Whips, spurs, and horse-head-control equipment can be misused by riders and misunderstood by spectators, both of which can have negative outcomes for horses and the industry alike.
This research could help riders select dressage mounts to ensure their ability to perform the required movements while maintaining soundness.
Both endoscopic techniques provide invaluable information and, in most cases, should be used together, one practitioner says.
Genetically engineered horses could be arriving as soon as next year, but how that engineering might affect their health and welfare remains unclear.
Vets discussed kissing spines, memory foam, English and Western saddle fit, rider weight, rein lameness, and more.
Understanding the biomechanics of cues from a rider’s legs, seat, and hands could improve horse welfare, scientists say.
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Of the 305 respondents, 166 (54%) said they’ve cross-trained their horses outside their primary riding disciplines.
Researchers focused on the effect of collected and lengthened paces in young and mature dressage horses.
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Researchers said the ethogram allowed an assessor to differentiate between clinically lame and sound horses.
The OIE has described management “pillars” to keep most diseases at bay for high-health, high-performance horses.
In a long-term study, researchers showed that 92.5% of horses discharged had returned to work four to eight years after surgery.
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