Vet uses science to keep horses calm
Gemma teaches vet students to start by putting a hand on a horse’s shoulder, which the horse can often handle more easily, and as soon as it stands still and relaxes, the hand can be removed.
Correct use of rising trot on a circle renders a horse more symmetrical
Circles, symmetry and horses! The ability of the rising trot to reduce asymmetry in horses moving in a circle has been highlighted in a Swedish study.
Daniel Bluman Wants To Bring Show Jumping Within Reach Of The Middle Class
Daniel Bluman proposes top riders and trainers create a mentorship program.
82 Horses Found On Assateague In Park Service Census
The herd currently includes 21 stallions and 61 mares and at least one mare is known to be pregnant at this time.
Scientists Study the Perception, Usage of Horse Training Aids
Whips, spurs, and horse-head-control equipment can be misused by riders and misunderstood by spectators, both of which can have negative outcomes for horses and the industry alike.
Texas A&M’s new International Horsemanship Program made a recent trip to China!
The purpose of the program is to teach citizens in other countries how to work with horses through horsemanship seminars and to provide them with horse education materials.
Equine Summer Study Abroad in Scotland
Senior animal science major Jessica Kuyawa ’18 describes her summer experience in Scotland which was funded by a Gilman Scholarship.
Section 3 of the Level 2 workbook is now available for download!
Horse Science, Section 3 of the Level 2 Horse Lover’s Math workbook, features 36 pages of horses, math and science for kids who love horses. DL for just $4 Cdn ($3.10 US)! https://bit.ly/2uzgGah
Horse Riding Can Improve Your Children’s Intelligence
A Japanese university study suggests regular horse riding can promote intellectual performance and enhanced academic success for young people in education.
Enter a horse-themed writing contest!
Students Grades 5 -8 in Ontario Enter the Youth Literary Derby for a chance to WIN $250 for you and your school! Write about a sweet standardbred foal.