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.
Wild Horses and Burros Dig Wells in the Desert
New research shows wild horses and burros in both deserts can dig wells up to six feet deep to find water. These unexpected “ecosystem engineers” provide hydration for dozens of animal species, from badgers to elf owls to toads.
You Can Lead A Horse To Water, But Study Shows She’ll Only Drink If It’s The Right Flavour
Traditionally, horses hospitalized at Washington State that don’t voluntarily drink are offered water flavored with peppermint, sweet feed, or apple electrolytes. Until this study, no one had documented the horses’ response.
Horse Can Learn by Watching
Can horses really learn just by watching another horse, or by watching you? That’s the question that has puzzled horse owners and trainers for centuries – but now, thanks to scientific research, we can confidently say, they can.
Wild Horses Flourish in Chernobyl 35 Years After Explosion
Thirty-five years after the world’s worst nuclear disaster surging flora and fauna have taken over deserted tower blocks, shops and official buildings topped with communist icons. Ukrainian authorities say the area maybe not be fit for humans for 24,000 years, but for now this breed of wild horse has thrived.
Study Probes Comfort Levels of Elite Dressage Horses
A recent study focused attention on elite dressage horses competing in World Cup Grand Prix qualifying competitions or finals, applying the Ridden Horse Pain Ethogram (RHpE). Find out what they observed.
Trainability of Horses Linked to Good Levels of Oxytocin
Researchers at Kyungpook National University in South Korea concluded that levels of oxytocin and serotonin could be used as biomarkers to monitor the fearfulness, dominance, and trainability of horses.
New Forage Calculator
A British maker of a slow feeder hay net has launched a free online forage calculator to help horse owners tackle the equine obesity epidemic.
Bit-Related Lesions Found in 52% of Eventing Horses
In a study carried out at national and international cross-country events, researchers found more horses with bit-related lesions than horses without—and most of the riders had no idea.
Scientists discover performance benefits of relieving five key pressure points under tack
Recent scientific studies reveal how using new designs of saddle, pad, girth and bridle can significantly benefit the locomotion of the galloping racehorse.