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Equine Body Language: 7 Signs to Recognize
by Christa Lesté-Lasserre, MA | Jan 1, 2022
While each horse is different, here are some common behavioral signs that can help you tell if your horse is happy, sick, or painful, as well as keep you safe.
Read MoreResearcher: How Riders Fall Should Influence Helmet Design
by Christa Lesté-Lasserre, MA | Dec 30, 2021
Standardized helmet tests measure the equipment’s reaction to hitting a steel anvil, but equestrians usually fall on softer, less rigid surfaces.
Read MoreAre Christmas Decorations Poisonous to Horses?
by Clair Thunes, PhD | Dec 12, 2021
Find out what might happen if your horse eats that wreath hanging on his stall door.
Read MoreThe Accident-Prone Horse
by Christa Lesté-Lasserre, MA | Dec 8, 2021
Is your horse accident-prone? Our sources share how to manage these Bubble-Wrap-worthy equids and the best ways to avoid problems in the first place.
Read MoreHeated Water Trough Safety
by Clair Thunes, PhD | Nov 13, 2021
Are you using heated water buckets or troughs this winter? Stay safe with these tips.
Read MoreSmart Storage Around the Barn
by Diane E. Rice | Nov 12, 2021
Learn how to keep horses and humans safe by storing your supplies and equipment properly in this article from the November 2021 issue of The Horse.
Read MoreSurvey: Helmet Use Common, But Helmet Care Often Subpar
by Christa Lesté-Lasserre, MA | Sep 16, 2021
A survey found riders’ helmets are often too old, well exceeding their manufacturer-stated expiration dates.
Read MoreTransitioning Your Horse to Outdoor Living
by Christa Lesté-Lasserre, MA | Sep 12, 2021
Horses on all-day pasture have more opportunities than stalled horses to meet their ethological (behavioral) needs, researchers say. Here are some things to consider and tips for making the switch.
Read MoreWhat’s New With Weaning Foals?
by Diane E. Rice | Jul 18, 2021
As you consider ways you can help your foal—and his dam—through the weaning process, examine proven methods based on research findings to formulate a plan.
Read MoreMajor Risks Found in Road Incidents with Horses
by Christa Lesté-Lasserre, MA | Jul 1, 2021
British researchers analyzed 4,000 road incidents between cars and ridden or handled horses and found drivers’ passing too closely, speeding, and road rage all contributed to conflicts and injury.
Read MoreSurvey: Higher-Level Riders Take and Accept More Risks
by Christa Lesté-Lasserre, MA | Jun 10, 2021
Researchers found many people accept that working with horses is dangerous—especially more experienced riders or those working with horses for financial gain.
Read MoreScience, Governing Bodies Unite to Improve Horse and Rider Safety in Equestrian Sports
by Christa Lesté-Lasserre, MA | Apr 22, 2021
Although horse sports—and three-day eventing in particular—carry inherent risks to both horse and rider, significant safety efforts in recent years have led to safer competitions, according to two sports medicine specialists.
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