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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Horses who have had fewer owners are more accepting of novel tasks
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‘Exciting science at work’: genes linked to equine success pinpointed
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Mares show ‘better’ behaviour towards humans and horses when in season, research suggests
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Equine kissing spines gene discovery may help save horses from avoidable back pain
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Horses’ lives at risk as owners can’t see the excess weight
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How walk work over poles benefits equine rehab and strength
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Salivary test could help confirm or rule out equine gastric ulcers
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One in four horses’ bits don’t fit, research finds
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‘Exciting’ saddlery project aims to improve horse welfare, comfort and performance
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Liquid titanium hat liners could boost rider concentration and confidence, study finds
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Understanding horses’ happiness is key to their quality of life
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‘Environmental stewards of our countryside’: research highlights positive impact alternative grazing systems can have
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‘Massive and powerful’ medieval warhorses thought to only be ‘pony-sized’, says new research
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Sacroiliac pain in horses: new research reviews rehab journeys of past 20 years
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Concerns over showing judges’ ability to identify overweight and obese horses
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Equine antibodies could boost the fight against Covid-19
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‘They don’t go to hospital unless something’s hanging off’: research shines light on equestrian-related injuries
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Worrying inconsistencies in force needed to break headcollars and safety devices
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Longer turnout may mean reduced risk of equine injury
