Abstract
Equine obesity is one of the biggest welfare concerns facing our leisure horses today. As a preventable issue, with many serious consequences, obesity should be simple to fix (by reducing energy input and increasing exercise) – yet this issue remains one of the most complex and pervasive problems for the UK's horses. Despite many campaigns to raise awareness and improve owner education, levels of obesity in horses are thought to be as high as ever. In this article, we unpick some insights gained from the fields of psychology, sociology and human behaviour, which will help practitioners to find ways to buck the trend and encourage the equine community to manage horses' weight proactively.
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