Equine organisations are rallying the industry to play a leading role in addressing the climate crisis and shaping a better future, with the launch of the first nationwide equine carbon calculator. This free calculator has been developed to empower equine businesses and horse owners to better understand their environmental impact and take meaningful steps to…
World Horse Welfare launched a new online series to provide horse owners and equine professionals with expert advice on horse care. In total, there will be eight episodes covering different topics relating to horse management, welfare and behaviour. It will take a holistic approach to equine care – discussing routine health checks, behaviour issues, enriching…
A herd of 278 horses lives in Hortobágy National Park in Hungary. Researchers are using the drones to better understand the social systems of these animals. They are using two types of drones: one that flies over the herds and one that approaches them in order to identify the animals individually.
Uundergrad student Chloe Bolanos and a group of researchers found that, similar to humans, horses may relax more readily when listening to sounds of nature like chirping birds, running water or blowing leaves on trees. This is of particular importance for stalled horses, who often paw, kick, weave or crib as a way to show…
Durango is once again offering its prestigious $30,000 scholarship for young women passionate about the Western way of life. Applications for the second annual scholarship open on September 15, 2024, and will close on December 31, 2024. The award is open to first-year undergraduate students in the U.S. and Canada who are pursuing a degree…
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?