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THE results of a survey into public perception of equestrian sport should be a “wake-up call” to all in the industry – but if we take action and work together, we can overcome the challenges.

An independent survey commissioned by World Horse Welfare, conducted by YouGov from a representative sample of the public, found that 20% of respondents did not support the continued involvement of horses in sport, under any circumstances, and 40% only supported this if their welfare is improved (see box).

World Horse Welfare CEO Roly Owers said: “This is the first survey we have undertaken on this important subject, and the findings should be a wake-up call to everyone involved in equestrian sports. I’m

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