Horses & the Science of Harmony
Full-length feature film “Horses and the Science of Harmony” examines the nature of harmony between horse and rider through the eyes of three-day event rider Bubby Upton and through the lens of cutting-edge science.
Teenager Invents Horse Care Device
Liam Hackett (16), a Transition Year student at Saint Joseph’s College, Borrisoleigh, has invented, ‘BitFit’ – a device for improved equine comfort and performance. After winning the county final of the Student Enterprise Programme senior category, he is now preparing to represent Tipperary at the national final on May 8.
Music and Toys: Stabled Horse Welfare Studies
Domestic horse management contrasts with their natural behavioural needs, but can various distractions help stalled horses be happier?
RCMP Name a Horse Contest
It’s that time of the year again! The Mounties are looking for up to 10 names for the new horses, who were all born as part of the Musical Ride’s breeding program. Names can be submitted by individual children or on behalf of a school class. The contest runs until April 25. Must live in…
Indigenous USask Student Spends Summer Research Project with Wild Horses
University student Olivia Andres spent a month this summer picking up after wild horses in Nova Scotia. The research project involved looking at parasites and microbiomes within the herd of horses, as well as nutritional balance and stress hormones. Olivia also was required to take identifying photos of the horses while collecting samples.
The Effect of Enrichment Toys on the Welfare of Stalled Horses
Most horses have limited turnout and spend most time standing in stalls. Enrichment toys can help improve welfare. This study compared how different enrichments (hay feeder, activity ball, mirror) affected horse behaviour and physiology.
Half of Horse Owners Cannot Identify Equine Lameness
Lameness is one of the most often reported conditions in horses, and that previous research has suggested a high prevalence of undiagnosed lameness. This project, to investigate owners’ ability and confidence in identifying lameness, involved an online questionnaire completed by 509 people. Each was shown videos of a sound horse, those with fore- and hindlimb…
Purina Offers $20,000 In Student Scholarships
Purina Animal Nutrition and Land O’Lakes Foundation reopened their annual scholarship program. Funds from this program are designed to help students with experience in livestock production and animal stewardship pursue their passions and further their education. Applications will open March 18, 2025. Deadline to register is April 17, 2025.
Can Equine Noses Detect Deadly Plants?
Dr. Izabela Wilk and researchers at the University of Life Sciences in Berlin tested 20 adult Warmbloods that were kept in stalls to see if they could discern a poisonous plant by smell alone.
New Online Course for Youth Interested in Careers in the Horse Industry
Equine Guelph is excited to announce the launch of a new online course designed specifically for youth aged 13-17 who are passionate about horses and interested in exploring careers in the horse industry. The self-paced course, Careers in the Horse World is now available for free for a limited time.