Christa Lesté-Lasserre
Christa Lesté-Lasserre is a freelance writer based in Paris, France.
Articles by Christa Lesté-Lasserre
Researcher: Strive to Recognize Happy Horse Behavior
January 08, 2013
Thanks to British researchers, we're getting a better understand what defines a "happy" equine athlete. Read More
Advances and Challenges in Equitation Science Technology
December 27, 2012
The future of equitation science technology is enormous, provided we know how to use and benefit from it. Read More
Researcher: Work Objectively to Understand Equine Behavior
December 11, 2012
By working objectively, equitation scientists could enter a new dimension of understanding equine behavior. Read More
Mapping Future of Equestrian Sports with Equitation Science
December 03, 2012
"The road ahead is all about what science can do for the horse," one international rider says. Read More
Creating a Sustainable Equine Athlete
November 23, 2012
Paying attention to certain, sometimes minute, details can help horses enjoy longer athletic careers. Read More
FEI Adopts Dressage 'Blood Rule' at General Assembly
November 19, 2012
The rule states that any horse with "fresh blood" on its body will be definitively eliminated. Read More
Study: Cut-Out Saddle Pads Relieve Some Saddle Pressure
November 16, 2012
A cut-out patterned English appeared to have multiple benefits when compared to not using a pad. Read More
French Influenza Outbreak Traced to Irish Horse Sales
November 13, 2012
Several countries could be affected by the equine influenza virus transmitted during October horse sales. Read More
Welfare Group: FEI 'On the Right Track' in Addressing Welfare Issues
November 09, 2012
A World Horse Welfare representative spoke on the topic at the 2012 FEI General Assembly, held Thursday. Read More
Study: Horses Could have Greater Trust in Familiar Riders
November 09, 2012
One researcher relayed that study findings indicate horses might have more trust in familiar rider. Read More
FEI Working to Improve International High Performance Horse Movement
November 08, 2012
The FEI's new project will include endorsing an official biosecurity guide and promoting horse passports. Read More
Hybrid Cart Makes Pulling Loads Safer for Horses
November 04, 2012
An electrically powered hybrid cart prevents equine fatigue and makes pulling heavy loads safer for horses. Read More
Using Learning Theory Techniques in Equine Welfare Cases
November 03, 2012
One welfare group uses learning theory techniques to keep feral or neglected horses and their handlers safe. Read More
Equine Performance and Psychological Factors Linked
November 01, 2012
Paying attention to horses' psychological factors is key to ensuring success in work and mental well-being. Read More
Researchers Study Escape and Avoidance in Horse Training
October 28, 2012
Research on escape and avoidance can help trainers improve techniques to benefit horse welfare. Read More
'Learning Theory' to Improve Veterinarian Safety
October 24, 2012
"Learning theory" research could help keep vets safer when working with difficult equine patients. Read More
Dressage Stallion Totilas' Owners, Rider Face PETA Complaint
October 24, 2012
Totilas is being treated unethically and in violation of German animal welfare laws, one lawyer says. Read More
Remote-Controlled Cars Used to Study Round Pen Training
October 01, 2012
During round pen training researchers got similar results from an inanimate object as from a human. Read More
New Software Evaluates Horse, Rider Asymmetry
September 25, 2012
A software program uses video gaming technology to evaluate horse and rider asymmetry. Read More
Encourage Horses to Pass Scary Objects, Scientists Recommend
September 20, 2012
Encouraging a horse to approach a scary object led to less stress when faced with the same situation later on. Read More
Study: Trainers Consistently Evaluate Ridden Horse Behavior
September 17, 2012
Trainers were more consistent in scoring ridden horse behaviors than were equitation scientists in one study. Read More
Deceased Show Jumper Hickstead Honored with Statue
September 13, 2012
Hickstead collapsed and died last year in a Verona, Italy, jumping ring due to an aortic rupture. Read More
Study: Horse Owners Best Predictors of Equine Motivation
September 12, 2012
Researchers believe the best predictor of a horse's motivation is someone who knows the animal well. Read More
Study Evaluates Rein Tension and Horses' Rideability
September 10, 2012
The largest factor affecting a horse's rideability score was his rider's maximum and average rein tension. Read More
Researchers Test Equine Muscle Fatigue Sensor
August 13, 2012
Researchers tested electromyography for identifying equine muscle fatigue during exercise. Read More
