Property & Pasture
Seven tips to manage your horse’s weight
These challenging times are affecting every aspect of our lives, including, for many of us, how
War on Waste: Horse Feedbags
War on waste horse feedbags. Material: Feedbags are (generally) made from woven polypropylene. Abbreviated as PP,
War on Waste for Horse Owners: A Circular Economy
War on Waste for horse owners. The planet is drowning in plastic and, while a lot
Horse Health & Well-being
Five Steps to Prevent Back Pain in Horses
Horses’ backs are not designed to carry riders, so it’s vital to do all that you can to reduce the impact of riding. You may already be alert to behavioural changes that can indicate back pain in your horse, but do you know how to prevent back pain from occurring?
Horse Training
3 Beneficial Stretches and Core Strengthening For Your Horse
3 beneficial stretches and core strengthening for your horse. As we learn more about the horse’s body and how things are connected, therapists are finding better ways of keeping our fur-kids safe, healthy and, most importantly, happy. There are many new fads that promise quick cures for imbalances, whether they
Horse People & Culture
A Wild Horse Fantasy
My obsession with horses apparently began at a very early age. There was absolutely no family background for this obsession to occur. My mother and father had never even been close to a horse, other than those which featured in their lives as working animals. They were city folk. I
News & Science
Disparate views impact the future of horseracing
Depending on their connection with horse racing, different people have different views about what’s “natural.” And that, according to one researcher, is having a major impact on the future of the sport. While racing industry leaders might consider it “natural” for a horse to gape its mouth open under tight
Sponsored Content
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
Protect Your Horse During Travel
HEALTH REPORT SPONSORED BY Fitton HorseInsure Top tips supported by recent research to help protect your horse during travel. Transporting horses might be part of the daily routine for many owners and trainers, but for horses, it is stressful, exhausting and carries a significant risk. There is a large amount of
Pre-purchase Exams
HEALTH REPORT SPONSORED BY Fitton HorseInsure Why you should invest in a pre-purchase vet exam when buying your next horse Looking for a horse to buy? Whether you are buying your first horse or looking for another one to add to your collection, finding your ‘unicorn’ is the stuff dreams are
Equus Nexus: Giving Thoroughbreds the Best Chance – For Life
I recently had an opportunity to catch up with Mike Lawrence, founder of Equus Nexus, while he was starting a young racehorse of mine. Equus Nexus has several beautiful retired Thoroughbred racehorses and warmblood horses, in various stages of training. My interest was the retraining of Thoroughbred racehorse project that
Horse Welfare
Researchers say foals need their own pain ethogram
They’re all horses, yes. But that doesn’t mean that little horses act like big horses when they’re in pain. According to Dutch scientists, foals express pain differently from the way
Effective Horse Cooling – as Recommended by the FEI
Hot or hot and humid environmental conditions are a serious risk to health and performance unless properly managed. Research into the effects of heat and humidity on horses during competition
Human Mindset
Equestrian Coach Challenge II: Thriving over Surviving
For 2 weeks, starting on 16th November, EquiCoach Lisa Ashton is launching the 2nd Equestrian Coach Challenge, designed specifically to
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,
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Equitation Science
Researchers uncover scientific clue to the relationship between whorls and horse personality
Whorl judging of horse temperament and personality may have found its scientific grounding. Ever notice that donkeys have very different
Report of Bone Damage at Noseband Site
A new study has identified bone damage at the site of the noseband. This research has important ramifications regarding the
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
Equestrian Coach Challenge II: Thriving over Surviving
For 2 weeks, starting on 16th November, EquiCoach Lisa Ashton is launching the 2nd Equestrian Coach Challenge, designed specifically to help coaches navigate these uncertain and changing times but made accessible to anyone who wants to come out of 2020 stronger. Coaches who took part in the first challenge earlier
The Ups and Downs of Horse Breeding
Most horse owners are attracted to the idea of breeding their own foal at some stage, especially those who own mares. Less common, however, is deciding to manage and educate a stallion with the prospect of using him as a sire. Horses and People magazine’s editor, Cristina Wilkins asked Dr
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
Research shows whipping horses doesn’t make them run faster, straighter or safer — let’s cut it out
The horse racing whip debate just got harder… The Melbourne Cup is upon us. This year will be different due to COVID-19 — but one thing we don’t expect to change is concern about horses’ welfare, which seems to resurface each year. Just days before the Cup, Victoria’s parliament has
