Horses Can Read Human Emotions
A team of researchers has added a new dimension to horse sense — horses are capable of perceiving human emotions through a combination of facial expressions and voice tones.
The Physics of Show Jumping
Understanding the basic forces produced by the horse in top level show jumping can help horse owners adapt their training schedule to ensure the horse is not overloaded but progressively trained as well as fully appreciate competition at this level.
Bit, Noseband, Spur, and Whip Lesions in Competition Horses Studied
To determine whip, spur, and noseband lesion prevalence researchers conducted a study looking at this equipment’s effect on horses competing in dressage, show jumping, eventing, or endurance in Denmark.
US Equestrian Outlines Plans for 2018 Eventing Show Jumping Course Advisor Program
In an effort to raise the standard of eventing show jumping course design in the United States, US Equestrian has announced its plans for the 2018 Eventing Show Jumping Course Advisor Program.
Dr. Piper Klemm, From Horse Crazy Girl to Successful Career
Piper Klemm, PhD has created options for her career path, but specifically chosen to primarily direct her focus on her passion, equestrian sport. In a very short span of time, she has become a successful entrepreneur, innovator and influencer.
Scholarships To Youth For Education Toward Career Horse Endeavors
The Kansas Horse Council Foundation has awarded 15 youth scholarships to encourage education in the equine industry.
Vet Students Successfully Used the Horse Grimace Scale, Even Without Training
Veterinary students were reliably able to use the Horse Grimace Scale, a system designed to discern pain in equines, even without prior training in its use.
Scientists Monitor Jumping Horses’ Heart Rates During Competition
Researchers tested a technique to log heart rate and speed data from each horse in an attempt to monitor, step-by-step, the horse’s physical response to jumping during training, competition, and recovery.
Mares and Foals Have Field of Vision Preferences
Horses have their side preferences—called lateralization—much like humans do. We’re typically left-handed or right-handed; they’re “left-legged” or “right-legged.”
Regional Youth Horse Program Highlights Harness Racing
Are you interested in harness racing? Youth ages 11-18 are invited to learn about harness racing at an Introductory Day at the Harness Racing Museum & Goshen Historic Track July 9.