Researchers sound cautionary note on round pen training videos on YouTube
University of Sydney study explores the “chase-away” round-pen technique used in natural horsemanship training.
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Training
Problems of ill-fitting tack made worse by heavier riders, initial study findings show
Researchers launch into project to investigate touchy issue of rider weight.
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New hope at hand for equine neck issues and injuries
Lameness isn’t always caused by leg or hoof issues. Neck issues are increasingly being diagnosed as the problem area.
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Microchipping horses: How it’s done, and why
Microchipping is becoming commonplace in the equine world. Here’s an outline of how it is done, and why.
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Psychological theory may help riders to win gold
The theory argues that when trying to improve performance, teaching people what to do is less effective than teaching them how to picture the outcome.
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Equine exercise therapy and dressage movements – a world apart
The horse will submit to gestures like a slave but his comfort zone is at the subtler level of energy created by nuances in muscles tone.
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Smile: There’s more to equine dentistry than rasping teeth
Malocclusions, fractured teeth, root infections and calcium buildup are some of the issues horse dentists are looking out for.
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Fear and training: Does a scared horse learn?
Psychology and physiology of equine fear explored in new training video.
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Why the “swinging back” espoused by horse trainers is a fallacy
Schools of thoughts integrating new knowledge to old theories are setting up humans and equine athletes for failure.
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Poppy-seed contamination led to horse’s positive drug test, FEI Tribunal told
The Italian-registered rider received a reprimand from the tribunal. No fine or suspension was imposed.
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Online course for grooms covers anti-doping rules in horse sport
The 30-minute course covers the technical aspects, testing procedures, and practical stable management tips on how to avoid an anti-doping rule violation.
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Online safety training extended to equestrian groups
The Horse Portal will provide University of Kentucky’s Saddle Up Safely (SUS) program partners with equine safety and welfare training.
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Keeping it straight: Symmetry and suppleness key to a happy horse
The likelihood is that if one half of the horse/rider partnership isn’t straight then there is a high probability of the other half not being straight either.
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Equine lameness: From “irreversible” navicular to serviceably sound
“The disease is, therefore, considered to be reversible and may be alleviated by altering the load on the navicular bone.”
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When the heat is on, here’s how to keep your horse cool
When a horse cranks up a gear or two, its digestive system all but shuts down as the blood that normally delivers oxygen and fuel to power the gut is diverted to the horse’s big muscles to power locomotion. That means cooling down properly is essential to health and wellbeing.
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Washable bandages with antiseptic properties could be on the cards
Scientists have developed technology that effectively traps silver nanoparticles inside cotton fiber.
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The dressage equation: Putting together training knowledge, rider aids, and equine biomechanics
Leadership is not obedience to the rider’s aids but instead the capacity to analyze the horse’s difficulties.
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It simply ain’t just: Do horses recognise unfair situations?
It’s feed time. You can see the disappointment on the faces of the horses who miss out, right?
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Use of resistance bands in horse training improves dynamic stability at trot – study
“The system we tested is easy to use during the normal exercise routine of a horse, meaning it can be applied to horses of any discipline.”
Read moreDominance must not be a part of horse training, say equitation scientists
Human concepts of dominance and leadership can damage the horse-rider bond, says the International Society for Equitation Science.
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