This article explores the origins of horsepower as a unit of measurement and how it applies to both machines and living creatures. Often used in discussions about cars, engines, and other machinery, horsepower has its roots in the world of horses. But just how much power does a horse actually have?
Horses sleep while standing to balance their need for sleep against the ever-looming threat of predators. This interesting article explains how they manage to do that!
A new study has shown that the degree of poll flexion in a ridden horse can affect his welfare. Horses are obligate nasal breathers, meaning they cannot swap to breathing through their mouths when their oxygen needs increase, as humans do. Because of this, horses have limitations on how much air they can take in, which…
What does it mean when we say a horse is camped out or parked and why do we use those terms?
From innovative materials and equipment designed to improve the performance of both horse and rider performance to cutting-edge data analysis tools that provide unprecedented insights into racing strategies, technology has revolutionized horse racing in countless ways.
A fresh study has improved our understanding of what degree of poll flexion may be appropriate from a welfare standpoint in dressage and showjumping horses, with a difference of just 15 degrees having a major effect.
Horses’ physiques, from the top of their ears to the tips of their hooves, are designed to make them agile and quick in flight. Their hearing is a significant component of that. Understanding the language of a horse’s ears as well as the impact of what they hear on their behavior can help us gain…
The effects of stirrup length and saddle tilt have been highlighted in a recent study, with a significant influence found on rider kinetics.
The team at Equine Science Talk International has looked into the types of horses that are most likely to show innovative behaviour, and the types of behaviour they show. Includes a 5 minute video.
In the wild, horses must be alert for predators that might attack them. This means that even domesticated horses are hardwired to be aware of danger and can scare easily. Unfortunately, this so-called “startle response” or “spooking” is reflexive, and horses often cannot distinguish between the danger a Florida panther might present versus a plastic bag…