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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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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Growing Trust
On the front cover of this, the last Horses and People magazine issue, a photo by Louise Sedgman...
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Earliest Horse Domestication Clues Point to the Caspian Steppe
New archeogenetic studies show clear evidence that horse domestication – and the drinking of...
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Are you Ready for Equine Agency?
The term ‘agency’ is commonplace in human-animal studies and was featured in public debate via...
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The Ups and Downs of Horse Breeding
Most horse owners are attracted to the idea of breeding their own foal at some stage, especially...
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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...
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Racing Victoria wants progress on whip reform
Racing Victoria (RV) has today announced that it is seeking national action on whip reform in...
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Hairy Caterpillars: A Foal’s Life Saved
Abortions and premature births can happen when pregnant mares are accidentally exposed to some...
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Research to Lift the Veil on Bridles
Research on horse owners’ use of bitted and unbitted bridles, believed to be first of its...
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Equestrian Australia Placed Into Voluntary Administration
Equestrian Australia in voluntary administration Equestrian Australia has gone into voluntary...
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Super Fibres Can Fuel Equine Performance
Feeding sport horses In a previous article, equine nutritionist Karen Richardson discussed the...
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