How to Tack Up a Horse for Vaulting
In this new FEI video, Vaulting pros Ali Divita and Mari Inouye show us how to tack up a horse for Vaulting, guiding us through the variations in equipment and advising us as to best practice.
Balancing Act: How Foals Find Their Feet as Youngsters
Researchers have charted the development of dynamic balance in foals, saying their findings will be useful for vets when looking to deal with problems in this area. The researchers said newborn foals tended to splay their limbs, increasing the width of their base of support. This is thought to be a compensation for poor balance and…
3rd Grader Raises Money for Horse Rescue
When 3rd grader Payton Shaffer’s teacher assigned a Kindness Project, Payton knew exactly what she wanted to do—raise money for horses in need.
Is Winx’s Success Due to Bilateral Symmetry?
We don’t know whether Winx has perfect structural symmetry. But her trainer and regular riders would have a strong sense of the mare’s balance during track work and races. Bilateral symmetry in animals refers to the balance of structures, such that they are mirror images along the body’s midline. Asymmetry is a disruption of the…
“The Movement,” Equine Event at Flag Is Up Farms
The public is invited to attend an equine event, “The Movement,” at Flag Is Up Farms in Solvang, CA April 29-30. Founded in 2018 on Monty Roberts’ belief that non-violent forms of communication are essential to building trust and achieving outstanding results, The Movement is committed to helping people discover the unique power of horses…
Overcoming adversity: Equine science student never gives up on her dreams
Growing up, Kyla Markell always knew she wanted to work with horses. “You know those little girls who are obsessed with horses? That was me, but I just never grew out of it,” she says with a smile. Despite Markell’s obvious motivation to succeed academically, college coursework hasn’t always been easy for her. In 2015,…
Do Horses Have Muscle Memory?
Do horses have muscle memory? Could they have faster and better muscle memory than humans? Would this help explain why constant repetition can actually reverse progress? Would it be advantageous to a prey animal to have the faster memory? And does it help the human to remember this when working with horses?
Pasture and Companionship a Recipe for Horses’ Wellbeing
A national online survey included two questions aimed at better understanding how Australian horse owners and carers determine the health and wellbeing of their horses. It was clear that horse owners valued their horses being kept at pasture and having company, even if that company was over a fence.
Poor Trailering Behavior in Horses: Risk Factors and Solutions
Is your horse a difficult loader when it comes to trailering? Have you tried offering him treats to get him in? What about a rope behind his hindquarters to “push” him in, or a whip tap to get him to move away from pressure? If you have, that could actually be part of the problem.
Stress From the Introduction of a Bit Not Always Apparent
Assessing a horse’s behaviour during the introduction of a bit may not give a true representation of the stress they are actually experiencing, according to researchers.