The endangered Przewalski’s horse is still considered extinct in the wild in China, despite the reintroduction of three populations, because they still need artificial supplementary feed and water, scientists report.
A Virginia Tech researcher investigated the impact of diet on lesson horses. To better understand diet effects, Tanner Price, a graduate student at Virginia Tech, assessed university riding program horses’ behavioral and metabolic responses to diets with varying fat and starch levels.
Equi Energy Ltd, an innovative start-up company, plans to convert horse manure into biomass fuel for power stations has been selected as a finalist for a £5,000 award.
Academy Equine Industry in Glenns Ferry attracts students from across Idaho and worldwide. The academy is offered three times a year, in February, July and November.
A lot of work goes into making a magazine! From sifting through story ideas to choosing the perfect photographs and colours, it is a lot of fun. Magazine covers have to get your attention. They tell you just enough about what’s inside to get you to take a look. To do that, designers use photos…
The Florida chapter of the United States Harness Writers Association has announced the winners of Allen J. Finkelson Scholarships. Preference for these scholarship awards were given to a student(s) majoring in journalism, communications or equine related studies. Applicants must be a resident of the State of Florida and currently accepted or enrolled in a fully…
Routine grooming is an important part of equine health care and might be the most common interaction between humans and horses. But does your horse really enjoy being groomed? If not, he’s not alone.
A new organization called Amplify aims to connect young people to racing. “Our goal is to provide a centralized group that gives people information about the industry, and gives them ways to start working in it,” said John Piassek, one of Amplify’s co-founders. Along with behind-the-scenes access and tours, Amplify offers face-to-face interaction with trainers…
A New Zealand study has used GPS technology to unearth fresh insights into polo, revealing how player handicap levels influence the distances covered, speeds achieved and high-intensity play required from their horses.
Over time, horse feeds manufactured to meet equine energy and nutrient needs have evolved from mixes of whole grains to textured, pelleted, and extruded types. How does this change in feeds affect horses?