Equines Put to the Test Through an Obstacle Course—Can They Learn a Maze?
Horses shown how to negotiate an obstacle course to reach a food reward were no better at tackling the simple maze than those who received no human demonstration.
8th Annual 4-H Equine Career and Horse Industry Tour
The recent eighth annual 4-H equine career and horse industry tour through Kansas, Nebraska, Wyoming and Colorado included 49 4-H teenagers from across Missouri.
Monitoring Brain Activity in Horses in the Field
A new wearable device allows scientists to take electroencephalogram (EEG) measurements from active, moving horses’ brains in real time, which could help us better understand how horses think and react.
How Stride Length Influences Your Horse’s Jump
A stride is measured from the place where one leg hits the ground to where it hits the ground again at any pace. When a horse jumps a single pole, it theoretically takes off half a stride before the jump and lands half a stride after the jump.
Scientists Compare Domestic vs Przewalski’s Horse Whinnies
In a recent study, they recorded and analyzed Przewalski’s horse calls to find out how they express emotions. Then, they compared those findings to similar research conducted with domestic horses and found remarkable similarities as well as differences.
Staller, an App Dubbed the Airbnb for Horses
The app is meant to bring the benefits of the sharing economy–think Airbnb, Uber, etc.–to the equestrian world by giving barn owners a way to monetize open stalls while making it easier for those traveling with horses to find a place to stable their mounts.
Horse and Human Health Impacts of Indoor Arenas Explored
Do you and your horse cough more when you’re riding in an indoor arena? What about stumbling? A Kentucky researcher is looking to learn more about the health effects on both humans and horses using indoor arenas.
Special Cal Poly Pomona Class Helps Welcome Newborn Colts and Fillies
The Foal Watch Class at at Cal Poly Pomona in Pomona, California assigns students to a pregnant mare and involves them in the process of caring for pregnant mares; including everything from attending ultrasounds and learning the stages of labor to delivering the foals.
Head Movement Timing Helps Horses Walk Efficiently
Imagine carrying 5 kilograms (11 pounds) on an outstretched arm for an extended time. Head movement timing helps horses walk efficiently so they can more easily carry this heavy load.
Horse Therapy Helps People Relax, But How Do the Horses Feel About It?
A Rutgers University-New Brunswick study finds that horses don’t mind working as part of therapy for traumatized veterans.