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This video explores the environmental impact of sport horses, focusing on greenhouse gas emissions. It covers the findings of a study commissioned by the European Equestrian Federation, led by researchers Iris Huisman, Theun Vellinga, Karin Groenestein, and Hassan Pishgar Komleh. The video explains how horses, including their digestion and transportation for competitions, contributes to their carbon footprint. It also discusses the significant differences in emissions between dressage and jumping horses, emphasising the role of transport in overall emissions. The video highlights the broader implications for environmental sustainability in equestrian sports.

Iris Huisman is a researcher in the field of Animal Farming Systems at Wageningen University in the Netherlands. Her research focuses on sustainable dairying, with a specific interest in animal welfare and greenhouse gas emissions.