Study casts light on effects of stress in equine learning
Temperament has effect, but only if stress is involved in learning process, study suggests.
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Training
Study reveals shortcomings in equine work ethic
German scientists investigate the question: Are horses lazy?
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Caution urged over use of negative reinforcement
Study shows negative reinforcement is stressful when used to get horses used to unfamiliar objects.
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Many riders too heavy for their mounts – study
Study suggests just one in 20 riders within the ideal weight range for their horse.
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Stretching and Relaxation: Myths and Reality
Gaits and performances cannot be enhanced by increasing the horse’s vertebral column’s range of motion.
Read moreWhat’s in it for the horse, asks scientist
Do horses share their rider’s enjoyment of sporting and recreational activities?
Read moreDr Bidda Jones on horse keeping and horse sports
Comment by Dr Bidda Jones on stabling, whipping, jumps racing, and horse sport in general.
Read moreInteraction between horse, saddle and rider studied
British review proposes how next steps may be taken to improve understanding.
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Working out the weight of your horse
It’s important to know your horse’s weight, so that medications can be given accurately.
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Bent out of shape: Reflections on Rollkur
Hyperflexion has been around a long time, but equine physiology is still being ignored.
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Electric fencing for dummies
Shocking revelations on how to get the best from your electric fencing.
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Caring for old horses
Exactly when a horse should be considered old varies. Bigger breeds make old bones earlier.
Read moreIntelligence study: horses are no one-trick ponies
Research improves understanding of how horses use their brains and identify cues.
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Psychological factors of horse performance probed
Researchers probing psychology of competition horses find key areas for further study.
Read moreWhen tying up goes wrong (and how to prevent it)
An innovative yet simple product can save horse and handler a lot of grief.
Read moreBolting horses – options for riders
What are your options when on board a panic-stricken and bolting horse?
Read moreAttack of the killer chickens
What do you do when your horse refuses to pass an object or animal?
Read moreStudy shows benefits of positive reinforcement
Positive reinforcement found to be preferable to negative when training horses in stressful situations.
Read moreHorse personalities affected by careers – study
The researchers found that dressage and high-school horses showed higher levels of anxiousness than those taking part in other disciplines.
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Horses suffer from work stress, researchers find
French research indicates that dressage and high-school work create higher levels of stress in horses than the likes of jumping, eventing and vaulting.
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