Too heavy for your horse? There are consequences, pilot study finds
“The results do not mean that heavy riders should not ride, but suggest . . . they should ride a horse of appropriate size and fitness.”
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Research
The latest science-based equine research for horse owners.
Rider-weight research may not ultimately deliver an ideal ratio, researcher says
“It depends on so many factors,” says Dr Sue Dyson, head of clinical orthopaedics at the Animal Health Trust’s Centre in England.
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Tighter whip controls in harness racing did not harm performances – study
Findings question the supposed need for whips to improve racing performance.
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Gene mutation linked to wasting disorder in Quarter horses
A mutation in the MYH1 gene is highly associated with susceptibility to a condition called immune mediated myositis.
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Frog support shoes help get laminitic ponies on the move – study
Researchers found that hoof support shoes helped obese ponies move better.
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Small strongyles would rather stick with horses, study shows
Researchers in the Czech Republic make an unsuccessful attempt to infect laboratory animals with small strongyles.
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The spread of Lyme disease in horses: Is it time for a vaccine?
Experts who produced a consensus statement on troublesome disease discuss the prospect of an equine vaccine.
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Are horse owners ready for climate change extremes?
An Australian survey suggests major weather events affect many horse owners, but fewer are making preparations for next time.
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Dramatic genetic findings reshape history of horse domestication
Credible evidence for horse domestication goes back 5500 years, but genetic testing reveals a remarkable twist to the story.
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Light cast on selective horse breeding from 2700 years ago
Iron Age Scythian breeders wanted a robust horse with good forelimbs, and a good udder on the mares.
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Supporters of whip use in racing are mostly men, study findings show
Researchers learn more about those opposed to a ban on whip use in racing.
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Researchers pinpoint the look of the oriental-style Lipizzaner
Scientists delve into the input of the Arabian breed into Lipizzaner horses.
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Dry boot system a good option for cooling legs of laminitic horses – study
“This cryotherapy method might offer an effective alternative for digital cooling.”
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Scientists announce breakthrough in strangles vaccine research
Newly developed vaccine conferred excellent levels of protection against strangles and is worthy of further development and clinical investigation.
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Therapeutic riding programs help troubled veterans, study finds
It may be important for health care systems to support therapeutic horse-riding as a viable complimentary therapy, the lead researcher says.
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Study is first to link equine herpesvirus 8 to abortion in horses
It is possible that EHV-8 is under-diagnosed in horses because of its close relationship to other equine herpesviruses.
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Snapshot of Australian horse care described in just-published study
Researchers say consideration should be given to compulsory national registration for all equines in Australia.
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Racing performance unaffected by Hendra vaccine, Australian study finds
Researchers checked race performance of hundreds of horses in south-eastern Queensland.
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Researchers paint sobering picture of equine welfare challenges in poor regions
Straightforward solutions are not available for most situations faced by field workers, research has shown.
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Complete rest may increase the risk of joint collapse in at-risk racehorses – study
Findings have important implications for the management of subchondral bone injuries in horses.
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