Blindfolding Horses Probably Not Helpful In Emergencies
A peer-reviewed study found blindfolded horses took longer to leave their stalls and were harder to lead than those without blindfolds.
PTSD in horses
Equine companionship is built upon a foundation of trust and care. Yet, maintaining a horse’s trust can be challenging, especially when a past event has left the animal with behaviors mirroring what’s diagnosed as post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in humans.
Effect of Music on Horse’s Response to Sudden and Unexpected Stimuli
Music appears to be a promising tool for managing horses’ stress, although its benefits may diminish with repeated exposure. A study aimed to determine whether music could mitigate horses’ reactions to unexpected stimuli and whether playing the same music daily reduces its effectiveness.
UM Horse and Mule Packing Course Brings the Classroom Outside
How cool is this? The University of Montana is offering a Wilderness Pack Trip course, a two-credit, five-day political science class offered over the summer that takes Ss across the Bob Marshall Wilderness Complex on horseback.
Purina Equine Research Internship Opportunity
Purina Animal Nutrition Center is looking for a full-time summer intern for the equine research unit. The equine research unit at the Purina Animal Nutrition Center conducts research focused on four main areas of physiology: exercise, growth and development, palatability and eating behavior, and digestive physiology and the microbiome.
OHHA Offers Equine Career Scholarship
The Ohio Harness Horsemen’s Association (OHHA) offers the inaugural Future Equine Career Scholarship to OHHA members and their families. Completed applications are due Wednesday, Dec. 18. The scholarship will be awarded to an applicant pursuing a career specifically in the equine industry. Applicants must be at least 16 years of age and currently enrolled in…
How Coat Colour and Genetics Influence Equine Behaviour
When someone mentions a specific horse breed or coat colour, we might expect certain behavioural traits or personality quirks, but which of these are based in fact?
Horse Manure Power: Electricity, Heat Can Be Sourced From Poop
A new report from Interesting Engineering detailed how new research has taken advantage of horse manure to use in generating quality power, a resource that is available naturally and is a byproduct that is usually discarded.
Innovative Eye-Tracking Study Reveals Crucial Insights into Dressage Judging
Research using eye-tracking technology has revealed new insights into how dressage judges focus their attention when assessing horse-rider combinations.
Dartmoor ponies boost wildlife restoration at Bellever
A recent scientific study by the University of Plymouth, commissioned by the Dartmoor Pony Heritage Trust in partnership with Natural England, has revealed that an increase in the number of native Dartmoor ponies could significantly improve wildlife habitats on the moorland.