Communication With Your Horse
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Mapping Future of Equestrian Sports with Equitation Science
"The road ahead is all about what science can do for the horse," one international rider says.
Photo by Anne M. Eberhardt
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$50,000 Available to Researchers Investigating the Therapeutic Effects of Horses on Humans
February 08, 2013
HHRF offers grant funding for research into the therapeutic effects of horses on humans. ... Read More
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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
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Equine Oral Health Exams
April 01, 2012
Until recently, owners and vets considered equine dental floating the most important aspect of dental care. ... Read More
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Hand-Feeding Treats
February 01, 2012
Hand-feeding treats creates the nuisance of horses and ponies constantly nudging and nipping at people.... Read More
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The Whole Horse (A Step Back From Machines)
February 01, 2011
These days it's not unusual to set up more than $100,000 in equipment for a routine horse exam. ... Read More
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Rescue Horse Rehab
February 01, 2011
Sue McDonnell, PhD, on how to approach horses who exhibit extreme separation anxiety as a result of abuse... Read More
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The Science Of Saddle Fit
February 01, 2011
A saddle can either encourage comfortable movement and clear communication between rider and horse, or it can result in discomfort and behavioral problems. Evaluating a saddle's fit requires an understanding of saddle construction... Read More
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The Equine Compulsion to Crib
January 01, 2011
Sue McDonnel, PhD, answers questions about equine cribbing.... Read More
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Panicky Horse? Vitamin B Might Help
December 01, 2010
Sue McDonnel, PhD, tells us what we can do to decrease the likelihood of a horsey panic attack.... Read More
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New Gelding Trouble
October 01, 2010
Sue McDonnel, PhD, tells us how to deal with a new gelding who won't take orders.... Read More
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Defensive Horsemanship Keeps Owners Safe when Working with Horses
August 09, 2010
A person who practices defensive horsemanship is less likely to be hurt while handling a horse, Robert M. Miller, DVM, of Thousand Oaks, Calif., said at the recent American Veterinary Medical Association meeting July 31-Aug. 3 in Atlanta, Ga.... Read More
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The Equestrian Athlete (Excerpt from Riding For Life)
July 19, 2010
If you're a seasoned equestrian, you know how physically demanding and mentally challenging riding can be. Even if you're a newcomer to the sport, it probably didn't take you long to realize riding is much more than just sitting on a horse.... Read More
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Rescued Horses: Looking For A Universal Companion
June 01, 2010
Sue McDonnel, PhD, tells us how to choose rehabilitation companions for rescued horses.... Read More
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Help Your Horse Feel Safe with You
April 06, 2010
Kerri Lake, a professional facilitator of animal communication, talks about how to help your horse feel safe.... Read More
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First Steps for Foal Handling
March 01, 2010
Discussion of the many ways to teach young horses/foals to submit to humans; from imprinting to halter training, tying, grooming, and much more.... Read More
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Listen Up: Horses Demonstrate Auditory Laterality
January 20, 2010
A neighborly neigh is processed in a different way than other whinnies, meaning that horses have brain side preferences for sounds, according to a new study by French researchers. The phenomenon, known as &... Read More
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Rider Position, Horse Back Movement Evaluated
December 22, 2009
A rising trot is less loading to a horse's back than a sitting trot, producing less vertical force as measured through new biomechanical techniques, according to Dutch researchers. From the kinematic data of 13 riders on two horses, scientists were ... Read More
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Mares' Social Bonds Might Enhance Reproductive Success
October 07, 2009
Mares that form close social bonds with other mares have improved pregnancy, foal birth, and foal survival rates,said a group of researchers studying wild herds in the North Island of New Zealand. The mares'enhanced reproductive... Read More
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Study: Horse Whinnies Packed with Information
October 05, 2009
Through their whinnies, horses convey specific information about their identities, including sex, height, and weight, according to French researchers. Acoustic analyses of whinnies and the reactions of horses to various recorded whinnies also... Read More
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Bitless Bridles Touted as Safer Alternative for Horses in New Study
September 12, 2009
Previous studies evaluating the behavioral responses of horses to different types of bridles found that horses perform at least as well, if not better, with a bitless bridle than a jointed snaffle. To probe deeper into the issue, Robert... Read More
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Horse Bits and Bitting Extension Webcast this Month
September 03, 2009
A free Webcast on bits and bitting will be presented later this month through My Horse University and eXtension HorseQuest. Holly Spooner, PhD, assistant professor and equine Extension specialist at West Virginia University, will discuss factors... Read More
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Human Injuries Related to Horses Analyzed
July 05, 2009
The American Horse Council's 2005 report "The Economic Impact of the Horse Industry on the United States" documents that more than 2 million horse owners are involved in a variety of activities. Millions more people ride horses every year or handle... Read More
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Hippotherapy Evaluation Aided by Technology, Report Says
June 25, 2009
The ability to measure changes in pressure values at the points of contact between a rider and a horseis anticipated to be an important tool in advancing the quality of hippotherapy,say researchers from Eastern Europe.... Read More
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NARHA Celebrates 40 Years of Therapeutic Riding
March 26, 2009
Since 1969, the North American Riding for the Handicapped Association (NARHA) has provided equine assisted activity and therapy programs in the United States and Canada through its network of nearly 800 member centers. Each year, dozens of new... Read More
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Healthy Horses Workshop: The Language of Gold
June 20, 2008
During the annual convention of the American Association of Equine Practitioners, one day is set aside for horse owners in the area to listen to experts in the field lecture and demonstrate on specific aspects involved in the overall wellness,... Read More
