Do horses prefer a friendly pat or a scratch?
Study suggests horses have a preference, with riders often choosing the wrong one.
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Research
Botulism in horses: What are the chances of survival?
Horses that maintain ability to stand throughout illness have a much better prognosis – study.
Read moreX-ray study reveals hoof changes as horses age
Gradual reduction in tissue beneath the coffin bone occurs with age, say researchers.
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Broken coat colours a safety bonus for road-going horses – study
Fluorescent or reflective riding gear helps, but let’s not forget the horse.
Read moreBurrowing into the traits of donkeys
“All donkeys expressed an extensive behavioural repertoire,” said researchers.
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Is elastic fantastic? Impact of elastic inserts on rein tension assessed
Caution advised when using such reins, particularly in transitions.
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Swedish study of horse-related accidents reveals surprisingly few serious mishaps
Suggestion safety equipment may have decreased serious injuries.
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Researchers seek innovative thinkers among horses
Germans plan study on horse intelligence.
Read moreCT scans could be used to gauge leg fracture risk in racehorses, say researchers
US scientists investigate crack micromotion in mechanical testing.
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Call for revamp of dressage judging scale
Evidence-based scale would be “fairer and more accurate”, says expert.
Read moreGender-neutral horses unconcerned by their rider’s sex – study
“Results make it extremely unlikely that horses have a preference.”
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Horses under stress – can experts identify the signs?
Some were at odds with established guidelines, say researchers.
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Zebras make effort to avoid human threat during migrations – study
Avoiding human threat trumps need to avoid predators and find food.
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Equine airway narrows with head and neck flexed, study shows
German researchers use x-ray imaging in research.
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Scientists unlock clues to tendon ageing in horses
Scientists find marked differences in tendon proteins in young and old horses.
Read moreScientists probe how horses communicate with their faces
Horses let their ears and eyes do the talking.
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Do animals display signs of jealousy?
Many owners reports signs of jealousy in pets. What do researchers say?
Read moreCould hops play a role in fighting laminitis?
Hops show promise as potential intervention in pasture-associated laminitis.
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Ocular disease in blue-eyed horses explored
Horses with blue or mixed color eyes more likely to develop ocular squamous cell carcinoma.
Read moreIll-fitting saddles a factor in rider back pain – research
Sore back? British researchers link ill-fitting saddles to riders with back pain.
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