Horses have a much wider thermoneutral zone then humans do. Research has shown this means a fit and healthy unclipped horse typically feels cold only when the weather creates temperatures below 0°C and they feel hot when it reaches 25°C. Humans have a much narrower thermoneutral zone of between 25 and 30°C. So when we…
A study by the British Horse Society, in conjunction with the Electric Vehicle Association Scotland, sought to determine how well horses could hear electric vehicles and what their reaction to these electric vehicles was.
Pasturing horses can promote better mental and physical health compared to stalling. While pastures allow horses the opportunity to increase their physical activity, factors such as weather may impact whether or not they take advantage of this opportunity. Researchers at Michigan State University evaluated the effects of temperature, humidity, precipitation and wind speed on horse…
When it comes to evaluating horses, their movement has always been a primary focus. Now research suggests that more consideration should be given to what a horse’s posture says about his health.
To maximize a strong and productive relationship with our horses, a better understanding of how horses perceive the world is helpful. Their sensory environment is not ours and we can never experience it firsthand. But by learning about it and observing our horses carefully, we can enjoy a better connection with this beautiful animal.
In most cases, the majority of a horse’s diet should consist of forage, such as hay. A hay analysis can help you determine if your horse is on a well-balanced diet and can also be useful when managing horses diagnosed with nutrition-related disorders. When reading a hay analysis, values will be reported “as sampled” and…
Do you know your horse conformation phrases? Here are some common conformation terms and phrases. See what you know and maybe learn something new!
Domestic stables potentially create several challenges in terms of sleep quantity and quality for horses.
A look at some of the colleges in North America which offer courses in all things equine, from veterinary to race riding to breeding.
As the COVID-19 pandemic reminded us, we humans are social animals who can suffer mentally from isolation. New research supports the view that horses also get stressed without the company of their own.