Obesity is likely to be just as common in horses as it is in the human population. A University of Nottingham study found that at least one in five leisure horses was overweight or obese. Owners were likely to underestimate their horse’s body condition score. Body Condition Scoring (BCS) is a system of evaluating a…
The 2012 summer Olympics in London marked a milestone for international equestrian sport. The first Olympic Games to include dressage, show jumping and eventing took place a century before at the Stockholm, Sweden games. The three equestrian events have been held at every Olympics since then. 1. What was the year the equestrian events of…
Kareem Rosser was born in West Philadelphia. “I’m one of six children – my mom was a single mother,” Kareem said. “My dad just sort of up and left. “I had no idea what was going to get me out,” Kareem said. “But immediately, when I found the horse stable, I knew that was my…
The record for the most miles logged in competitive trail riding by a single horse was set in October, 2008, by a 37-year-old half-Arabian gelding named Elmer Bandit and his owner Mary Anna Wood. Elmer forged a remarkable career in competitive trail-riding, finishing his last competitive ride near Lucas, Iowa, carrying his career tally to…
Hector, a six-year-old Dutch Draught horse, has been recruited by the Forestry Commission for work at Chambers Farm Wood. He is doing his bit to help a rare mammal, the dormouse – which are a tiny fraction of his size. Cutting trees down to stumps will prompt vigorous new growth and fresh food supplies for…