Shoe Types and Combinations Modify Neck and Back Movement
Researchers now understand how 7 types of shoeing combinations affect movement in each area of the horse’s neck and back.
How Wild Horses are Preventing Wildfires in Spain
In 2023, the conservation group Rewilding Spain introduced a herd of 10 horses to the Iberian Highlands. The animals now roam more than 5,700 hectares of public forest, reducing the volume of combustible vegetation in the landscape.
The Working Mules of our Public Lands
When hikers, mountain bikers, trail runners, and other equestrians use a trail system in America’s National Park System, public lands, or designated wilderness area, it’s more than likely that a mule carted in the equipment necessary to maintain that trail or build the outhouse they use that’s far back from the roadway.
How Researchers Can Learn if a Horse is Depressed
A brief video shows a touch screen test developed by researchers. It may look like a novelty computer game for horses but the researchers believe this test could help identify stress, sleeping problems or even depression in horses. Horses use their noses to distinguish and match images, and are rewarded with food when they get…
Study Finds Animal and Human Hearts Beat in Sync During Horse Therapy
In horse therapy, the heartbeats of humans and animals adapt to each other, report Swiss and Viennese researchers and therapists. In their study, they also demonstrated the stress-reducing effect of this therapy.
Researchers share lessons on science, friendship on N.S.’s wild Sable Island
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to research wild horses on Sable Island? This brief article gives you a glimpse!
Equestrian Sport’s Hidden Carbon Cost
Research requested by the European Equestrian Federation explored the significant environmental impacts of sport horses, with a primary focus on greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.
The Equine Color Vision Debate
The anatomy of the equine eye suggests that some colour perception is possible, and in the last 25 years, a few behavioural studies have attempted to test colour recognition in horses. This research suggests that horses do see colour, with special adjustments for the species’ visual needs.
USask Researchers Harness Collaboration in Remote Field Work
Venturing out for a long day of sample collection on a remote island might be daunting for some researchers, but USask graduate student Victoria Crozier and her colleague, undergraduate student Olivia Andres, jump at the opportunity to explore the sandy shores of Sable Island, Nova Scotia. Sable Island’s feral horses give USask’s team of researchers…
Equine Guelph Launches New Website Serving the Global Horse Community
Equine Guelph announced the launch of its newly redesigned website The new website launch marks a significant milestone in Equine Guelph’s mission to improve the health and welfare of horses globally. The redesigned site features a user-friendly interface, streamlined navigation, and enhanced access to educational resources.