How Horses Can Help With Search and Rescue
Equine adventurer, trainer, and author Tik Maynard got the chance to watch a “scenting” horse used for search and rescue in action. Here’s what happens when you let a horse follow her nose.
Unique Eventing Scholarship Offered at Transylvania University
Located in the heart of downtown Lexington, Kentucky is Transylvania University, a small liberal arts school that has an eventing team unlike any other. The support behind the eventing team comes from the University itself as it offers an ‘eventing scholarship’. This is the only known eventing scholarship offered at any university/college in the United…
Top 10 Tips for Memorizing Tests and Courses
It has happened to all of us – you’re trotting into the arena and aren’t sure which way to turn at C, or you’re cantering around the corner in show jumping unsure of which fence is next. For riders with multiple horses, it can be even more difficult to remember what test to perform or…
New Video Series Delves into Mysteries of Horse Behaviour
Three German equine scientists have launched a video channel to debunk horse behaviour myths and answer some of the most common questions asked by horse owners.
How do Horses Perceive Death?
A study from Portugal analyzing the reactions of feral horses to the loss of herdmates has lessons about the emotions and intelligence of all horses.
Horse Industry Careers That Don’t Require a College Degree
When it’s time for a career change or to take on a part-time job, horse enthusiasts often consider equine-industry vocations as a way to combine a love for horses and the need for a paycheck. So what types of jobs are out there, and are there immediate employment opportunities within a horse career, especially without…
KHC Scholarship Applications Open for Spring 2021
The Kentucky Horse Council offers $3,000 in scholarship funds to students in the state pursuing an equine-associated career. Scholarship applications will be accepted until Dec. 11, 2021.
Study Shows Minor Hay Savings by Blanketing Horses in Winter
Horses wearing a blanket or rug in the winter ate less hay than their non-blanketed neighbours, a recent study has found.
Exploring the Scientific Side of Dressage
Although the art of dressage merits full respect and should be maintained, it’s also important to have scientifically sound measurements to help bring a solid, objective view to what makes good dressage. A research team including Dr. Hilary Clayton reviewed existing studies quantifying elite dressage performance as the group works to establish a classifications system…
One Word That Will Change Your Relationship with Your Horse
We share such an incredible bond with horses, but don’t forget that horses don’t think like humans — they think like horses. When we attribute human emotions to horses, we’re often losing sight of the true motivations behind our horse’s actions. One easy fix is to remove the word “like” from your vocabulary.