Noise Anxiety in Horses
The distress arising from noise can lead to negative welfare consequences for horses. Noise anxiety is an over-reaction to loud noises commonly seen in pets. It can greatly affect not only their welfare, but their management.
Researchers Study Factors Leading To Show Jumping Faults
Not all show jumping fences are created equal, and the proof is in the faults. According to a recent study, elite show jumpers are more likely to knock down bars later in the course than earlier. They’re also at an increased risk of faulting on vertical water jumps and combinations.
Feral Horses Play Important Role in French Rewilding Project
What was once a massive cornfield at the French-German border has become a haven of biodiversity and a green energy site, following a rewilding effort that’s now home to a wide variety of plants and animals—including a herd of Polish Konik horses that has been imported to help maintain the terrain.
Midway University to Offer Fully Online Equine Degree
Course work in the program will cover broad topics including equine anatomy and equine healthcare management, as well as courses focused on the marketing, legal, and financial aspects of buying and selling horses, regardless of breed. Students will also cover concepts focused on building and developing a fan base through equine tourism.
How Horses Heat Up and Cool Down Varies Considerably
As the planet heats up, so will our equine athletes. Belgian and Australian researchers recently reported that it’s more important than ever to understand how hot horses get during and after exercise, as well as how fast they recover.
Choosing the Correct Length Stirrup Leather
Knowing how to measure stirrup leathers will help you to feel secure and comfortable in the saddle. The precise length you decide to ride with is up to personal choice, influenced by your horse’s conformation and your own physical build, but starting out with the appropriate length of leathers that will give you the flexibility…
App to Tackle Horse Obesity
A free weight management app developed by the University of Glasgow and one of its PhD students has been created to help owners monitor horse bodyweight and condition.
Study: Horses Know When You Might Be Wrong
Would your horse believe you if you told him where to find a hidden carrot? He might—if he thought you knew where that carrot was. According to the results of a study by French and Japanese behaviorists, horses can tell whether we’ve been paying attention and then decide whether to trust the information we give…
Do Horses Know Their Names?
If a horse responds when a handler says, “Ginger, come here,” is it because Ginger has associated the word with a treat, or is it because she thinks, “I am Ginger”?
British Racing Changing Jump Colors To Improve Horse Welfare
131 obstacles were analyzed across 11 racecourses using cutting-edge camera equipment to establish which colors would be most visible to a horse. Once identified, behavioral responses were then tested with 14 horses. Now March 14, 2022 will mark the start of a new era over jumps in Britain as obstacles begin turning white as part…