equine welfare

silhouette of lady and horse at the bottom with a orange sunset behind them. The tirle reads the 5 freedoms. the mindful equine partnerships logo is in the bottom right corner.

The 5 freedoms was the first widely accepted evidence-based framework to capture the key aspects of animal welfare in one model. The concept of the internationally recognised Five Freedoms originated with the 1965 UK Brambell report. The Five Freedoms were later expanded upon by the Farm Animal Welfare Council (FAWC) and represents the welfare of …

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What is PTSD? Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is an anxiety disorder caused by very stressful, frightening or distressing events. Symptoms Human symptoms of PTSD  can vary over time and vary from person to person. Human PTSD symptoms can be grouped into four types: intrusive memories, avoidance, negative changes in thinking and mood, and changes in …

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