New tech: Horse diseases diagnosed with smartphone and test kit
Fast, compact and inexpensive system uses smartphone-based detection and identification of disease-specific nucleic acid sequences.
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Training
Lack of selenium might be behind crib-biting in horses, research suggests
It is too soon to be sure if adding it to the diet will cure the condition, but crib-biting horses tested were deficient in selenium.
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Evolution of the equestrian arts: Are we seeing the light(ness)?
Riding is physics, energy, tensegrity, elastic energy, forces and leading the horse to mastery of forces is an intelligent journey.
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Horse welfare and endurance: Is a 75kg minimum weight sensible?
Given the high prevalence of orthopaedic injury in endurance, I believe that some consideration should be given to the issue.
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Submission and domination: Rollkur belongs in the dark ages
However one looks at it there is no advantage in over-flexing the horse’s upper neck.
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A weight on equine shoulders: Saddle fit and cartilage damage at the scapula
There is no published research but much anecdotal evidence that cartilage damage results from poor saddle fit at the shoulder area.
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Language of horsemanship mystifies and confuses, says researcher
Researcher finds that horsemanship competence can be defined as the use of the 14 elements.
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Vet care for animals sure to improve thanks to Big Data project in Australia
Australian program will collect nationwide data on veterinary care like never before.
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Horses and humans: Delving into our working relationship
Kendra Coulter is recognised globally as a leader in the study of human-animal labour.
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Carbohydrate-based blend reduced gastric ulcers in active horses
Study’s long-term results could provide horse owners and veterinarians with an all-natural alternative to current therapies.
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“Grooms Minds”: Spotlight on mental health in the equestrian industry
An increasing number of grooms, riders and employers had contacted the British Grooms Association for help and advice.
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Riding into the horse’s world: Are you ready for it?
Everybody believes they have a partnership with the horse but their partnership is nothing more than nice obedience.
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Bridle fit is as important to horses as saddle fitting: Here’s why
No other part of the anatomy has as many sensitive areas as the head. There are many nerves in the horse’s head. Some of them originate at exactly those areas where the noseband or flash lie.
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Class and the question of thrust in horse training
Classic authors understood that greater upward forces were necessary for collected and more elevated gaits such as passage.
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Human welfare issues can also need addressing in cases of horse neglect, says charity boss
Developing empathy for the horse is a key to better welfare outcomes, says World Horse Welfare’s Roly Owers.
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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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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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