Humans have trained horses for thousands of years. Many methods of keeping and handling horses have been inherited from tradition and not necessarily from science. The equestrian community is gradually...
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When training horses, it is common to use both visual and auditory cues, especially when working from the ground. Researchers based in Australia set out to test four hypothesis: whether...
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Scientists in France set out to use IMUs to measure horse’s back movements while being ridden. An IMU (Inertial Measurement Unit) is an electronic device that measures forces and angles, using...
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Photo credit: Margo Harrison / Shutterstock.com Over the last few years, the popularity of bitless bridles has increased. This has generated alot of debate around whether bitted or bitless is...
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Dusty environments are common when working with horses. Dust, when inhaled is not good for humans or horses and various studies have linked dusty environments to the prevalence of bronchitis...
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Off the track Standardbreds are in large supply and are popular horses for pleasure riding in countries such as Australia and Sweden. Not all Standardbreds pace, and the gene that...
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Researchers in Italy undertook a study of 23 Arabian horses competing in Gymkhana games events. Approximately half of the horses were experienced at this sort of competition and were competing...
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The majority of horses are trained using negative reinforcement methods; pressure is applied and removed when the horse responds correctly. Scientists from Denmark and the UK set out to quantify...
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