Prospects for the French equine industry in 2030. Four contrasting scenarios to inform decision-making

Prospective de la filière équine française à l'horizon 2030. Quatre scénarios contrastés pour éclairer la décision

Christine Jez (), Bernard Coudurier, Marion Cressent, Florence Méa and Philippe Perrier-Cornet
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Christine Jez: DEPE - Délégation à l'Expertise scientifique collective, à la Prospective et aux Etudes - INRA - Institut National de la Recherche Agronomique
Bernard Coudurier: SDAR VDL - SDAR Val-de-Loire - INRA - Institut National de la Recherche Agronomique
Marion Cressent: Institut Français du Cheval et de l'Equitation
Florence Méa: Institut Français du Cheval et de l'Equitation
Philippe Perrier-Cornet: Marchés, Organisations, Institutions et Stratégies d'Acteurs - Cirad - Centre de Coopération Internationale en Recherche Agronomique pour le Développement - INRA - Institut National de la Recherche Agronomique - CIHEAM-IAMM - Centre International de Hautes Etudes Agronomiques Méditerranéennes - Institut Agronomique Méditerranéen de Montpellier - CIHEAM - Centre International de Hautes Études Agronomiques Méditerranéennes - Montpellier SupAgro - Institut national d’études supérieures agronomiques de Montpellier

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Abstract: To plan for the knowledge and innovation needs of tomorrow, but also to help stakeholders anticipate future developments, the French National Institute for Agricultural Research (INRA) and the French Institute for Horses and Horse Riding (IFCE) have joined forces to conduct a scenario building exercise for the French equine industry in 2030. Exploring different futures sheds new light on a context which opposes increasing popular interest in equestrian activities and horse racing, and difficulties due to the decline of State support, the increase in international competition, societal changes regarding animal welfare and the harmonization of regulations at the European level. The analysis of past and current trends, and potential shifts thereof has led to four scenarios characterized by different horse usages, different horse populations, and jobs. However, they raise shared concerns in terms of (i) the relationship between man and the horse, (ii) economic efficiency, (iii) environmental issues, (iv) preservation of breeds and pressure on surfaces, and (v) health, animal welfare and looking after animals up to and beyond death. These questions call for research development in the fields of animal behaviour, economic and social sciences, breeding and genetic improvement. They also emphasize the need to improve knowledge and innovation transmission.

Date: 2013
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Published in INRA Productions Animales, 2013, 26 (1), pp.51-64

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