Coat Genetics
I really love genetics, especially when it comes to something complicated like coat colour, which is influenced by several genes. After a few lectures on coat genetics at University I… Read More »Coat Genetics
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Road Rage: Can we fix the problem?
Every week I seem to see something new on line about problems horses and riders have faced on the road or other road users complaining about horses on the roads.… Read More »Road Rage: Can we fix the problem?
So you want to breed your mare: How to start?
My degree at University is focused on breeding and stud management. During my first two years there I have had it drilled into me the importance of a good breeding… Read More »So you want to breed your mare: How to start?
Thoroughbred growth rates: Ready to Race?
In the racing industry, horses are backed and trained very young to begin their racing career. There are several influencing reasons for this. However, the main one is money driven.… Read More »Thoroughbred growth rates: Ready to Race?
EHV – Basic Factsheet
There has recently been a case of EHV in the area, which unsurprisingly, has put the local equine area into a state of panic. I think this is largely due… Read More »EHV – Basic Factsheet
Managing young horses: based on Growth Plates.
There is always lots of debate as to when to back and ride young horses. As our knowledge of horse anatomy has improved, the reasons against starting early have moved… Read More »Managing young horses: based on Growth Plates.
Is the UK obesity crisis affecting our horses?
I recently came across an article stating that horses in the UK are at risk caused by over weight riders. This article claimed that only 1 in 20 riders are… Read More »Is the UK obesity crisis affecting our horses?
Famous Racehorses and Huge Hearts!
Trainers have often believed that heart size has played a huge role in racehorse performance. As science improved it has been proven to be true. I won’t go too much… Read More »Famous Racehorses and Huge Hearts!
Designer Horses?
With the Sports Horse industry adapting more and more reproductive technology from the cattle industry, can we start to consider the idea of designer horses? The sports horse industry has… Read More »Designer Horses?
Equine Education?
One of the key focuses here at EquiPepper is to provide information to help improve the average horse owner’s knowledge. It can be worrying how little some horse owners do… Read More »Equine Education?
