Often called the “athlete’s heart,” an enlarged heart in a horse is frequently accompanied by murmurs and arrhythmias.

Cortisol levels were higher during a competition than at home, and they continued rising throughout the event.

The only variable researchers could link with the likelihood of falling was the horse and rider’s competitive rank going into cross-country.

Danish researchers recently observed that foals that watched their mothers calmly handle scary objects ended up being less fearful themselves.

Researchers say the more affordable technique could lead to more horses being genotyped and a better understanding of diseases and disease processes.

Recent study results yielded mixed results: Equestrian professionals, on the whole, appear to have an appreciation for welfare-friendly behavior in the show ring, but they disagree with scientists when it comes to head and neck positions.

When cribbers did not crib, their salivary cortisol levels were up to 38% higher than those of horses that don’t crib.

Measuring equine stress isn’t as easy as it might sound, one researcher said. Here’s a review of the current techniques.

Anti-venoms have been derived from horses since 1884. Learn how researchers are working to improve these horses’ welfare.