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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Category: Equine Science
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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Has Thoroughbred inbreeding reached breaking point?
From winning it in 1964 to being in the pedigree of all 20 runners in the Kentucky Derby fifty...
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The biometric data that could predict racehorse injury
By Dr Adelene Wong, Dr Ashleigh Morrice-West, Dr Peta Hitchens and Professor Chris WhittonThis...
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Is Bigger Really Better?
When it comes to research studies, most people are impressed by big numbers. But how do you define...
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New Research Promises to Predict if Endurance Horses are Ready to Compete
In many ways, an endurance race is a test of how much physical challenge an athlete can endure....
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Study of bacteria in ponies’ guts sheds light on ageing and obesity
The complex community of tiny living cells (microbes) living in the horse’s gut may provide...
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Perceptions of Sport Horse Welfare Issues: New Study
There are growing concerns about the welfare of horses from within and outside sport and these...
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First-ever Equine Speedometer and Tracking System for Horses
Ever wished your horse had a speedometer? Good news! That technology may be just around the...
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Technology Solutions for Assessing Lameness Under Study
To better assess lameness in horses, researchers are using 3D motion capture technology. They want...
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Predicting Catastrophic Racehorse Injuries a Step Closer
Predicting catastrophic racehorse injuries After a string of deadly accidents on horserace tracks...
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