

What drives equine aggression—and how can training help?

Learn how new research insights on equine spinal conditions help veterinarians extend horses’ soundness and longevity in The Horse‘s Research Roundup 2025 issue.

Take a closer look at what’s new in assisted equine reproduction and what that means for horses and humans.

Genomic tools help breeders pair for performance and temperament while avoiding inherited health risks in the next generation of performance horses.

Here are 10 things we’ve learned about cribbing since we published our last research update.

Learn why this congenital malformation occurs in foals and how veterinarians, owners, and breeders can treat and prevent it.

Horse hair offers insights into health, genetics, stress, and even history. Read more in this article from the Summer 2025 issue of The Horse.

Greater awareness and ongoing research mean fewer foals are being born with this genetic skin condition.

During the 2024 AAEP Kester News Hour experts shared new research on equine genetics, atrial fibrillation detection, neck pain, and updated EHV guidelines.

Researchers describe the pros, cons, and clinical applications of this genome sequencing method.

Researchers are developing this tool to learn about the level of inbreeding in contemporary Thoroughbreds and help guide management and breeding practices.

What genes and coat colors are more likely to result in a spooky or reactive horse? Experts explain what we know about equine genetics and behavior.

Researchers used AI to analyze horse conformation and detected differences between fragile foal syndrome carriers and noncarriers that might have performance implications.

Is club foot an inherited condition in horses? A veterinarian offers her thoughts.

These study results could help breeders and trainers determine which horses have the best DNA for coping with a racing environment.

Researchers discovered a connection between Chromosome 25 and the presence of kissing spines in horses.
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