Horse & Hound

Preventing weight gain is key in winning equine obesity battle

PREVENTING weight gain is the key to battling equine obesity – but a pioneering initiative is helping make positive changes, vets believe.

The Horse Trust's Healthiest Body Condition Awards, which have been running since 2019, were presented in some showing classes at Royal Windsor (10–14 May). Vets assessed the animals and presented rosettes to those in the healthiest condition.

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