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Are Christmas Decorations Poisonous to Horses?

Clair Thunes, PhD December 8, 2022

Find out what might happen if your horse eats that wreath hanging on his stall door.

Smart Storage Around the Barn

Diane E. Rice November 12, 2022

Learn how to keep horses and humans safe by storing your supplies and equipment properly.

Minimizing Horse and Rider Risk Factors on Cross-Country

Christa Lesté-Lasserre, MA October 15, 2022

The cross-country phase of eventing comes with risk, but new research aims to keep horses and riders safer.

How to Restrain a Horse

Equus August 5, 2022

Luke Bass, DVM, MS, Dipl. ABVP, explains how various restraint options work best.

How to Keep Your Horse Safe During the 4th of July

Wendy Krebs, DVM July 1, 2022

A veterinarian offers tips on how you can prepare in advance to keep your horse calm despite the noise and sight of festive fireworks.

Body Language in Horse and Human Interactions

Equine Body Language: 7 Signs to Recognize

Christa Lesté-Lasserre, MA January 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.

Researcher: How Riders Fall Should Influence Helmet Design

Christa Lesté-Lasserre, MA December 30, 2021

Standardized helmet tests measure the equipment’s reaction to hitting a steel anvil, but equestrians usually fall on softer, less rigid surfaces.

Heated Water Trough Safety

Clair Thunes, PhD November 13, 2021

Are you using heated water buckets or troughs this winter? Stay safe with these tips.

Survey: Helmet Use Common, But Helmet Care Often Subpar

Christa Lesté-Lasserre, MA September 16, 2021

A survey found riders’ helmets are often too old, well exceeding their manufacturer-stated expiration dates.

What’s New With Weaning Foals?

Diane E. Rice July 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.

Major Risks Found in Road Incidents with Horses

Christa Lesté-Lasserre, MA July 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.

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Survey: Higher-Level Riders Take and Accept More Risks

Christa Lesté-Lasserre, MA June 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.

Science, Governing Bodies Unite to Improve Horse and Rider Safety in Equestrian Sports

Christa Lesté-Lasserre, MA April 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.

Horse Slow Feeder Safety

Christa Lesté-Lasserre, MA April 19, 2021

Slow feeders and haynets offer many benefits for horses, such as metered forage intake, but can also create safety issues. Here are solutions to common challenges.

Wearable Helmet Tech Could Improve Horseback Rider Safety

Christa Lesté-Lasserre, MA March 25, 2021

A new sensor cap designed just for helmet wearers is giving feedback that could not only improve fit but also lead to better diagnostics and treatment when riders fall.