Emeritus Professor David Mellor—architect of the Five Domains Model—explores the biological and behavioural evidence showing that all bits, regardless of design, cause mouth pain. Drawing on decades of welfare science, he argues that the perfect bit is the one never placed in a horse’s mouth.
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The value of behavioural science was in the spotlight at British Equine Vets Association (BEVA)...
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The engagement zone. If you ever thought there must be a better and easier way to train your...
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Horses are flighty and suspicious by nature but they can also easily get used to (habituate to)...
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The Equitation Science Training Scale. “If dressage is the highest expression of horse...
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In-hand training is an essential part of any horse’s education. We lead our horse to and from the...
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Of all animals, humans are the ultimate calculating opportunists. While pressing the world around...
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In many ways, an endurance race is a test of how much physical challenge an athlete can endure....
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Thirteen may be unlucky for some but not for retired racehorses. That’s the number of retrainers...
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Ever wished your horse had a speedometer? Good news! That technology may be just around the...
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In-hand training is an essential part of any horse’s education. We lead our horse to and from the...
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You know your horse best andthat’s why researchers need you to help advance horse welfare...
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