Christa Lesté-Lasserre
Christa Lesté-Lasserre is a freelance writer based in Paris, France.
Articles by Christa Lesté-Lasserre
Researchers Identify Ancestral Mother of Modern Horses
February 06, 2012
"Equine Eve," the ancestral mother of all modern horses, probably lived about 140,000 years ago. Read More
Northern Ireland Drafts Equine Welfare Codes
February 02, 2012
A key change in the 2011 Act is that action can now be taken by authorities to prevent a horse from suffering. Read More
ISES Releases Statement on Noseband Tightness
January 31, 2012
ISES suggested the traditional "two finger rule" should be applied with nosebands in competitions. Read More
Industry Standards for Frangible Cross-Country Jumps Defined
January 09, 2012
In order to keep the competition fair breakaway cross-country jumps must follow the new industrial standards. Read More
Horses Get Star Treatment on <i>War Horse</i> Set
December 25, 2011
"(Spielberg) told us from the beginning that the horse always has to be happy," one production member said. Read More
Noseband Tightness' Effect on Performance Horse Behavior
December 13, 2011
The amount of tension needed on the reins to maintain contact with the bit varies with noseband tightness. Read More
Effect of Bit Type on Performance Horses Evaluated
December 08, 2011
Regardless of the bit used, each horse's performance remained constant in the two dressage tests. Read More
Equine Welfare Monitoring System Under Evaluation
December 06, 2011
The system includes animal-based measurements developed from criteria described in scientific literature. Read More
Study Evaluates Pheromone Gel's Calming Effects on Horses
December 04, 2011
Horses treated with pheromones were less stressed during cognitive sessions after travel than untreated ones. Read More
Investigative Behavior's Influence on Horse Jumping
November 29, 2011
Investigative behavior applied to training can help jumping horses gain confidence when faced with new jumps. Read More
Heart Rate's Effect on Equine Performance
November 27, 2011
A research team found that in young horses, as heart rate increased performance quality decreased. Read More
Can Horses 'Watch and Learn'?
November 25, 2011
One experiment showed a trend suggesting it was possible, but another refuted that evidence. Read More
Treeless vs. Conventional Saddles: Back Pressure Evaluated
November 23, 2011
Conventional saddles were much more effective in distributing pressure evenly over the horse's back. Read More
Thoroughbred Stallion Jet Master Dead
November 18, 2011
Champion South African Thoroughbred racing sire Jet Master died Tuesday from complications from surgery. Read More
Association Between Racehorse Purchase Price and Earnings
November 17, 2011
In the current study 14.5% of the horses ended up winning back at least their purchase price in race earnings. Read More
Evaluating Horse, Rider Biomechanic Interaction
November 16, 2011
Researchers are learning about the kind of weight and pressure humans put on different parts of horses' bodies Read More
2011 FEI General Assembly Discusses 'Hot' Topics
November 16, 2011
Topics discussed include microchips, controversial tack, medication fines, and obligatory postmortem exams. Read More
Proposed FEI 'Blood Rule' Discussion Postponed
November 16, 2011
The FEI Bureau elected to withdraw the proposed modifications from the agenda of the 2011 General Assembly. Read More
Conventional vs. Natural Training: Which is Less Stressful?
November 14, 2011
Natural training methods produced fewer signs of stress in young horses at three important stages of training. Read More
Behavioral Differences Between Colts and Fillies Examined
November 10, 2011
Researchers found a definite trend towards fundamental gender differences in equine behavior. Read More
Hickstead's Death Remains Under Investigation
November 08, 2011
The sudden death of show jumping champion mount Hickstead could have been caused by a number of factors. Read More
Behavior of Horses With, Without Gastric Ulcers Compared
November 08, 2011
A study shows that "ulcerated" horses didn't seem to look or act significantly different from healthy horses. Read More
Could Vices in Horses be the Basis for a Legal Battle?
November 07, 2011
A researcher discusses what counts as an equine vice and where the fault might lie in a court of law. Read More
Proposed FEI 'Blood Rule' Causes Controversy
November 07, 2011
The proposed rule suggests horses with blood anywhere on their bodies during an dressage test be excused. Read More
Longeing in Neck Hyperflexion Might Not Cause Horses Stress
November 06, 2011
No significant differences in stress between horses working in hyperflexion and those that did not were noted. Read More
