Author: Horsetalk.co.nz

The number of cases of low‐grade lameness, other gait abnormalities and ill-fitting saddles found in the study were high, the researchers said.

Equitation scientist talks about the use of nosebands and tongue-ties in horse sport, and the equestrian world’s social licence to operate.

Horse owners in the northern hemisphere are being urged to review basic strategies that will help their horses avoid heat stress, as summer begins to cook up.

“Unfortunately, many horse owners think their horse is in harder work than it actually is, warranting increased rations but hard work would actually be an advanced eventer or racehorse in full work.”