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The aim is to better understand rider/horse weight ratios across the sport and support informed, welfare-first conversations.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEarly results are encouraging, with most combinations sitting around a \u003cstrong\u003e15.5% rider/horse weight ratio\u003c/strong\u003e. So far, only \u003cstrong\u003e4% of combinations\u003c/strong\u003e have been recorded at or above the commonly used \u003cstrong\u003e20% guideline\u003c/strong\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe initial findings reflect the strong welfare culture already present within the Endurance GB community. However, more responses are needed before the organisation can draw wider conclusions or share the data more publicly.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRiders are therefore being encouraged to complete the short Suitably Mounted research survey \u003cstrong\u003eafter each and every ride\u003c/strong\u003e. The survey link will be sent out alongside ride feedback forms, making it quick and easy for members to take part.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBella Fricker, Endurance GB Marketing Director, said:\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“Firstly, I want to say a huge thank you to everyone who has completed the survey so far. The early results are really encouraging and show what many of us already know — that endurance riders take horse welfare incredibly seriously.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“Endurance as a sport is under a lot of public scrutiny, so it is really important that we are able to show, with robust data, how proactive and forward-thinking Endurance GB is when it comes to welfare.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“My hope is that by the end of the season, we will have a strong enough data set to share these findings more widely and use them to showcase our fabulous sport in national equestrian media. 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