The smart equestrian knows that a large percentage of what propels a horse-rider duo to the top of the leaderboard is a firm understanding of some basic rules of science. FEI has collated five concepts that when mastered are guaranteed to improve performance in a variety of equestrian disciplines.
When the pre-veterinary student from Weston was asked if she wanted to help rebuild a fully articulated equine skeleton, she knew she could not pass up such an opportunity. The chance to disassemble, clean and rebuild a horse’s skeleton was, according to Metheny, an invaluable experience that solidified her decision to become an equine orthopedic…
Can you see the signs of stress? Horse behaviour experts share what to look for in your horse.
Register for the FREE online event, Equestrianism Excellence: Understanding Equitation Science: The Care & Training Of The Competition Horse & Links To Stem Learning. The event takes place Tuesday, November 24, 7:00 to 8:00 pm GMT (11:00 – 12:00 PST)
SPECIAL OPPORTUNITY! This on-demand course is now available to register for FREE to young horse enthusiasts, and will be open for three months starting on November 6, 2020 (access ending February 6th, 2021).
Lewis Halsey of the University of Roehampton and Caleb Bryce of the Botswana Predator Conservation Trust gathered historical data from three endurance races that pit humans against horses, including the Man Versus Horse Marathon, to test the idea that humans are uniquely adapted to run for long distances in hot weather. Take a look at what…
Uneven movement at the trot was detected in most of the 103 Standardbred yearlings used in a Scandinavian study. The movement asymmetry detected in the study was measured objectively using wireless inertial sensors fitted to the horses.
Be part of the team, help us create the first ever National Horseracing College Calendar for 2021. From 1st to 31st October NHC is running a Calendar Competition to celebrate how well their horses work for them all year round and to raise funds for a few Christmas gifts for them. How creative you can…
Equestrian magazine The Horse’s Hoof has reached the end of its publication after 20 years, and is making its final issue free to all readers. The final issue includes articles by Carole Herder of Cavallo Hoof Boots, Dave MacDonald of Old Mac’s Hoof Boots and Scoot Boots, Dr Hiltrud Strasser, Dr Robert Cook, Anna Twinney,…
CAFRE will be delivering their online course, Managing Equine Health in November 2020. The course will be delivered completely online over a four week period. Participants can access the interactive lectures at a time and place which suits them during the scheduled course. The course will begin on Monday 9th November and will be live…