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Where Welfare Wins

JUST EQUESTRIAN SOLUTIONS - CONSULTANCY

Dr Karen Luke

Equestrian sport needs great horse welfare

Every equestrian loves their horse and would do just about anything to keep them safe and healthy.

Yet, horse welfare scandals are becoming more frequent, and equestrian sports pinnacle event, the Olympics, was plagued by horses with blue tongues and growing calls for equestrian to be banned.

"Programs that build a partnership mindset to facilitate knowledge exchange between all stakeholders are needed."

Dr. Karen Luke

Dr Karen Luke is here to help clubs, organisations and businesses navigate the change needed so they can succeed into the future.

Karen has worked for many years in the fields of communication and education, as well as her time spent researching and teaching in academia, making her well placed to help you and your organisation.

Services include:

  • change strategy development and implementation planning

  • policy development and updating

  • education programs and materials

  • presentations

  • workshops

Karen is available to work both in person and virtually.

Whatever your sport, however big or small your organisation...we can help

Education & Workshops

Presentations

Policy & Planning

Why do we have a growing horse welfare crisis in equestrian sport?

There are many reasons for this escalating problem, some stem from within the horse industry, while others come from changing values among the general public. Irrespective of the reasons, equestrian sport is in trouble, and change is crucial to protect its long term future.

Not sure where to start?

Change is challenging.

It's natural to worry if others will embrace change or feel left behind.

Karen understands the delicate balance between creating change and bringing people with you.

Her approach is collaborative and engaging and she can help you find the right place to start.

Dr Karen Luke has appeared and her work featured

in a lot of different places

These are some of the organisations who have featured Karen's work or where she has written, taught or presented as a guest expert.

And don't forget her podcast...

Customer Feedback

Dr. Luke has helped people just like you.

Thank you for all your help leading into the [welfare update] event. I cannot tell you how much I appreciate it and how much you helped!

Kristen
Two horses are standing on a red track, with one in the foreground wearing a saddle and a white cloth bearing the number 4 and the name 'CHATEAUBRIANT'. The background shows a green wooded area and part of a racetrack setup.
Two horses are standing on a red track, with one in the foreground wearing a saddle and a white cloth bearing the number 4 and the name 'CHATEAUBRIANT'. The background shows a green wooded area and part of a racetrack setup.

Hunter Valley, NSW

I think this workshop should be done as an activity at equestrian organisations, riding schools and any institution involved with horses.

A person is riding a white horse in an outdoor riding arena bordered by a wooden fence. The rider wears a helmet and casual riding apparel. The background features lush green trees and another horse in a pasture, contributing to a serene and natural setting.
A person is riding a white horse in an outdoor riding arena bordered by a wooden fence. The rider wears a helmet and casual riding apparel. The background features lush green trees and another horse in a pasture, contributing to a serene and natural setting.
Carol

Ontario, Canada

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