Can we tell if a horse is happy?
Researchers ask: How confident can we be in assessing happiness?
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Research
Study suggests multi-drug resistance emerging in NZ horses
Penicillin identified as mainstay for streptococcal respiratory infections.
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What does it take to be the boss hoss?
Researchers find porky paddock dwellers tend to dominate.
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Horses take therapeutic riding in their stride, study finds
Researchers look for differences in stress levels with therapy work.
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Research suggests equine eye wrinkles are linked to emotional states
Swiss study investigates so-called “worry wrinkles”.
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Blood-serum tests cast spotlight on troublesome horse disease in Spain
Researchers investigate equine arteritis virus.
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Researchers look for links between sleep and performance in horses
Showjumpers used in preliminary investigation.
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Zebra stripes: No black and white answer to mystery
Predators might not be dazzled by stripes, say researchers.
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Mealtime hostility: How far apart should you put feed dishes?
Brazilian researchers find that 10 metres does the trick.
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The eyes have it: Horses shown to have surprising visual ability
Horses able to rotate eyes, researchers find.
Read moreHyperflexion gets the thumbs down from equitation scientists
“Extreme or hyperflexed head and neck postures are not acceptable.”
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Horses shown to have a rich range of facial expressions
Many are shared with humans, researchers find.
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Sensor-based monitoring of horse chewing is feasible, researchers find
Scientists try out technology developed for cattle.
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Riding simulators valuable, but not as complex as the real deal, say scientists
Austrian researchers explore the simulator experience.
Read moreFeeling the beat of the bond between humans and horses
Researcher to examine if heartbeat of horses and riders synchronize.
Read moreResearchers explore training of top-level NZ endurance horses
Good record-keeping by many riders provides scope for further work.
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Role of quality mares in thoroughbred breeding highlighted in study
Researchers delve into parentage and performance.
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Major laminitis study launched in Britain
Researchers hope to gather data on more than 3000 British horses, ponies.
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Canadian Govt backs equine-assisted therapy studies
“Veterans and their families deserve the best assistance possible.”
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Brain injury link in post-concussion depression, anxiety
Injury patterns found in MRIs of people with concussion-related depression.
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