and enjoyed.\n \u003c/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n Every rider, owner, crew member, official, volunteer and supporter has a role to play in protecting the horses at\n the centre of our sport.\n \u003c/p\u003e\n \u003c/div\u003e\n\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022egb-definition-quote\u0022\u003e\n \u003ch2\u003eThe definition of endurance riding\u003c/h2\u003e\n \u003cblockquote\u003e\u003cspan style=\u0022color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\u0022\u003e\n Endurance riding is the test of horse and rider fitness over varied terrain and distance, whilst safeguarding\n the welfare of the horse.\n \u003c/span\u003e\u003c/blockquote\u003e\n \u003c/div\u003e\n\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022egb-card-grid\u0022\u003e\n \u003carticle class=\u0022egb-card featured\u0022\u003e\n \u003cspan class=\u0022egb-card-icon\u0022\u003e1\u003c/span\u003e\n \u003ch3\u003eBefore the ride\u003c/h3\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n Sound preparation, appropriate training, correct management and responsible decisions before travelling.\n \u003c/p\u003e\n \u003c/article\u003e\n\n \u003carticle class=\u0022egb-card\u0022\u003e\n \u003cspan class=\u0022egb-card-icon\u0022\u003e2\u003c/span\u003e\n \u003ch3\u003eDuring the ride\u003c/h3\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n Monitoring heart rate, hydration, soundness, behaviour and recovery throughout the day.\n \u003c/p\u003e\n \u003c/article\u003e\n\n \u003carticle class=\u0022egb-card\u0022\u003e\n \u003cspan class=\u0022egb-card-icon\u0022\u003e3\u003c/span\u003e\n \u003ch3\u003eAfter the ride\u003c/h3\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n Supporting recovery, reflecting on performance and adapting future preparation when needed.\n \u003c/p\u003e\n \u003c/article\u003e\n \u003c/div\u003e\n \u003c/section\u003e\n\n \u003c/div\u003e\n\n \u003csection id=\u0022welfare-checks\u0022 class=\u0022egb-welfare-checks-section\u0022\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022egb-container\u0022\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022egb-section-header\u0022\u003e\n \u003ch2\u003eWelfare checks at every stage\u003c/h2\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n Endurance has some of the most comprehensive equine welfare checks in equestrian sport.\n \u003c/p\u003e\n \u003c/div\u003e\n\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022egb-two-col\u0022\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022egb-info-box\u0022\u003e\n \u003ch2\u003eVeterinary assessment and fit-to-continue checks\u003c/h2\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n Horses are assessed by veterinary professionals before, during and/or after competition, depending on the class\n and distance, to ensure they are fit, sound and able to continue comfortably.\n \u003c/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n These checks are an important part of the sport, but equine welfare is about more than passing a vet check.\n It is about everyday care, thoughtful training, correct preparation, appropriate management and always putting\n the horse first.\n \u003c/p\u003e\n \u003c/div\u003e\n\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022egb-blue-box\u0022\u003e\n \u003ch2\u003eRiders know their horses best\u003c/h2\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n Many endurance riders are highly tuned in to their horses’ normal behaviour, fitness and recovery.\n \u003c/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n Riders may use tools such as stethoscopes, thermometers and syringes for hydration or electrolyte support,\n and understand the importance of monitoring heart rate, temperature, hydration, soundness and general wellbeing.\n \u003c/p\u003e\n \u003c/div\u003e\n \u003c/div\u003e\n\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022egb-check-list\u0022\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022egb-check-item\u0022\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeart rate:\u003c/strong\u003e monitoring recovery and fitness throughout training and competition.\u003c/p\u003e\n \u003c/div\u003e\n\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022egb-check-item\u0022\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c/strong\u003e understanding what is normal for the horse and spotting signs of illness early.\u003c/p\u003e\n \u003c/div\u003e\n\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022egb-check-item\u0022\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHydration:\u003c/strong\u003e watching drinking, skin tenting, mucous membranes and overall recovery.\u003c/p\u003e\n \u003c/div\u003e\n\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022egb-check-item\u0022\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoundness:\u003c/strong\u003e noticing subtle changes in way of going, comfort and movement.\u003c/p\u003e\n \u003c/div\u003e\n\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022egb-check-item\u0022\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBehaviour:\u003c/strong\u003e recognising when a horse is not quite themselves and responding appropriately.\u003c/p\u003e\n \u003c/div\u003e\n \u003c/div\u003e\n \u003c/div\u003e\n \u003c/section\u003e\n\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022egb-container\u0022\u003e\n\n \u003csection class=\u0022egb-section\u0022\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022egb-section-header\u0022\u003e\n \u003ch2\u003eWelfare beyond the vet gate\u003c/h2\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n Good welfare is built in the weeks, months and years before an event.\n \u003c/p\u003e\n \u003c/div\u003e\n\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022egb-card-grid four\u0022\u003e\n \u003carticle class=\u0022egb-card featured\u0022\u003e\n \u003cspan class=\u0022egb-card-icon\u0022\u003e+\u003c/span\u003e\n \u003ch3\u003eEveryday care\u003c/h3\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n Appropriate feeding, turnout, hoof care, dental care, veterinary attention and management.\n \u003c/p\u003e\n \u003c/article\u003e\n\n \u003carticle class=\u0022egb-card\u0022\u003e\n \u003cspan class=\u0022egb-card-icon\u0022\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e+\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\n \u003ch3\u003eThoughtful training\u003c/h3\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n Progressive preparation that develops fitness, confidence and resilience over time.\n \u003c/p\u003e\n \u003c/article\u003e\n\n \u003carticle class=\u0022egb-card\u0022\u003e\n \u003cspan class=\u0022egb-card-icon\u0022\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e+\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\n \u003ch3\u003eCorrect preparation\u003c/h3\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n Planning distance, terrain, speed and recovery to suit the individual horse.\n \u003c/p\u003e\n \u003c/article\u003e\n\n \u003carticle class=\u0022egb-card\u0022\u003e\n \u003cspan class=\u0022egb-card-icon\u0022\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e+\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\n \u003ch3\u003eAppropriate decisions\u003c/h3\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n Knowing when to slow down, retire, ask for help or save the horse for another day.\n \u003c/p\u003e\n \u003c/article\u003e\n \u003c/div\u003e\n \u003c/section\u003e\n\n \u003c/div\u003e\n\n \u003csection class=\u0022egb-education-section\u0022\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022egb-container\u0022\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022egb-section-header\u0022\u003e\n \u003ch2\u003eSupporting education and best practice\u003c/h2\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n Endurance GB is committed to helping riders learn, improve and make informed decisions for their horses.\n \u003c/p\u003e\n \u003c/div\u003e\n\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022egb-card-grid\u0022\u003e\n \u003carticle class=\u0022egb-card featured\u0022\u003e\n \u003cspan class=\u0022egb-card-icon\u0022\u003e1\u003c/span\u003e\n \u003ch3\u003eWebinars and learning\u003c/h3\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n Welfare-focused education helps riders continue developing their knowledge and confidence.\n \u003c/p\u003e\n \u003c/article\u003e\n\n \u003carticle class=\u0022egb-card\u0022\u003e\n \u003cspan class=\u0022egb-card-icon\u0022\u003e2\u003c/span\u003e\n \u003ch3\u003eRider support initiatives\u003c/h3\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n Practical support helps riders make decisions around preparation, management and long-term welfare.\n \u003c/p\u003e\n \u003c/article\u003e\n\n \u003carticle class=\u0022egb-card\u0022\u003e\n \u003cspan class=\u0022egb-card-icon\u0022\u003e3\u003c/span\u003e\n \u003ch3\u003eClear communication\u003c/h3\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n Endurance GB aims to be knowledgeable, supportive and clear when communicating about horse welfare.\n \u003c/p\u003e\n \u003c/article\u003e\n \u003c/div\u003e\n\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022egb-highlight-box\u0022\u003e\n \u003ch2\u003eWorking together for welfare\u003c/h2\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n As the National Governing Body for endurance riding in the UK, Endurance GB works with British Equestrian and\n the FEI to support and improve equine welfare standards across the sport.\n \u003c/p\u003e\n \u003c/div\u003e\n \u003c/div\u003e\n \u003c/section\u003e\n\n \u003csection id=\u0022reporting\u0022 class=\u0022egb-reporting-section\u0022\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022egb-container\u0022\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022egb-section-header\u0022\u003e\n \u003ch2\u003eReporting welfare concerns\u003c/h2\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n While Endurance GB, British Equestrian and the FEI all place equine welfare at the forefront of their work, we\n recognise that poor practice can occur in any equestrian discipline and at any level.\n \u003c/p\u003e\n \u003c/div\u003e\n\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022egb-info-box\u0022 style=\u0022margin-bottom: 28px;\u0022\u003e\n \u003ch2\u003eNeglect, abuse, malpractice or avoidable poor welfare are never acceptable\u003c/h2\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n If you witness or have evidence of a welfare concern connected to an endurance event or the training of endurance\n horses, please report it.\n \u003c/p\u003e\n \u003c/div\u003e\n\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022egb-reporting-grid\u0022\u003e\n \u003carticle class=\u0022egb-reporting-card featured\u0022\u003e\n \u003ch3\u003eFEI-level concerns\u003c/h3\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n For FEI-level concerns, please use the FEI Horse Welfare Reporting Hub.\n \u003c/p\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022egb-button-row\u0022\u003e\n \u003ca href=\u0022https://inside.fei.org/fei/fei-reporting-hub/horse-welfare\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022 class=\u0022egb-button egb-button-primary\u0022\u003e\u003cspan style=\u0022color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\u0022\u003eFEI Welfare Reporting Hub\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\n \u003c/div\u003e\n \u003c/article\u003e\n\n \u003carticle class=\u0022egb-reporting-card\u0022\u003e\n \u003ch3\u003eNational-level concerns\u003c/h3\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n For national-level concerns connected to Endurance GB activity, please contact the equine welfare reporting email.\n \u003c/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n Email: \u003ca href=\u0022mailto:equinewelfare@endurancegb.co.uk\u0022 class=\u0022egb-card-link\u0022\u003eequinewelfare@endurancegb.co.uk\u003c/a\u003e\n \u003c/p\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022egb-button-row\u0022\u003e\n \u003ca href=\u0022mailto:equinewelfare@endurancegb.co.uk\u0022 class=\u0022egb-button egb-button-primary\u0022\u003e\u003cspan style=\u0022color: rgb(242, 242, 242);\u0022\u003eReport a welfare concern\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\n \u003c/div\u003e\n \u003c/article\u003e\n \u003c/div\u003e\n\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022egb-highlight-box\u0022\u003e\n \u003ch2\u003eSpeaking up protects horses\u003c/h2\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n Reporting concerns is part of responsible horsemanship. If something is wrong, raising it through the correct\n route helps protect horses and supports a fair, welfare-led sport.\n \u003c/p\u003e\n \u003c/div\u003e\n \u003c/div\u003e\n \u003c/section\u003e\n\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022egb-container\u0022\u003e\n\n \u003csection class=\u0022egb-section\u0022\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022egb-section-header\u0022\u003e\n \u003ch2\u003eWelfare is everyone’s responsibility\u003c/h2\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n Every person involved in endurance riding has a role to play.\n \u003c/p\u003e\n \u003c/div\u003e\n\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022egb-card-grid\u0022\u003e\n \u003carticle class=\u0022egb-card featured\u0022\u003e\n \u003cspan class=\u0022egb-card-icon\u0022\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e+\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\n \u003ch3\u003eListen to your horse\u003c/h3\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n Notice changes in behaviour, recovery, movement and attitude — and act when something feels wrong.\n \u003c/p\u003e\n \u003c/article\u003e\n\n \u003carticle class=\u0022egb-card\u0022\u003e\n \u003cspan class=\u0022egb-card-icon\u0022\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e+\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\n \u003ch3\u003ePrepare carefully\u003c/h3\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n Build fitness progressively and choose distances, speeds and terrain that suit the individual horse.\n \u003c/p\u003e\n \u003c/article\u003e\n\n \u003carticle class=\u0022egb-card\u0022\u003e\n \u003cspan class=\u0022egb-card-icon\u0022\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e+\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\n \u003ch3\u003eSeek advice\u003c/h3\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n Ask for support from vets, farriers, coaches, experienced riders and welfare contacts when needed.\n \u003c/p\u003e\n \u003c/article\u003e\n\n \u003carticle class=\u0022egb-card\u0022\u003e\n \u003cspan class=\u0022egb-card-icon\u0022\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e+\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\n \u003ch3\u003eSpeak up\u003c/h3\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n Report welfare concerns through the correct route when you witness or have evidence of poor practice.\n \u003c/p\u003e\n \u003c/article\u003e\n\n \u003carticle class=\u0022egb-card\u0022\u003e\n \u003cspan class=\u0022egb-card-icon\u0022\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e+\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\n \u003ch3\u003eRespect the partnership\u003c/h3\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n Endurance is built on trust, patience and care between horse and rider.\n \u003c/p\u003e\n \u003c/article\u003e\n\n \u003carticle class=\u0022egb-card\u0022\u003e\n \u003cspan class=\u0022egb-card-icon\u0022\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e+\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\n \u003ch3\u003ePut welfare first\u003c/h3\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n Sometimes the best decision is to slow down, retire, withdraw or wait for another day.\n \u003c/p\u003e\n \u003c/article\u003e\n \u003c/div\u003e\n \u003c/section\u003e\n\n \u003csection class=\u0022egb-final-cta\u0022\u003e\n \u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\u0022color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\u0022\u003eEquine welfare is everybody’s responsibility\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/h2\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n By listening to our horses, preparing them carefully, seeking advice when needed and speaking up when something is\n wrong, we can help ensure endurance remains a sport built on partnership, respect and care.\n \u003c/p\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022egb-button-row\u0022 style=\u0022justify-content: center;\u0022\u003e\n \u003ca href=\u0022mailto:equinewelfare@endurancegb.co.uk\u0022 class=\u0022egb-button egb-button-primary\u0022\u003e\u003cspan style=\u0022color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\u0022\u003eReport a welfare concern\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\n \u003ca href=\u0022https://www.endurancegb.co.uk/Cms/Spaces/EH/Equine+Health+Code+of+Conduct\u0022 class=\u0022egb-button egb-button-secondary\u0022\u003e\u003cspan style=\u0022color: rgb(147, 137, 83);\u0022\u003eEquine Health Code\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003c/section\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003c/section\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e\n 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