How effective is it, really? And how ethical? UK researchers looked at hundreds of FEI eventing rounds, and the results are a bit surprising.
Behaviour
The high prevalence of lameness in sport horses – as much as 46% in a recent study – calls for greater need for identifying pain behaviours.
In this exclusive excerpt from 'No Bored Horses', Amanda Goble outlines the physical and behavioural changes bored and stressed horses can exhibit.
A University of Kentucky study of coprophagy and the gut microbiome of foals found the disturbing behaviour is actually quite natural.
Research has indicated that many common behaviour issues are bit-induced, and we are failing to recognize the signs.
Tik Maynard, winner of this year's Road to the Horse colt-starting competition, shares some insights into working with untouched horses.
Early identification of musculoskeletal pain can prevent conditions from worsening and promote better welfare and rider safety.
Some physiological and psychological reasons for a horse’s deteriorating performance, and why we might miss some red flags.
Meg Vickell is a respected animal communicator who understands how equestrians can build a better relationship with their partners.
An updated look at the research conducted by the Heart Math Institute into how horses influence our own heart rhythms.