Horse research
Keep up to date with our reports on the most recently published horse research across a wide range of topics from equine behaviour to veterinary care, feeding methods to training techniques, riding safety equipment to horse clothing and tack.
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Antibiotic resistance is putting horses’ vision – and human health – at riskBy Eleanor Jones Published
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Do you know when to call the vet? Study raises concerns – as many horse owners still reach for outdated treatmentBy Becky Murray Published
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Running a livery yard is ‘emotional labour’ new study findsBy Becky Murray Published
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‘The horse has always known’: how rider personality influences horse-centred trainingBy Eleanor Jones Published
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‘We want people to make decisions based on the right information’: colic misconceptions influencing horse owners’ approachBy Becky Murray Published
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Cheesy chips could be banned at show centres after research finds performance-enhancing effect [April Fool]By Eleanor Jones Published
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‘Horses are in good hands’: new research shows post-surgery equine deaths are decliningBy Becky Murray Published
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AI trained to detect fractures in horses opens door to preventing catastrophic injuriesBy Lucy Elder Published
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Horses who sleep better learn better, new research findsBy Lucy Elder Published
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Dressage horses’ stress behaviours increase with competition levels – but scores unaffectedBy Becky Murray Published
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Horses can smell humans’ fear and joy, study finds, and change their behaviour accordinglyBy Eleanor Jones Published
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Extended grief after the loss of an animal can affect people as much as a human bereavement, research showsBy Becky Murray Published
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Tiny wearable sensors could reduce risk of fatal horse injuriesBy Eleanor Jones Published
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New tendon research could help prevent and treat injuriesBy Eleanor Jones Published
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‘But my horse is well cared for’: equestrians conflicted over equine welfare versus long-standing habitsBy Lucy Elder Published
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Research confirms enrichment can have a positive impact on stabled horsesBy Becky Murray Published
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New ‘invaluable’ research to help owners understand grief in horsesBy Becky Murray Published
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Equine conflict behaviours shown more in snaffle bridles than doubles, research findsBy Eleanor Jones Published
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Cost of colic referral ‘frequently exceeds’ insurance cover, research showsBy Becky Murray Published