Venturing out for a long day of sample collection on a remote island might be daunting for some researchers, but USask graduate student Victoria Crozier and her colleague, undergraduate student Olivia Andres, jump at the opportunity to explore the sandy shores of Sable Island, Nova Scotia. Sable Island’s feral horses give USask’s team of researchers…
Concerns over equine welfare surrounding the 2024 Paris Olympic Games have led people to scrutinize horse sports closely. But a leading equitation scientist says riders and trainers can seize this opportunity to show the world change is possible.
A recent scientific study by the University of Plymouth, commissioned by the Dartmoor Pony Heritage Trust in partnership with Natural England, has revealed that an increase in the number of native Dartmoor ponies could significantly improve wildlife habitats on the moorland.
Deep within the hills of Eastern Kentucky, amidst reclaimed mine lands near the town of Lovely, Kentucky, ten remarkable horses now graze peacefully across a sprawling 1,000-acre expanse. Unbeknownst to these captivating companions, this land has been earmarked for restoration, with a mission to re-establish ecological balance from years gone by – and remarkably, these…
Horses have made a contribution to mankind’s efforts to colonize the Moon and Mars, by contributing manure for a food-growing experiment.
No one disputes the athleticism required in equestrian events, but few people comprehend the mutual cross-species interaction that is required to accomplish them. Analysis of brain-to-brain communication between horses and humans elicits several new ideas worthy of scientific notice.
Horses in a study failed to learn from humans how to open a box containing food. Those given a full demonstration of how to open the box did no better than the horses given a partial demonstration, or no demonstration at all.
Stall bedding materials range from woodchips to manufactured pellets to traditional straw, as well as many other regional options. Choosing one that’s right for your horses depends several factors.
The results of a pilot study on the effects of rider weight on equine performance shows horses can suffer temporary lameness if rider weight is too high.
What should I feed my horse? Equine nutritionists look both to research and their own experience to answer this question.