Latest from Horse research
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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 -
Risk factors that could reduce fatalities in jump racing identified -
Fund to improve sport horse welfare in memory of top showjumper who died at World Cup Final -
Likely cause of grass sickness found in major step to fighting devastating disease -
Many horses’ need are not being met, study finds, prompting calls to do better -
Half of owners cannot identify equine lameness, research finds -
Double bridles create less pressure than snaffles in elite dressage horses, research finds -
Are our eyes playing tricks on us? Different backgrounds can make horses seem fatter -
Vets face ‘concerning’ ethical challenges when treating competition horses -
Scientists find horses are cleverer than some previously thought -
Pioneering study sheds light on early pregnancy loss in horses – which is similar to humans -
Foals’ gut bacteria linked to adult health and performance -
Snooze or lose? Tracking riders’ sleep to improve performance and safety
