Extra care important for the older competition horse
Horses from the ages of 12 and older are considered “seniors,” but they often compete successfully into their teenage years.
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Training
Icelandic horse study: How accurately can age be estimated from their teeth?
Researchers undertook a study to assess the age of Icelandic horses based on the state of their teeth, in particular selected features of the incisors.
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Equine flu remains significant threat to British horses, charity says
“Flu is still as much of a threat as it was earlier this year,” an Animal Health Trust spokesman says.
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Eventing deaths under scrutiny: Equestrian Australia “committed to safety”
A Coroner’s inquest into the deaths of Olivia Inglis, 17, and Caitlyn Fischer, 19, within weeks of each of in 2016, is under way in Australia.
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On the nose: Which bridle is best for your horse?
The horse’s biology does not change from discipline to discipline in riding, even though the ‘head-restraining devices’ do – all of which are designed to control and communicate to the horse what the rider wants.
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The web of life: How “magic” is understanding nature and the horse
When nature is perceived as a web, its vulnerability is obvious; if one thread of the web is pulled, the whole tapestry may unravel.
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Is show ring success by porky ponies fueling equine obesity?
Part of the problem could be the number of overweight horses and ponies winning at shows, then being seen as the ideal “breed standard”.
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Equestrian bodies issue warnings on CBD and citrus leaf derivative
A high number of positive tests for a banned stimulant that is found in the leaves of citrus trees and as a supplement ingredient has prompted an FEI warning, and the US Equestrian Federation is also clamping down on cannabinoids.
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Stress, anxiety and depression a major issue in racing, British study finds
Those interviewed painted a picture of a “relentless” industry and, for many, this had intensified in recent years.
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New tool offers helping hand in caring for senior horses
Equine Guelph’s Senior Horse Tool puts spotlight on senior horse care, with special attention on PPID (Pituitary Pars Intermedia Dysfunction).
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Pain under saddle: Horses have a “voice” if we only choose to listen
New study confirms value of using a catalogue of behaviours to identify musculoskeletal pain in horses.
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Big tick for research: Donkeys may provide new repellent
Unlike horses, donkeys are resistant to the Amblyomma sculptum tick, an important vector of Rickettsia rickettsii, the agent responsible for Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever — the most lethal tick-borne pathogen affecting humans.
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Inspiration from tradition: The science of training horses in-hand
“He chooses to remain by your side because he is not an enemy to be dominated but instead a partner willing to work with you.”
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Owners need more training to recognize dental pain in horses, say researchers
Many behavioral problems disappeared when infected cheek teeth were extracted, researchers found.
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Brits tackle Strangles in horses with new surveillance scheme
By identifying and treating carrier horses, vets are able to “break the strangles hold” by preventing new outbreaks.
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Study reveals the dangers of thyroid supplements in fit horses
Trainers who add thyroid supplements to fit horses are likely doing more harm than good and may also cause cardiac
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Tendon injury research: Findings in horses could be a game-changer
Findings around embryonic stem cells could lead to new treatments to protect tendon regeneration.
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Test sought to identify new horse blood-doping strategy
Racehorses being micro-dosed with erythropoietin, which stimulates the production of oxygen-carrying red blood cells.
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Speed and efficiency: The horse has got it all, research shows
Findings highlight the remarkably economical nature of horse locomotion, and provide insights into the mechanics of galloping from both an evolutionary and performance standpoint.
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FEI allows snaffle bits for 1-2* dressage events
Little fanfare for new FEI rule allowing horses to compete in snaffles at 1 and 2* level.
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