Two equine biomechanics researchers share insight on how to properly use equine training aids such as elastic bands, longeing systems, and various rein rigs.
Researchers reflect on horse trailer design and long-distance travel as they affect stress in horses.
Horses give us plenty of cues when they’re dealing with early illness. To help you recognize them and intervene accordingly, here is a 10-point list of warning signs.
Equine neuroaxonal dystrophy (eNAD) and equine degenerative myeloencephalopathy (EDM) both plague the horse’s central nervous system.
Dental pain can often be mistaken for behavior problems, so it is important for owners to understand the signs of dental pain and disease.
Brush up on your equine oral health knowledge with these facts about dental anatomy, issues, and exams.
Researchers found equine-assisted intervention horses more touch-sensitive than riding school horses, suggesting the need to revise handling techniques.
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.
Some people believe scratching a tense horse will reinforce her fearful behavior. Read what an equine behavior expert says.
If a mare’s behavior issues are related to her reproductive cycles, suppressing estrus might help.
Find out how veterinarians connect abnormal behaviors with pain in horses during lameness evaluations.
Find out how you can influence your horse’s behavior through feed management.
Find out how Paris 2024 officials and equestrian sport governing bodies are addressing equine welfare and SLO concerns driven by social media’s growing influence.
As you consider ways you can help your foal—and his dam—through the weaning process, examine methods based on research.
A scientist highlights the importance of equestrian sports uniting and adopting science-based training methods to improve horse welfare beyond the 2024 Paris Olympic Games.
Horses’ body language and habits can tell you a lot about their pain levels, moods, and motivations.
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