Horses, much like people, seem to get better quality sleep at night if they get plenty of fresh air, exercise and opportunities to socialize during the day. Of course, it also helps to have a comfortable place to lie down at night. A study from Germany sought to determine how housing and management affect equine…
Weight tapes have always entailed a tradeoff: They’re portable and easy to use, yet they aren’t especially accurate. But a study from Scotland shows that—used properly—a weight tape can be helpful for managing a horse’s condition and protecting his health. University of Edinburgh researchers worked with a British feed company to investigate the utility of…
Horses are social creatures that enjoy being around other horses and quite often, people, too. The people in their lives typically become part of their herd. And, like all animals, they have ways of telling you that they enjoy your company and see you as a friend.
What a great resource! Here are instructions showing 21 animated knots that are primarily used for securing horses, but may also be useful elsewhere. The knots are even broken down into categories of use for different situations.
Equus Magazine put together a 6-question quiz to see how savvy we are about extrusion, amino acids, gut health, insulin resistance and other equine nutrition topics. Care to give it a try?
Discover the potential uses and benefits of horses in therapy, and how you can get involved, in this free one-hour webinar, August 21.. Register as space is limited. What will you learn? The various uses of horses in a variety of therapeutic goals Why horses are beneficial in therapy How equine-assisted services can impact horses…
The Bill Galvin Racing Alliance (BGRA) is looking for young aspiring writers and artists to submit entries for its two Youth Contests with the Aug. 31 deadline fast approaching. For the Youth Literary Derby, Ontario students in Grades 3 to 8 may submit either a poem or a short story about something Standardbred related. There…
Feed manufacturer Dengie carried out the preliminary study comparing accuracy of three weight tapes and comparing values to weighbridge readings. The initial finding is that values vary by 20% or more, “generally underestimating bodyweight, especially on bigger horses”.
Learning about how your horse sees can improve performance and communication.
As part of Breyer Animal Creation’s 75th anniversary celebration in 2025, Breyer is throwing a “Why My Favorite Horse Would Love to be a Breyer Model” essay contest. The contest is open to essays (maximum 250 words) about real horses and ponies of all breeds, types, and abilities—whether they’re a show ring champion or a…