This book is dedicated to the protection of horses, ponies and donkeys and is based on first-hand international experience from a lifetime spent with horses-hunting, racing and welfare-whether with The Pony Club, The Jockey Club or international horse charity. Horse Welfare, Use not Abuse is about all equines from The Pony Club to the highest levels of performance-racing, show jumping, eventing and endurance riding. The book challenges all horse and pony owners to care better for their animals. In his travels, Christopher has met the leaders of most of the equestrian sports both nationally and internationally. Stories about some of these are featured, as well as anecdotes about the work of World Horse Welfare, calling on his role as a leading regulator, chairman of World Horse Welfare and lifelong horseman. From a position of authority-he held one of the highest profile jobs in the Jockey Club, steward in charge of enforcing the rules of horse racing-he provides an insight into the high stakes world of racing where winning is everything. In a sport where controversy is never far away, he calls for tougher measures to fight drug abuse. He believes the real victims are the horses.
There is a warning to the professionals in the sport that they have a duty of care not just for the horses, which are the real stars, but for the sport they enjoy. The author calls for closer attention to be given to horses, donkeys and mules in the developing world as they are the backbone of the poorest countries; they are often the only means of transporting people and goods, the only power with which to work the land and, far from being a luxury, are an absolute necessity for their owners' survival. Horses are beautiful animals that can work with their owners to the best effect; it is only right that they should all be cared for with respect so that the partnership is more equal, one of working together and free from abuse.
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'An informative, but also enjoyable, read which cleverly combines facts and figures about the equine industry with the author's personal stories and experiences. ... It would have been a useful tool to have during the first year of my Equine studies degree; I would definitely recommend it to anyone looking to have a career in the equine industry'. Pony Club Team -------------------- '...an absorbing account of the charity's work across the world... Above all, his book is about the transformative power of horses to change the lives of individuals and whole communities, when treated with the care and respect they deserve'. CLA Magazine -------------------- '...the book was fascinating... I learned a great deal from this extremely knowledgeable and commpassionate author. I would thoroughly recommend this book to anyone who has even the slightest interest in animals and thier welfare'. Alan Stewart, Wildlife Dective ---------------- 'As soon as I started reading I was absolutely hooked. ... Much of the information is given at first hand, which makes it lively and engaging. This is a must read for anyone who loves horses, who is interested in animal welfare or who just wants a really informative read'. Horse and Countryside -------------------- '...he shares his first-hand experience of a life spent with horses, in hunting, racing and equine welfare, and shares his opinions for how life for working and leisure horses - at home and abroad - could be improved'. Horse Magazine -------------------- '...an eye-opening account... Christopher Hall has played his part in enforcing the rules of racing over many years and has some very illuminating, and sometimes amusing, tales to tell in his regard. Jim Johnston, Northern Times -------------------- '...is a masterpiece of knowledge and insight...into the welfare issues that affect the equine world as a whole. ...a real snapshot of life and issues...is a book that should be read by anyone involved with horses at any level... it gives a real sense of joy...' Everything Horse Magazine -------------------- '...a thoughtful, well-argues, wide-ranging discourse on the equine world...Hall comments with the intimate experience of having ridden and adjudicated on riding in the professional sport'. Racing Sport
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35 black & white halftones, 20 colour illustrations
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Höhe: 241 mm
Breite: 162 mm
Dicke: 17 mm
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ISBN-13
978-1-84995-163-0 (9781849951630)
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Schweitzer Klassifikation
Christopher Hall, OBE, TD, DL, Solicitor, was a Trustee of Racing Welfare and a former Steward of the Jockey Club, chairing their Disciplinary Committee; a former Chairman of the London International Horse Show, Olympia and the South of England Agricultural Society; and a former Chairman of World Horse Welfare.
