Why you should start out with a quiet horse, not a fixer-upper
The older the horse, the more difficult gaining his trust becomes.
Read moreCare & Training
Research articles on the care and training of the horse.
True or false? Researchers put safety hypotheses to the test
What factors influence protective behaviors the most?
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Leveraged bits only modestly increase poll pressure in horses – study
Tension applied to reins tended to move bit backwards in the mouth.
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Bad dressage test? Blame it on your inferior parietal cortex
Just when you need that finesse and control, it all falls apart.
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“Move it or lose it” to keep horses sound, but ignore the judging scorecard
Muscles and bones actively remodel in response to exercise stresses.
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Opening the stable doors from lameness to soundness
The horse’s deeper structures are the foundation of athletic performance.
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Why working on the forehand can be a horse killer
Subchondral sclerosis evolves from tiny micro-cracks, leading to arthritis.
Read moreWhy your horse should be treated as the athlete he is
Soundness and excellence relies on the coordination of many systems.
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Metal in the mouth: A bit of advice
The problem with many bits, is that they apply far too much pressure, writes Neil Davies.
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Beyond the half-halt: Moving forward with your horse
“Ride your horse into heaven and not into the ground”.
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Supple or stiff: Why does your horse feels this way?
People often describe how their horse feels when they’re riding.
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Chomping at the bit: Have we had it wrong all along?
A “living fossil” from the desert reveals its secrets.
Read moreTrotters trained with less high-intensity exercise still did fine – study
Swedish researchers examined two training regimes in Standardbreds.
Read moreMaking contact: When a horse’s talent trumps training
Part 7 of “The Meaning of Life” series: when the lightest touch is all it takes.
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Ties that bind: A horse’s first lesson in tying up
When a horse pulls back, his head and poll are subjected to severe pressure.
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iPhone used to gather data on the gait of horses
Researchers compare the iPhone 6 to a specialist inertial measurement unit.
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There are no magic fixes for horse problems
A huge amount of skill and experience is needed to deal with problem horses.
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The lightest touch: Pressure and relief in horse training
Many trainers apply pressure when the horse has no idea how to find relief.
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Why you shouldn’t put human values on to horses
Horses don’t know or care what you think is good or bad.
Read moreSafety first: A dangerous horse is a ticking time bomb
Many people own horses that are dangerous and unsuitable for them.
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