As the year draws to a close, H&H investigates the situation – and looks at possible solutions

What happens when we stop viewing horses through our own lens and start considering life from theirs? Emily Bevan reports from World Horse Welfare’s annual conference, where leading experts share powerful insights on behaviour, empathy and the environments we create

Obesity remains one of the biggest threats to equine welfare — but vets and charities say real progress is now visible in many yards, clinics and competition arenas. Stephanie Bateman finds out what is changing, what still isn’t, and why this is no time to take the pressure off the fight against fat horses

Horse welfare is as critical as ever as we enjoy Christmas jollity. Howard Newitt MRCVS explains how racehorses are cared for during the festive racing period

Equine welfare organisations look back at a challenging year in the sector, as rising costs are still biting deep

Mental health can shape not just a rider’s performance, but their horse’s wellbeing. Oscar Williams discovers how to recognise the signs – and why it’s sometimes braver not to ride