In most pasture systems, resources such as water, shelter and supplemental feed are not spread out. As a result, horses may spend more time foraging near these resources, which can contribute to nonuniform or over grazing. Researchers at Clemson University evaluated the effect of resource placement in pastures on horse grazing behavior and time spent…
Sport horses are required to perform without distraction by external, irrelevant sounds. To help achieve this, noise-damping ear covers have been developed. However, their effectiveness has not been established. A study team set out investigate the responses of horses to different sounds commonly present in a competition environment and compare these responses in the presence…
In most pasture systems, resources such as water, shelter and supplemental feed are not spread out. As a result, horses may spend more time foraging near these resources, which can contribute to nonuniform or over grazing. Researchers at Clemson University evaluated the effect of resource placement in pastures on horse grazing behavior and time spent…
About 20 young farmers attended the first of a three-day workshop about using draft horses on their farm. As the fuel and equipment costs continue to rise, many farmers are looking for more sustainable and economical sources of farm power, a media release about the class said. Over the three days, beginning farmers will learn…
Cape Lookout National Seashore will again show visitors — from a distance — the natural behaviors of Shackleford horses during the annual Horse Sense and Survival Tours. Led by the national seashore’s wildlife biologist Dr. Sue Stuska, participants will ride the ferry to Shackleford Banks, where they will walk a moderate-level trek off the beaten…
Argentine scientists have edited the genes in an equine embryo, which may allow them to create horses with customized DNA.
Do you live in Ontario? Enter the Bill Galvin Racing Alliance Youth Literary Derby, Art Derby, Photo Derby and Video Derby. The deadline for the Youth Literary Derby and Youth Art Derby is coming up fast – June 27. The winner in each division will receive $250, second prize will be $150 and third place…
The idea that horses can experience intrinsic motivations and flow states similar to humans is an important part of the Intrinzen training philosophy. Unfortunately, intrinsic motivation has barely been studied in horses, so there is almost no empirical research to fall back upon. However, this may soon change.
We’ve all seen the horse that enters into a new situation, whole body on alert, each muscle taut with intense focus on his surroundings. He might poop frequently in nervous anticipation. He might swish his tail or toss his head. Other horses might vocalize repeatedly or move constantly, reluctant to stand still. Such signs of…
An interesting conversation with Level 4 FEI course designer Bernardo Costa Cabral for those interested in show jumping course design. His interest was ignited in the late 1980s when British course designer Bob Ellis was working for a show held at the same riding club where 14-year-old Costa Cabral rode in Portugal. Because the ring…