Danish officials clamp down on tight nosebands, based on study findings
Decision by the Danish Equestrian Federation based on the findings of a comprehensive study involving 3000 horses
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Research
GPS technology reveals elements of herd dynamics in a pasture of mares of foals
Method used is likely to become a useful tool for quantifying equine behavioral observations.
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Was the horsepox virus the unsung hero of smallpox eradication?
Was it the horsepox virus that led the way in the eradication of smallpox?
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Warm-season grasses have potential for feeding horses over summer, study shows
They can provide horse owners with more summer grazing options, but nitrate levels would need to be watched.
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Novel treatment proves valuable in treating horses that carry strangles
Approach involves putting penicillin-infused gel in the guttural pouch of carriers.
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Researchers in push to find out why exercising horses can bleed into their lungs
“Then, and only then, will the veterinary profession be in a position to truly tackle the challenge of preventing exercise-induced pulmonary hemorrhage.”
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Challenges in dressage: Complexities of passage identified by researchers
The passage of three highly trained Lusitano dressage horses goes under the microscope.
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International co-operation will be needed to help explain lower injury rates among NZ thoroughbreds
Researchers can currently only speculate that the lower rates may be due to management and training practices for horses in New Zealand.
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Just 12.5 percent of equids in Britain die suddenly, research shows
Findings highlight the likelihood of owners having to make end-of-life decisions for their horses and donkeys.
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No undue stress seen in therapy horses used to help war veterans – study
Findings of American study suggest that therapeutic horseback riding may provide a viable repurposing for retired or unwanted horses.
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More research needed into the effects of therapy work on horses – review
“Information on the welfare of animals involved in this kind of activity is often lacking.”
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Key changes identified in the diet of Przewalski’s horses, but why?
Why were they eating scrub during winters 120 years ago? Had man driven them to it?
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The cortisol conundrum: Curious questions around the quintessential stress hormone
Researchers report that cortisol levels are not necessarily a reliable stress indicator in horses, especially those suffering from chronic stress.
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Can animals tell an earthquake is coming?
US researchers describe events which create sounds that they believe animals may respond to ahead of earthquakes.
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Horse making you feel miserable? Their sweat might be to blame
A key protein in horse sweat, latherin, is shown to be a major allergen.
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Horse riding found to significantly reduce autism symptoms in children
“Results indicate that the intervention improves some aspects of social functioning for children with autism spectrum disorder.”
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US could have 1.2 million potential homes for unwanted horses, study findings suggest
“Study points to opportunities and need to increase communication and support between individuals and organizations that have unwanted horses.”
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More pressure on the bit: Researchers talk of a significant animal welfare issue
Just-published scientific review raises welfare questions around bit use.
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New frontier for concussion testing as rugby players put to the test
Test measures biomarkers present in the saliva and urine to be done on a hand-held device.
Read moreHorse-based therapy helped patients with multiple sclerosis – study
Study team explored the effect of hippotherapy plus standard care versus standard care alone in patients with the disease.
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