This presentation from the ISES conference looks at indicators of positive/negative equine emotions and how humans and AI can recognize them.
Equine Welfare
Achieving 'lightness' requires a shift of focus away from controlling the neck and head, and more attention directed to the seat and leg.
A study looked at the cost, suitability, versatility, temperament and work ethic of retired Thoroughbreds in various equestrian disciplines.
A study in Australia looked at exercise habits and self-perceptions of fitness among dressage, eventing, and jumping riders.
A presentation at the ISES conference outlined a free online curriculum to help young horsepeople better understand biosecurity measures.
Domestic horse management contrasts with their natural behavioural needs, but can various distractions help stalled horses be happier?
How effective is it, really? And how ethical? UK researchers looked at hundreds of FEI eventing rounds, and the results are a bit surprising.
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.
Focussed on the head and jaw, ECS therapy can help with injuries from falls and kicks (and bridles); plus a simple technique you can try at home.