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\u003ch2\u003eSupporting horse welfare through informed partnerships\u003c/h2\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n At Endurance GB, horse welfare is at the heart of everything we do.\n \u003c/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n The Suitably Mounted Initiative has been developed to support riders in understanding the partnership between\n horse and rider — helping ensure horses remain comfortable, capable and happy in their work.\n \u003c/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n The aim is simple: give riders access to information, reassurance and practical support so they can make informed\n decisions with confidence.\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\u003eEducation-led\u003c/h3\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n This initiative is about awareness, guidance and practical support.\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\u003eWelfare-focused\u003c/h3\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n Supporting horse comfort, capability, soundness and long-term wellbeing.\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\u003eSupportive\u003c/h3\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n No judgement, no recording and no enforcement — just help when riders want it.\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=\u0022meaning\u0022 class=\u0022egb-blue-section\u0022\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022egb-container\u0022\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022egb-definition-box\u0022\u003e\n \u003ch2\u003eWhat does “suitably mounted” mean?\u003c/h2\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n Being suitably mounted means that a horse and rider are well matched.\n \u003c/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n This includes considering:\n \u003c/p\u003e\n \u003cul\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eHorse and rider \u003cstrong\u003eweight ratio\u003c/strong\u003e.\u003c/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eHorse \u003cstrong\u003efitness and condition\u003c/strong\u003e.\u003c/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConformation and build\u003c/strong\u003e.\u003c/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eRider \u003cstrong\u003ebalance and skill\u003c/strong\u003e.\u003c/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003etype of work\u003c/strong\u003e being asked.\u003c/li\u003e\n \u003c/ul\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n A commonly used guideline suggests that the combined weight of rider and tack should not exceed\n \u003cstrong\u003e20% of the horse’s bodyweight\u003c/strong\u003e.\n \u003c/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n However, this is just one part of the picture — suitability is about the whole partnership, not a single number.\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\u003eWhy are we doing this?\u003c/h2\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n The Suitably Mounted Initiative has been introduced to support horse welfare and give riders clear, practical guidance.\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\u003eSupport welfare\u003c/h3\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n Helping protect horse welfare and long-term soundness.\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\u003ePractical guidance\u003c/h3\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n Providing riders with clear, useful information.\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\u003eInformed decisions\u003c/h3\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n Encouraging confidence and good horsemanship.\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\u003eEvidence-based understanding\u003c/h3\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n Building knowledge of horse–rider combinations in endurance.\n \u003c/p\u003e\n \u003c/article\u003e\n \u003c/div\u003e\n\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022egb-stat-grid\u0022\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022egb-stat-card\u0022\u003e\n \u003cstrong\u003e80%\u003c/strong\u003e\n of members support the 20% guideline\n \u003c/div\u003e\n\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022egb-stat-card\u0022\u003e\n \u003cstrong\u003e90%\u003c/strong\u003e\n of riders report they are already within guidelines\u003c/div\u003e\n \u003c/div\u003e\n\n \u003cp style=\u0022color: var(--egb-grey); font-size: 1.05rem;\u0022\u003e\n This reflects the strong welfare culture already present within the Endurance GB community.\n \u003c/p\u003e\n \u003c/section\u003e\n\n \u003csection class=\u0022egb-section\u0022\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022egb-quote-grid\u0022\u003e\n \u003carticle class=\u0022egb-quote-card\u0022\u003e\n \u003ch3\u003eIt’s not just about weight\u003c/h3\u003e\n \u003cblockquote\u003e\n “While weight ratios can be a useful starting point, they are only one part of the picture. Factors such as the\n horse’s conformation, fitness, condition and the rider’s balance all play an important role in determining what\n a horse can comfortably carry. It’s about looking at the whole partnership.”\n \u003ccite\u003e— Dr Tamzin Furtado, endurance rider, researcher and one of the founders of the Suitably Mounted Group\u003c/cite\u003e\n \u003c/blockquote\u003e\n \u003c/article\u003e\n\n \u003carticle class=\u0022egb-quote-card\u0022\u003e\n \u003ch3\u003eA word from our Welfare Director\u003c/h3\u003e\n \u003cblockquote\u003e\n “Horse welfare is central to everything we do in endurance riding. This initiative is about helping riders\n better understand their partnership with their horse. Most of our members are already well within the recommended\n guidelines, but having access to accurate information allows riders to make informed decisions with confidence.\n It’s not about judgement or enforcement — it’s about education and good horsemanship.”\n \u003ccite\u003e— John Coldicott, Endurance GB Welfare Director\u003c/cite\u003e\n \u003c/blockquote\u003e\n \u003c/article\u003e\n \u003c/div\u003e\n \u003c/section\u003e\n\n \u003c/div\u003e\n\n \u003csection id=\u0022rides\u0022 class=\u0022egb-ride-section\u0022\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022egb-container\u0022\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022egb-ride-grid\u0022\u003e\n \u003cdiv\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022egb-section-header\u0022\u003e\n \u003ch2\u003eWhat does this mean at rides?\u003c/h2\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n At selected rides throughout the season, riders may have access to practical support and information.\n \u003c/p\u003e\n \u003c/div\u003e\n\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022egb-card-grid two\u0022\u003e\n \u003carticle class=\u0022egb-card featured\u0022\u003e\n \u003cspan class=\u0022egb-card-icon\u0022\u003e+\u003c/span\u003e\n \u003ch3\u003eFree horse weighbridge\u003c/h3\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n Riders may have the opportunity to weigh their horse and better understand bodyweight.\n \u003c/p\u003e\n \u003c/article\u003e\n\n \u003carticle class=\u0022egb-card\u0022\u003e\n \u003cspan class=\u0022egb-card-icon\u0022\u003e+\u003c/span\u003e\n \u003ch3\u003eBody condition scoring\u003c/h3\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n Practical support to help assess condition alongside weight and workload.\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\u003eNutrition advice\u003c/h3\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n Support from Baileys Horse Feeds at selected rides.\n \u003c/p\u003e\n \u003c/article\u003e\n\n \u003carticle class=\u0022egb-card\u0022\u003e\n \u003cspan class=\u0022egb-card-icon\u0022\u003e+\u003c/span\u003e\n \u003ch3\u003eOptional rider and tack weighing\u003c/h3\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n Riders may choose to weigh themselves and their tack to better understand the full picture.\n \u003c/p\u003e\n \u003c/article\u003e\n \u003c/div\u003e\n \u003c/div\u003e\n\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022egb-image-panel\u0022\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\u0022https://www.endurancegb.co.uk/Client/Images/Cms/Baileys_-_Weighbridge.jpg\u0022 alt=\u0022Baileys Horse Feeds weighbridge at an endurance ride\u0022 data-image=\u0022uc7fh530d2li\u0022\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n \u003c/div\u003e\n \u003c/div\u003e\n\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022egb-highlight-box\u0022\u003e\n \u003ch2\u003eCompletely voluntary\u003c/h2\u003e\n \u003cul\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eCompletely voluntary.\u003c/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eNot recorded.\u003c/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eNot linked to results.\u003c/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eProvided in a supportive environment.\u003c/li\u003e\n \u003c/ul\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n It is simply an opportunity to know your numbers and better understand your horse.\n \u003c/p\u003e\n \u003c/div\u003e\n \u003c/div\u003e\n \u003c/section\u003e\n\n \u003csection class=\u0022egb-green-section\u0022\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022egb-container\u0022\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022egb-support-box\u0022\u003e\n \u003cdiv\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\u0022https://www.endurancegb.co.uk/Client/Images/Cms/Untitled_design__9_.png\u0022 alt=\u0022Baileys Horse Feeds\u0022 data-image=\u0022dxx7g7digncw\u0022\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n \u003c/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv\u003e\n \u003ch2\u003eSupported by Baileys Horse Feeds\u003c/h2\u003e\n \u003cblockquote\u003e\n “Understanding a horse’s bodyweight and condition is a fundamental part of responsible horse management,\n helping owners tailor their horses’ diets to achieve an optimum balance of condition and fitness. By bringing\n our weighbridge and nutrition team directly to rides, we hope to give riders easy access to practical information\n that can help support their horse’s health, performance and long-term wellbeing.”\n \u003ccite\u003e— Jane Buchan, Marketing Manager, Baileys Horse Feeds\u003c/cite\u003e\n \u003c/blockquote\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-approach-box\u0022\u003e\n \u003ch2\u003eA supportive approach\u003c/h2\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n We recognise that conversations around weight and suitability can feel sensitive.\n \u003c/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n That’s why our approach is simple:\n \u003c/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n \u003cstrong\u003eNo judgement. No recording. No enforcement.\u003c/strong\u003e\n \u003c/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n Just:\n \u003c/p\u003e\n \u003cul\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eEducation.\u003c/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eAwareness.\u003c/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eSupport.\u003c/li\u003e\n \u003c/ul\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n Endurance has always been the sport that suits everybody and every horse — and this initiative is about protecting\n that, while continuing to prioritise horse welfare.\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003c/section\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022egb-container\u0022\u003e\n\n \u003csection class=\u0022egb-contact-section\u0022\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022egb-contact-grid\u0022\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022egb-contact-card\u0022\u003e\n \u003ch2\u003eNeed support or advice?\u003c/h2\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n If you have any questions or would like to talk things through, John Coldicott, Endurance GB Welfare Director,\n is always happy to help.\n \u003c/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n Whether you’re unsure about suitability, looking for reassurance, or just want a friendly, informal conversation,\n Endurance GB is here to support you.\n \u003c/p\u003e\n \u003cblockquote style=\u0022margin: 0 0 14px; color: var(--egb-grey);\u0022\u003e\n “These conversations are always best had openly and supportively. 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