Research
We believe in using scientific evidence to help guide our work. Finding the root causes of welfare problems allows us to help horses by getting to the heart of an issue.
By taking an evidence-based approach to protecting equine welfare, from our own research and investigations undertaken to inform our work, to our undergraduate bursary scheme promoting a greater understanding of equine welfare issues amongst the vets of tomorrow, we are able to help improve and protect horse welfare at all levels. We work in collaboration with academic institutions and organisations from across the equine sector to better understand as well as develop practical solutions to real welfare issues.
Advancing Equine Scientific Excellence
A collaborative approach between industry, research institutes, colleges and universities aiming to advance scientific excellence.
Grants
We offer a small range of grants to help support research on subjects that have an impact on horse welfare.
Horses in our hands
Horses in our hands: the welfare challenges facing the UK's equine population.
Our research and investigations
We believe the best way to influence change is to have a strong and credible evidence base.
Small Grant Schemes
Our Small Grant Scheme helps us support organisations to deliver discrete projects that have synergy with our work.
Successful bursary projects
Some examples of successful bursary research projects funded by World Horse Welfare.
Undergraduate bursaries
The aim of the scheme is to promote a greater understanding of equine welfare issues amongst the vets of tomorrow.
What is Social Licence to Operate?
World Horse Welfare and University of Nottingham researchers have recently published a scientific review of the threats to equestrian sport’s social licence to operate (SLO).
