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Foals turned out more and weaned later go on to greater success, research finds -
Lack of skill and influence of others key reasons riders use side- and draw reins -
‘The elite level can’t do this alone’: why horse sport needs independent oversight to thrive -
Researchers develop new way to estimate how much energy horses use in cross-country -
New double bridle research backs up the need to give riders choice across the levels -
Better education – not exams – for horse owners could be key to better welfare -
Thoroughbreds are just as good as other breeds in five-star eventing, research has shown -
New research on equine facial expressions a ‘game-changer for anyone working with horses’ -
First step paves the way for technology to be used in real-world horse sport safety studies -
Study on horse fatalities in eventing shows cross-country jumping falls not the only risk factor -
Weight loss, enrichment and more – science backs up benefits of track systems for horses -
People – not double bridles – are the issue, says study, as education for riders is key
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Horses may learn by ‘eavesdropping’ on humans’ interaction with each other, study finds -
New AI system gives horses a ‘digital voice’ to tell us if they’re in pain -
Work on equine euthanasia to help owners facing the hardest decision -
New hope for headshaking horses as research confirms ‘viable treatment option’ -
Lack of turnout and owner knowledge mean ‘most horses’ do not get what they need -
‘Horses can show conflict behaviours and still win’: concern over links between mouth opening and oral lesions in dressage -
New study finds genes that may increase risk of broken bones in horses
