From Chaos to Clarity: How EquiCare is Transforming Horse Management
Nicole knew she had a problem. As a professional rider and coach, she juggled the endless...
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Category: Horse Health
Bit Blindness and Questioning the Concept of Pain-induced Musculoskeletal Lameness
Bit Blindness The term “bit blindness”, coined in 2020, emphasises that after its inception four...
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Critique of the film Horses and the Science of Harmony
A critique of the Horses and the Science of Harmony film by Emeritus Professor Robert Cook, FRCVS,...
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A Bit-FREE, Pain-FREE Future for the FREE-Breathing Horse
Without food, a horse’s expectation of life is measured in weeks; without water, in days; without...
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The Evidence for Allowing a Bit-Free Option in Equestrian Sport
If equestrian sport remains in the grip of an Iron Age custom, and continues using the bit as the...
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Horse Sports’ Options: To ban, or be banned
Firstly, this article is about a basic need of the ridden and driven sport horse, the need to...
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How to Protect Your Horse’s Back
Horses’ backs are not designed to carry riders. Are you doing all you can to protect them from...
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Racing Horses on Forage-only
Forage is the preferred and ideal diet for most classes of horses, but can it meet the needs of...
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Exclusive Interview with Thoroughbred Geneticist, Dr Emmeline Hill
Dr. Emmeline Hill is an Irish equine geneticist and horsewoman who has dedicated her career to...
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Study identifies genes linked to successful galloping performance in horses
A new DNA study has identified a set of genes linked to successful galloping performance in horses...
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4-Step Guide to Safe Weight Gain
Is your horse showing a bit more rib than you like to see? Is he or she losing the fat layer along...
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Let’s Talk About Horse Poo
Anyone who has ever had to look after a horse for any length of time knows that they produce a lot...
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