{"id":43668,"date":"2022-03-21T03:40:20","date_gmt":"2022-03-21T07:40:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ehorses.com\/magazine\/?post_type=news&p=43668"},"modified":"2022-03-21T04:59:02","modified_gmt":"2022-03-21T08:59:02","slug":"from-racehorse-to-therapy-horse-a-second-career","status":"publish","type":"news","link":"https:\/\/www.ehorses.com\/magazine\/news\/from-racehorse-to-therapy-horse-a-second-career\/","title":{"rendered":"From racehorse to therapy horse – a second career?"},"content":{"rendered":"

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]A study by the University of Bristol shows that racehorses can be trained as therapy horses instead of being euthanised or slaughtered.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Every year, more than 7000 racehorses end their careers in the UK. Many of them move on to eventing and leisure riding – but some are also euthanised or slaughtered<\/strong>. In many cases, the retired racehorses could be retrained as therapy horses, according to a study by the University of Bristol. The scientists want to develop an evidence-based standard for the selection and training of former racehorses.<\/p>\n

“There is growing evidence of the benefits of equine-assisted services for humans,<\/strong>” says Dr Joanna Hockenhull. “I hope this project will show people that they (race horses) can have an amazing second career.” A racehorse’s career<\/strong> can last between 2 and 10 years.<\/strong> Since a Thoroughbred will live 25 to 30 years, the study is also crucial for their long-term well-being. Veterans and children with disabilities, as well as people struggling with mental health issues, could benefit from therapy horses.<\/p>\n

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