Panama
We are creating sustainable network of equine service providers and work directly with the Ministry of Agriculture to educate horse owners on equine welfare.
We are creating sustainable network of equine service providers and work directly with the Ministry of Agriculture to educate horse owners on equine welfare.
Why we work here?
Working equids in the Panama are used for transporting goods and people, as well as in agricultural tasks. Poor body condition and multiple wounds are evident amongst many of the working equids due to inadequate saddlery equipment and coupled with limited access to services such as equine trained veterinarians and farriers.
The University of Panama conducted a study to gain baseline information about the working equids within the five remote communities (174 horses included in the study). This study showed that 60% of working equids have at least 1 injury which is primarily caused by poor harness equipment or hoofing problems.
What we are doing?
World Horse Welfare has been working in Panama since 2015 and has recently partnered with Fundacion Para la Capacitacion y Asistencia Equina en Panama (F.U.C.A.E.P). Creating sustainable network of equine service providers in the area of Colcesito and working directly with Ministry of Agriculture (MIDA) to help educate horse owners on equine welfare.
F.U.C.A.E.P want to make a lasting impact in Panama and have made links with local government offices such as MIDA and are also working with the Association Panama Medical Vets and the University of Panama.
Meet a team member
Yaritza González is an Equine Welfare Promoter and belongs to the community of Coclesito. She has participated with the equine programme since November 2017. She promotes equine welfare in different communities through training and practical activities in the field.
