Latest News – The Horse
Understanding Automatism in Performance Horses
Why does a racehorse keep running after losing his jockey? Because of a brain function called automatism.
National HBPA Supports AHC Welfare Code
The code is a broad set of principles designed to establish good equine welfare procedures for industry organizations.
How to Manage Mud Around Horses
Learn easy ways to manage mud and manure from Alayne Blickle of Horses for Clean Water.
4 Exercises to Increase Rider Fitness and Horse Comfort
Exercises on the ground can help improve your symmetry and coordination in the saddle. Photo: Courtesy Alexandra Beckstett I’ve always relied on my riding to
Sir Prize Birthday Euthanized at 35
The oldest member of the Thoroughbred Retirement Foundation’s herd died Dec. 2 at the Wallkill Correctional Facility.
How to Manage Mud Around Horses
Learn easy ways to manage mud and manure from Alayne Blickle of Horses for Clean Water.
Equine Sleep Patterns’ Effects on Performance
Knowing if sleep patterns affect performance could prompt interest in sleep as an important horse management factor.
The Science Behind Horsemanship
Read our in-depth coverage of the 2015 International Society of Equitation Science conference, where researchers shared their latest discoveries about equine stress, welfare, and training.
Conference to Cover Feeding Performance Horses
Speakers will discuss different aspects of feeding high-performance horses March 24 in Hunt Valley, Maryland.
University of Guelph Receives $10,000 Grant
A research team hopes to determine if horses can distinguish between neurotypical and mentally traumatized humans.
Professional vs. Amateur Round Pen Training Techniques
Researchers emphasized the importance of using subtle cues and having precise timing when training in the round pen.
Donkey Gets a Lift, Cops Seek Owner
Squishy the donkey is relaxing after walking down a busy roadway and catching a ride with an Oklahoma police officer.
Advances in Managing Chronic Foot Pain
Improved diagnostics and more promising treatments are putting many foot-sore horses back to work.
Churchill Downs, Kentucky HBPA Donate to $28,410 TAA
The TAA awarded more than $2.4 million in grants to 42 accredited Thoroughbred aftercare agencies in 2014.
Duchess of Cornwall Hosts Event for Brooke USA Donors
The Brooke works to alleviate the suffering of working horses, donkeys, and mules in the developing world.
Rider Safety: Always in Fashion
Whether you’re hitting the trail or riding in the ring, outfit yourself head to toe in smart and safe riding gear.
