Training

Researchers in Germany find rising levels of micro-organisms in the hours after soaking; steamed hay was more stable.

Researchers explore the emotional effects of separation on the remaining herd in an experiment in Poland.

Some parts of the US mainland show a particularly elevated risk for horses, researchers find.

Improved knowledge of equine learning theory might reduce the number of injuries, researchers suggest.

Preliminary results suggest the technique may be a useful adjunct to conditioning competition horses in disciplines involving a high risk of lower limb injury.

“This impressive collection shines a spotlight on the important advances that have been made to donkey medicine and welfare and helps us to identify the research gaps yet to be filled.”

“Obesity is not the only sign, nor the hallmark of this condition, but is present in most cases.”

Years of measurement data from 490 horses was gathered from a saddle fitting company, which used a flexible wither tracing tool.

“A basic understanding of how skeletal muscle responds to high temperatures generated during exercise and whether or not you can improve that tolerance through conditioning is going to benefit anything that’s exercising.”

When fireworks were present, 75% of the horses given detomidine were scored by their owners as having a good or excellent treatment effect on anxiety and fear.