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New FEI Tack Team Aims To Boost Horse Welfare, Fairness
by Christa Lesté-Lasserre, MA | Jun 12, 2022
The Tack and Equipment Group will review new and old kinds of tack and gather the latest scientific information about equestrian equipment.
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by Christa Lesté-Lasserre, MA | Jun 3, 2022
Discover 9 physical and behavioral reasons your horse might be kicking up his heels.
Read MoreHorse Blanketing FAQs
by Alexandra Beckstett, The Horse Managing Editor | Dec 30, 2021
On or off? Hot or cold? Lightweight or heavyweight? We’ll answer these questions and more.
Read MoreManaging Your Horse’s Back Pain
by Diane E. Rice | Oct 7, 2021
Two veterinarians share how they diagnose, treat, and rehab back-sore horses.
Read MoreResearchers: Bitless Bridles Not Always Kind To Horses
by Christa Lesté-Lasserre, MA | Oct 3, 2021
For some riders, bitless bridles seem to spare the horse’s mouth from hard metal bits. However, study results show bitless bridles can also cause pain and structural damage.
Read MoreDiagnosing and Treating Poll Pain in Horses
by Christa Lesté-Lasserre, MA | Sep 16, 2021
Poll pain can cause performance, behavior, and welfare issues for horses. Learn how vets diagnose and treat it.
Read MoreManaging the Anxious Horse
by Michelle Anderson | Aug 21, 2021
Find out how to keep you, your prone-to-worry horse, and those around him safe.
Read MoreDo Boots and Wraps Overheat Horses’ Legs?
by Alexandra Beckstett, The Horse Managing Editor | Jun 23, 2021
Researchers investigated the degree to which boots and wraps impair convection cooling—potentially damaging tendon cells—during exercise.
Read MoreHelp for a Girthy Horse
by Angelo Telatin, MS | Aug 24, 2020
Do you have a cinchy horse? Follow this step-by-step advice to modify his behavior.
Read MoreHelp! My Pony Won’t Keep His Grazing Muzzle On!
by Clair Thunes, PhD | Jun 8, 2020
Some horses turn into Houdini the second a grazing muzzle goes on. Get tips to ensure this important tool for managing weight gain stays in place.
Read More17 Tips for Recreational Trail Riders
by Diane E. Rice | Jun 4, 2020
Trail riding season is in full swing, and our sources answered 17 questions about keeping your horse sound and healthy.
Read MoreThe Lesson Horse Lifestyle
by Natalie DeFee Mendik, MA | Aug 14, 2019
A good lesson horse is a valuable member of any riding program. Our sources share tips on keeping these trusty steeds happy and healthy.
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