SOCIAL LICENCE to OPERATE
The social licence to operate (SLO) refers to the ongoing acceptance of a company or industry's standard practices and operating procedures by its employees, stakeholders, and the general public.
SOCIAL LICENCE to OPERATE (SLO) British Carriagedriving Working Group Jane Isaac Andrew May Janet Pilling Rosie Mould Lee Valentine Nicky Gibbard Debbie Daniels Julia Liles
Raising awareness of SLO and Horse Welfare in relation to driving with carriage drivers in the UK Collating information on the topic Identifying issues Sharing solutions with carriage drivers Educating the general public about carriage driving
INFORMATION
Posters to download:   Click on any of the above posters to download a printable PDF
Changing Rein webcast (August 2024): Ethical equestrianism: we discuss the ethics of using horses in sport with Prof. Madeleine Campbell. The ethics of using horses in sport has never been more topical. Join us as we talk to vet, horsewoman and Prof of Veterinary Ethics Madeleine Campbell and we discover that ethics is something everyone loves to talk about.  WATCH ON YouTube ►
British Equestrian ethics & welfare: The Charter for the Horse.	Charter for the Horse
British Equestrian: Equine Welfare and Ethics Advisory Group	Equine Welfare
Be a Guardian initiative - FEI takes leadership in safeguarding the wellbeing of sport horses.	FEI Be a Guardian
FEI Equine Welfare Strategy Action Plan	FEI Equine Welfare
FEI Code of Conduct for the Welfare of the Horse	FEI Code of Conduct
FEI Equine Ethics & Wellbeing Commission	FEI Equine Ethics
Documents:
The British Carriagedriving Working Party on Equine Welfare is pleased to share this insightful graphic from British Equestrian titled "Questions to Ask Yourself: Providing a Good Life." This graphic offers important questions for all equine owners to reflect on when considering the care and well-being of their equine companions. Our horses and ponies give so much to us, enabling us to compete in our chosen discipline. It's vital that we prioritize their health and happiness in return.
Have you ever wondered how to "body score" your equine? Check out the attached graphic from Dengie Horse Feeds for valuable tips on assessing your horse's condition and making adjustments to their diet, exercise, and turnout to keep them in top shape.   Let's continue working together to ensure our horses and ponies lead long, healthy, and happy lives.
Study to Determine International and National Equestrian Expert Opinions on Managing Sporthorse Health and Welfare (Sep 2023)	MDPI Publication
Sporthorse Welfare Foundation Calls for improved education and welfare charter (Nov 2023)	SportHorse Welfare Foundation
Young horses: equine skeletal development	Document & diagram
Equine Ethics and Wellbeing Commission: A Good Life for Horses (2023)	FEI Sports Horse Forum
Presentations & media:
Changing Rein webcast (August 2024): Ethical equestrianism: we discuss the ethics of using horses in sport with Prof. Madeleine Campbell. The ethics of using horses in sport has never been more topical. Join us as we talk to vet, horsewoman and Prof of Veterinary Ethics Madeleine Campbell and we discover that ethics is something everyone loves to talk about.  WATCH ON YouTube ►
Equine welfare and social licence to operate: Relevance for carriage driving (Roly Owens - May 2023)	WORLD HORSE WELFARE
How important is public trust for the future of the horse sport sector? (Feb 2023)	RSPCA Animal Welfare
Ethical equestrianism: we discuss the ethics of using horses in sport with Prof. Madeleine Campbell. Changing Rein webcast (August 2024)	YouTube webcast ►
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