
International Society for Equitation Science Conference 2017
Coverage from the 2017 International Society for Equitation Science Conference in Wagga Wagga, NSW, Australia.
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Improving Horse Welfare by Changing Human Behavior: Not Always Easy
by Christa Lesté-Lasserre, MA | Aug 26, 2018
One veterinarian concedes that equitation scientists and vets alike are still working to determine how to change people’s behavior with the goal of improving horse welfare, but offers some suggestions on how to make progress.
Read MoreResearchers Study the Science Behind Whip Use in Racehorses
by Christa Lesté-Lasserre, MA | Jun 21, 2018
New industry rules intended to improve horse welfare by decreasing whipping frequency might actually go against the principles of operant training and, specifically, negative reinforcement, one equitation scientist says.
Read MoreWant to Improve Horse Welfare? Change Human Habits
by Christa Lesté-Lasserre, MA | Apr 26, 2018
To make a sustainable difference to horse welfare, owners must apply the findings of research into human behavior change, one researcher says.
Read MoreCan Horses Tell Us If They’re Happy, Have Good Welfare?
by Christa Lesté-Lasserre, MA | Mar 29, 2018
Researchers are still lacking reliable tools to understand what good equine welfare looks like from the horse’s point of view, but they’re making progress.
Read MoreMonitor Heart Rate to Optimize Racehorse Training
by Christa Lesté-Lasserre, MA | Mar 25, 2018
Recent study results suggest heart rate monitoring can allow trainers to assess workloads and adjust training for improved conditioning and race outcomes.
Read MoreNew Zealand Issues Horse and Donkey Welfare Code
by Christa Lesté-Lasserre, MA | Mar 22, 2018
The document outlines new minimum standards and best practice guidelines for managing and maintaining good welfare for all domestic horses and donkeys.
Read MoreTongue Ties Could Cause Stress for Horses
by Christa Lesté-Lasserre, MA | Mar 22, 2018
Tongue ties help some racehorses breathe better, but study results suggest they can also cause stress, even in horses that have been tied regularly in the past.
Read MoreScientists Test Quarter Horse Personality Scoring System
by Christa Lesté-Lasserre, MA | Mar 20, 2018
The ability to select Quarter Horse breeding stock for behavior traits might improve equine welfare and human safety, researchers said.
Read MoreTechnology Improving Horse Health Record-Keeping
by Christa Lesté-Lasserre, MA | Mar 11, 2018
Recent study results suggest competitive riders would be much more inclined to use technology to keep track of their mounts’ biometric data than recreational riders would.
Read MoreDo Children See Signs of Poor Equine Health, Welfare?
by Christa Lesté-Lasserre, MA | Mar 8, 2018
Researchers found that young people recognized signs of poor horse welfare in common training practices as well as adult experts did.
Read MoreDon’t Be So Dominant During Training
by Christa Lesté-Lasserre, MA | Mar 1, 2018
The “alpha” concept of showing dominance when training a horse doesn’t coincide with what equitation science research is revealing, scientists say.
Read MoreA Closer Look at Racehorse Welfare
by Christa Lesté-Lasserre, MA | Feb 22, 2018
A look at racing ethics could help researchers and industry members acknowledge rightful concerns from a well-meaning public, help resolve misconceptions, and contribute to better equine welfare.
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