Investigation of the Equine Sector

Investigation of the equine area of the sector: Animals used for work, sport, recreation and on display

Under the Australian Animal Welfare Strategy (AAWS), six broad working groups have been established, and cover all animal use sectors.

The Animals Used for Work, Sport, Recreation and on Display Working Group (WSRD WG) has the responsibility to develop and implement the action plan for the sector relating to work, sport, recreation and display using animals. This is a large and diverse sector.

The WSRD WG decided that the first step towards the development of policies for sustainable improvement in animal welfare within the sector in Australia was to review the policies, programs and systems currently in place for many of the identified groups in the sector. The review (Atkinson 2006) also examined the adequacy and content of existing and proposed training programs relevant to animal welfare in this area of animal use. This information has been used to build on the
strengths identified in the system and identify areas for improvement.

The current document builds on the outcomes of the first review, and presents information collected in an attempt to answer some of the questions it raised.

Investigation of the equine area of the sector: Animals used for work, sport, recreation and on display.  A report for the Australian Animal Welfare Strategy  PDF [333kb]