In this video, Julie Fiedler explores her paper "The Wicked Situation of Horse Welfare", which aims to gain insights into perspectives on future equine well-being improvements and potential policy considerations. The study surveys experienced horse sport participants, gathering their views on current best practices in managing venues, feeding and watering horses, monitoring fitness to participate, and considering horse behaviors. The video delves into the detailed descriptions provided by respondents, discussing what could be improved in venue design and management, horse health and well-being, governance and policy, as well as education and research. Finally, the video presents recommended policy considerations based on the findings of this comprehensive study.

Julie Fielder is a PhD Candidate with the University of Melbourne, she holds a MSc in Communication and has been the long-standing Executive Officer at Horse SA, an advocacy organisation connecting government, the horse industry and the wider horse community. Julie is currently working on the #futurehorse project which investigates the attitudes of horse activity participants regarding horse welfare practices in racing, riding, sports, and tourism. The future goal of the project is to develop welfare focused recommendation that will inform organisational equine welfare policy and practices. Julie remains passionate about promoting the values associated with keeping and riding horses in our community and encourages everyone to engage with the local horse organisation and advocate forwards to government.