Christa Lesté-Lasserre, MA

Passionate about horses and science from the time she was riding her first Shetland Pony in Texas, Christa Lesté-Lasserre writes about scientific research that contributes to a better understanding of all equids. After undergrad studies in science, journalism, and literature, she received a master’s degree in creative writing. Now based in France, she aims to present the most fascinating aspect of equine science: the story it creates. Follow Lesté-Lasserre on Twitter @christalestelas.

Articles by: Christa Lesté-Lasserre, MA

African Horse Sickness Strikes Malaysia

As Thailand’s horse industry is starting to recover from its AHS outbreak, with thousands of horses vaccinated, the neighboring country of Malaysia is addressing its first cases of the disease.

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Can You Spot an Unhappy Horse?

Study: Most horse people miss the signs of negative emotional states in horses, even in those trained with “natural horsemanship” techniques.

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Wean Foals at Six Months, or Wait?

A new study by French scientists suggests that allowing foals and their dams to wean at their own pace could be a more welfare-friendly breeding strategy than traditional methods.

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