What the Public Thinks and How Horse Sport Can Gain Trust

The results of “groundbreaking” research into the UK public’s view of riding horses have been released. It’s the culmination of a cross-industry project, designed to “understand the current state of public sentiment towards equestrianism in the UK and the drivers behind public trust and acceptance of our activities”. The results show that we are on…

Encouraging Your Horse to Drink

Just because your horse has access to water does not guarantee she’s drinking enough. Did you know that a mature horse’s body is approximately 70% water? You’ll learn more about horses’ water needs and how we can keep them hydrated, especially in winter and when on the road.

What’s New With Equine Cribbing Research?

Cribbing—also known as crib-biting—is a somewhat rhythmic, repetitive behavior that seems to have no purpose. Scientists have been getting to the root of equine cribbing as they explore brain anatomy, genetics, potential causes, health consequences, welfare, treatment, and more. With each decade they’re learning more about the whens, whys, and hows of this and other…