Experienced Horses Are a Steadying Force in Paddocks
Researchers in Denmark devised two experiments to investigate what it means to young horses to be exposed to a frightening situation when one of them is already familiar with the scenario.
Why Mindset Matters for Equestrians
A study commissioned by the FEI in 2017 found that having a growth mindset is one of 14 essential ingredients that make up horsemanship competence.
Horses Are More Relaxed Around Familiar Humans
Italian researchers found that horses enter a positive emotional state when they see and interact with a familiar human who’s developed a good relationship with them.
Reading Subtle Signs Crucial to Horse-Human Relationships
Subtle behavioural signals from horses can provide handlers with important insights into how horses prefer humans to interact with them, according to the authors of a just-published paper.
Characteristics of Rein Tension Signal for Backing
Horses are considerably more sensitive to rein signals delivered through a bit than a conventional fabric halter, researchers have found, but there was also clear evidence of their dislike for the mouthpiece.
How to Bond with Your Horse – Tools for Trust
Learn how to bond with your horse and gain trust with exercises from Linda Tellington-Jones.
Horse Arena Footing Facts
The footing beneath your horse’s feet affects his overall soundness. Discover what scientists are learning about footing and its connection to lameness and other health issues.
Spooking Horses: Study highlights why riders should always be alert
Researchers in Colorado have explored one of the most frustrating and risky aspects of spooking for horse owners – the habit of some mounts to baulk at an object that should be familiar to them.
Light and Bedding’s Effect on Equine Sleep
In research conducted at Aberystwyth University, Linda Greening and others investigated the effect of two different light regimes, and two different depths of straw bedding on sleep patterns in horses.
Risks of Halters Highlighted in British Study
Horse injuries related to the wearing of headcollars (halters) were reported by nearly a third of horse owners surveyed as part of a British study.