05 Jan 2020
Yay or neigh? Horses vote on wearing rugs.
By Jessica Morton Surely every horse owner has wondered at one point or another what their horse would say to them if they could talk. One of the questions many...
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13 Oct 2018
Do familiar handlers make horses braver?
Attachment theory and the safe haven effect Attachment theory is a psychological theory that describes the bond between a child and a caregiver. Attachment theory has been observed in both...
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25 Jul 2017
What is the likelihood of injury in horses kept in groups?
Competition horses are sometimes not turned out for fear of injury. Horses naturally like to live in herds, but in modern times competition horses are sometimes not turned out with...
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16 Apr 2017
Do magnesium supplements help horses complete stressful tasks?
A group of researchers in the Canada set out to see if magnesium supplements could reduce stress in horses performing difficult tasks. Six horses were given either acepromazine (a tranquillizer...
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