The need for feed: German study highlights shortcomings in stable routines
“Excessive feed intake pauses as found in the present study represent a risk of pain, suffering and harm.”
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Safety checks urged as UK competition season gets under way
Riders are urged to visit participating retailers for free checks and advice on safety gear and equipment such as hi-viz, footwear, riding hats and body protectors during BETA Safety Week.
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Horse owners who show gender bias may be doing harm, say researchers
Researchers find there are behavioural differences between mares and geldings, but not under saddle.
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National Equine Forum offers participation from afar
NEF offering important, educational and practical presentations from governmental, veterinary and charity and equestrian leaders.
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Cribbing collars don’t work: Here’s why
Cribbing collars may discourage the behavior, but they do not relieve the urge.
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Horse, rider die in US cross-country accident
Rotational fall claims the life of Canadian eventer Katharine Morel and her horse Kerry On at an event in Florida at the weekend.
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Coronaviruses affect a range of animals, including horses
“It is important to create an understanding of the difference between coronaviruses occurring in domestic livestock and poultry compared to coronaviruses that spill over from wildlife to humans.”
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Microchips that monitor temperature in horses prove efficient
Temperature-sensitive microchips implanted in the necks of foals and yearlings proved an efficient way of monitoring body temperature. The study used a reader embedded in the concrete of water troughs.
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How horses see the world: Jump colours need a rethink, say researchers
“We found that, for horses, orange has poor visibility and contrast against most surroundings.”
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Mark Todd to don jockey silks for Irish challenge race
Retired eventer prepares to saddle up for the Event Riders Challenge Race in Ireland.
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Sick horses often hide their discomfort in the presence of people – study
“It has been our clinical impression that, whenever a person is present, horses tend to ‘perk up’ and ongoing discomfort behavior more or less ceases.”
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Blue Cross pushes govt for improved welfare legislation enforcement
Charity concerned that a lack of local authority resources is making it difficult to properly enforce animal welfare legislation.
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Challenges in assessing equine spines highlighted in study
Clinical assessment of spinal motion in horses is part of many routine clinical exams, but they remain highly subjective.
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