Training

Could non-horsey people successfully apply the well-known scoring system with only half an hour of training?

The most common complication was hair loss under the noseband.

Findings show that while there are many different shoes and approaches, it is important to look at the effect of changes in shoeing on the symmetry of movement, rather than the other way round.

“Pre-determined arbitrary heart-rate recovery values may not allow for fair competition during Endurance racing.”

Study involved eight Pure Spanish stallions who work for the Municipal Police of Barcelona.

Researchers say an automated risk calculator could be developed to identify Endurance horses on a path to elimination.

“Excessive feed intake pauses as found in the present study represent a risk of pain, suffering and harm.”

There is a way to help every horse and pony become soft and supple in your hand that is both easy and natural.

Researchers find there are behavioural differences between mares and geldings, but not under saddle.

Cribbing collars may discourage the behavior, but they do not relieve the urge.

“We found that, for horses, orange has poor visibility and contrast against most surroundings.”

Clinical assessment of spinal motion in horses is part of many routine clinical exams, but they remain highly subjective.