Recovery from synovial infection: How do the numbers stack up?
“Return to full athletic function after synovial infection is possible,” researchers report.
Read more
Training
A positive reinforcement rein: Rule-changer and game-changer for horsemanship?
Fridtjof Hanson proposes a new type of rein for equestrian activities, that he says is far safer and more humane than any bitted rein he has ever tried.
Read more
Hand-held equine blood testing device gives speedy results
StableLab can detect infections with 97% accuracy, and with 50 times greater sensitivity than a thermometer.
Read more
Guide to choosing a horse-riding helmet
Not all helmets are created equal, writes Filippo Pozza.
Read more
PRP and IRAP: Where nature meets science in horse injury treatment
Two methods that have become increasingly popular to treat equine injuries are Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) and Interleukin-1 Receptor Antagonist Protein (IRAP).
Read more
Science of saddle-fitting explored in equine veterinary journal
“Poor saddle-fit is a frequent contributor to sub-optimal performance but is often overlooked.”
Read more
Vets could be vital to communications should exotic horse diseases enter Britain – study
Survey findings suggest horse owners might be more likely to listen to veterinarians rather than government directives.
Read more
Rider-horse weight ratios put to the test in Danish study
Riders rode with no additional weight, or with an extra 15% or 25% of their body weight added to a vest. How did the horses fare?
Read more
Horse measuring goes high-tech with new laser device
HeightLight uses triangulation technology and mathematical theory to accurately measure the height of a horse or pony.
Read more
The worm turns … into a video series on parasite control in horses
Series of short video messages aim to debunk myths over worming and how best to manage equine parasite control.
Read more
These hooves are made for walking: So what do biomechanists say?
Dressage horses perform their natural gaits through a wide speed range, thus over‐riding the natural trigger to make a transition. What does it all?
Read more
3D scanner successfully detects lower-leg swelling in showjumpers
Horse riders and trainers make training decisions based on visual observations of leg swelling, but these are potentially subjective and imprecise.
Read more
Rein tension in dressage transitions explored in study
“Large differences in rein tension between the horses and riders suggests that it is possible for some riders to make the horse perform transitions with a lighter contact, and that this is a feasible goal during training.”
Read more
Are goldfish an effective cleaner for horse troughs?
Nearly half the horse owners surveyed had used goldfish in their horses’ troughs, but do they really work?
Read more
Few horse welfare issues make it to Swiss sanctions commission, study finds
Inappropriate, aggressive behaviour of riders or drivers, and rough handling with artificial aids were the most common welfare issues seen.
Read more
Infrared imaging helpful in assessing saddle load and fit, researchers find
The testing picked up uneven weight distribution, as evidenced by temperature variation.
Read more
Equestrian worker’s dust exposure explored in study
“Equestrian workers need to receive occupational health training on the health risks associated with respirable crystalline silica exposure.”
Read more
Study findings paint a damning picture of individual stabling of horses
Study findings paint a worrying picture of individual stabling – a housing method commonly employed around the world.
Read more
The potential role of the misstep, and other footfall insights in horses
Researchers are adding more important pieces to the puzzle around the stresses and strains on the legs of horses, and the causes of injuries.
Read more
Colic costs examined in British Study, hitting £10,000 in dearest cases
“It is often challenging to predict what the total cost of an episode of colic might be,” the researchers said.
Read more