“The use of a flapless saddle that allowed closer contact of the rider’s legs with the sides of the horse’s ribcage significantly improved rider stability …”

“These videos should help riders, owners, trainers and vets understand what the horse is actually trying to say. We owe it to them to listen.”

Survey looks at air quality, conditions, arena footing and associated health outcomes in horses and humans.

“Our survey findings indicate that veterinary professionals frequently encounter queries about animal behaviour, but feel that their undergraduate training did not prepare them for dealing with these problems in practice.”

Sixty-six horses in study showed an 87% reduction in pain signals after being moved to bit-free riding.

“The first ride is the toughest. Take that first step.”

Series to help riders, trainers and coaches to identify the early signs of pain in the horse.

“This is the first time any mammal has been shown to have this particular ability.”

“Hopefully this research will set a solid base for further research and eventually help in preventing the onset of equine back problems.”

The Clinical Companion of the Donkey to be published in five languages and provided free to learning institutes around the world.

Owners and professionals interact with horses in many different ways, but to what degree do these various interventions affect welfare?