Horse Health & Well-being
Tough Decisions and Community Support Key in Fighting EHV-1 Outbreak
The official death toll from the EHV-1 outbreak has risen to 17, with three more horses dying in Germany, two in Belgium, and one more horse dying in a Valencia equine hospital. The FEI is following through with their promise of full transparency and improved communication as they navigate tough
Horse Training
Race-2-Ride: Retraining and Welfare Off The Track
There has been much in the press over the last year about the welfare of horses leaving the racing industry, raising questions about the sustainability and ethics of the current situation. In this article, Kate Fenner explains how we can all help to protect the welfare of off-the-track horses by
Horse People & Culture
Horse Riders’ Attitudes to Managing Risk “Disturbing” Says Safety Researcher
So, horses are dangerous. Is that just the way things are? And does taking risks with horses make you look braver, more confident, or more of a leader? According to one equestrian safety scientist, there are better ways to deal with horse-related risks. And there are better ways to reduce
News & Science
It’s More than the Early Starts. Horseracing’s Staff Recruitment and Retention Problems
The problems surrounding the recruitment, training and retention of stable staff in horseracing extend beyond the early starts. For at least half a century, the multi-billion-pound horseracing industry in the UK has had a hard time keeping staff on board. And that’s not because of the early morning hours or
Sponsored Content
From the All Blacks to the Stable… Ice N Easy Cold Therapy
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Saddle Fitting Guide
SAFETY REPORT Sponsored by Fitton HorseInsure Finding the correct fitting saddle is essential to ensure good welfare and maintain performance. Check the fit regularly and listen to your horse and your own comfort. Teach yourself to evaluate saddle fitting and recognise problems to ensure good welfare and maintain performance with
Protect and Prepare
SAFETY REPORT Sponsored by Fitton HorseInsure In a time of crisis there may be nobody to help you, no power, no communications, no emergency services, no veterinarian, no daylight… What is your plan? Everyone’s situation differs according to the size and nature of their horse enterprise. That’s why each and
Horse Fencing: A Worthy Investment
SAFETY REPORT SPONSORED BY Fitton HorseInsure The best fence for horses will always be expensive, but did you know your farm insurance can cover fence repair and replacement? Good safe fences are an essential part of a horse property. They don’t just keep horses secure but also serve to protect certain
Equitation Science
Anxiety Levels High in Eventers Post-lockdown, Say Researchers
When human and equine athletes get separated for several weeks—such as during lockdown—physical and emotional strain can lead to anxiety,
Researchers Investigate the Horse-Human Bond
Your horse probably recognizes your face and knows your voice—maybe even the sound of your car driving up to the
Horse Welfare
The Saddle Fit Guide
Here is some advice for fitting, using and maintaining your saddle, compiled by the Animal Health Trust, in collaboration with World Horse Welfare. Their research has highlighted some areas that
Horses and Floods
Horses and floods Floods are one of the most frequent natural disasters that horse owners have to deal with because many of the properties horses are kept in are floodplains.
Human Mindset
It’s Time to Change the Culture
In this article, Tanja Mitton comments on a recent article in Eurodressage by Adriane Alvord, “The Pain that Lives Behind
Recovering Your Worth
How do you recover when someone questions your self-worth? I think we have all experienced moments when someone has made
Research into the Human-Horse Bond
There’s a sense of peace that comes with standing in a pasture of grazing horses. There’s something that feels incredibly
Can Horse People Get Along? Tips from Six Blind Men and an Elephant
It is possible for horse people to get along? Horse people! We have a reputation for being a bit, well,
Horses and People in Art
Little Riders and Cute Ponies: The World of Horse Book Illustration
Today we’re exploring pony stories and humorous cartoons. Pony stories feed our obsessions and provide
Dressed for the Ride: The history of rider wear
Rider wear is an area of sports clothing where history, function and symbolism are uniquely
The Saddle Fit Guide
Here is some advice for fitting, using and maintaining your saddle, compiled by the Animal Health Trust, in collaboration with World Horse Welfare. Their research has highlighted some areas that should be carefully considered when fitting a new saddle, which will help to maintain and develop the horse’s topline, and
Anxiety Levels High in Eventers Post-lockdown, Say Researchers
When human and equine athletes get separated for several weeks—such as during lockdown—physical and emotional strain can lead to anxiety, poor performance, and even reduced welfare, according to a new study. Elite three-day eventing riders isolated from their horses for eight weeks during Italy’s Covid-19 movement restrictions did not ride
Horse remains reveal new insights into how Native Americans raised horses
A new analysis of the Lehi horse, previously believed to be from the Ice Age, shows that the animal actually died sometime after the 17th century – and was raised, ridden and cared for by Native peoples. The study sheds light on the early relationships between horses and their guardians
A Small Change Can Make a Big Difference
Change is in the air in the equestrian world. It’s not a storm, yet, but there’s definitely enough breeze to fly a kite. Traditionalism, creaking and complaining, is starting to rustle in the wind as science begins to nudge it persistently. It’s an exciting time, we are uncovering and shedding
