Common allergies in horses
Just like us, horses can be allergic to many different things. It’s important for horse owners to be able to recognise the signs of an allergy and take steps to… Read More »Common allergies in horses
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While owning horses isn’t a science, a huge amount of scientific research goes on behind the scenes to help us give our horses the best possible quality of life. From injury treatment, to new drugs to behaviour studies we pick out the most useful bits of Equine Science and research to share with you here.
So if you have a bit of spare time to read through some of the research or if you have a burning a question. You should be able to find some really interesting snippets of science here. Can you use this new information to make positive changes to your horse?
Can longer turnout reduce the risk of injury?
I am a big fan of giving horses as much turnout as possible. I believe it is good for them both mentally and physically. But I also understand that the… Read More »Can longer turnout reduce the risk of injury?
The C Word ~ How to treat Colic
Colic is scary. When you horse starts to show symptoms of colic it can be easy to panic. You also get people on the complete opposite of the spectrum who… Read More »The C Word ~ How to treat Colic
The C word ~ What is Colic?
The word colic is enough to strike fear into any horse owner. Not only can it be very distressing to watch, but it can also be fatal. But what exactly is colic? And what is the… Read More »The C word ~ What is Colic?
Should you feed your horse before riding?
Many of us grew up having it drilled into us that you shouldn’t feed your horse for at least half an hour before and after riding to prevent colic. This… Read More »Should you feed your horse before riding?
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The Seasonal Mare ~ Could our management make them worse?
Mares are a bit like marmite, especially chestnut mares. Most people either always look for a mare, or try to avoid them. This is essentially because unlike geldings, mares still… Read More »The Seasonal Mare ~ Could our management make them worse?
Dissertation for Scottie
If you follow us on social media you might have seen aa few weeks go that Scottie took part in a dissertation. The study is looking at whether kinesthetic tape… Read More »Dissertation for Scottie
Do horses view all humans the same? Horse attachment behaviour
Ask anyone who works with dogs and horses, most will say that horses are less stressful because they don’t worry about where their owner has gone. Typically dogs stress and… Read More »Do horses view all humans the same? Horse attachment behaviour
What is roaring in horses? And how can it be fixed?
When cantering and galloping a horse’s breathing is linked to their strides, they take one breath for each stride. During fast work their air flow, the amount of air they… Read More »What is roaring in horses? And how can it be fixed?
