Dr David Marlin is one of the equine world’s leading scientists, he has worked at the forefront of equine research for over 30 years, David is the President of the UK National Equine Welfare Council and is the President of the Internationally established Sport Horse Welfare Foundation. In David’s illustrious career, he has:
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- Worked for over 25 years on equine thermoregulation.
- Has had 200+ equine scientific papers published.
- Worked with endurance horses in the Gulf.
- Advised the racing industry on the prevention of injury and better management protocols.
- Worked with the UK Government on legislation.
- Worked with numerous charities on thermal stress.
- Worked at the 1996 Atlanta, 2004 Athens, 2008 Bejing, 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games and 2018 Tryon World Equestrian Games.
- Authored the FEI Guidelines for the National Federations on the management of horses in thermally challenging conditions.
- And for 15 years, David held the position of Senior Scientist and Head of Physiology at the Animal Health Trust.