The muscle activity in the powerful hindquarters of showjumping horses has been laid bare in a just-published study. Three-dimensional kinematic measurements (relating to the geometry of motion) offered data into fundamental muscle activity patterns of selected superficial equine muscles during the jumps, delivering findings that agreed with scientific literature on the functional role of equine…
Sable Island is a beautiful but remote island which lies about 175km southeast of the closest point of mainland Nova Scotia in the Atlantic Ocean. It is home to more than 500 wild horses. A major project on the island will include research into the effects of its iconic wild horses on the habitat.
An unearthed horse skeleton in Utah has provided valuable insights into how Native Americans cared for their mounts before Europeans had a permanent presence in the area.
Most people probably know that jockeys are weighed both before and after a race to ensure they are carrying the weight printed in the program or on the changes list, but unless you’ve spent time in the jocks’ room, you may not know the finer points of how the process works.
British researchers watched horses feeding in groups to find out if dominance is linked to weight gain. What they found might surprise you.
Horses tend to become bolder as they age, but not necessarily more independent, fresh research suggests. The findings indicate that boldness and independence are separate traits.
An investigation in Britain into horse behaviour during tacking-up and mounting delivered what the researchers described as disturbing results.
The model, called an equicizer, is used in schools, by professional riders and in equine assisted therapy programs. It’s constructed with springs that mimic a horse’s natural movement and can be used in multiple ways, such as a demonstration of how to put the bridle and saddle on a horse. It can also be used…
Researchers in Denmark found that exploratory behaviour towards novel objects in young horses is associated with enhanced learning.
Elite show jumping courses and horses look dramatically different than they did a few decades ago. Some of the world’s most respected professionals talk about the correlation.