Improving Welfare Through Education
Throughout the world there are millions of working equines, most of whom are owned by families who themselves are living in poverty. From the Western world it is easy to pass judgement when we are...
View ArticleHorse Rescue
Eleisha Ifield rescued her horse, Phantom, from slaughter but it turned out that he rescued her. He was exactly what she needed to heal from a broken marriage and anorexia. Soul, a Paint yearling, fell...
View ArticleThe Equine Pain Face
Horses may not be able to say how much it hurts in words, but recent research is demonstrating their face tells all.
View ArticleA Smart Future for Saddlery
Imagine buying a rug that predicts when your mare will foal, a saddlecloth that records and stores heart and respiration rate changes during your exercise sessions, or can tell you if your horse is...
View ArticleScience answers: Does whipping hurt horses?
As part of the Catalyst investigation into horse whipping a forensic veterinary pathologist, Dr Lydia Tong, helped the ABC team get to the bottom of the question – ‘Is there any anatomical reason to...
View ArticleA Model for Change
Being a horse vet is risky business. Official statistics released earlier this year by the British Equine Veterinary Association (BEVA) confirm the profession carries the highest risk of injury of any...
View ArticleScientists Warn About Risk of Cobalt
An article by researchers from the University of Surrey, United Kingdom, published in The Veterinary Journal explains the risks of misusing the banned and illegal blood doping substance cobalt chloride.
View ArticleStudy into Horse Facial Expressions Will Benefit Welfare Research
Researchers of the University of Sussex have developed a system that allows for an objective assessment and recording of all facial expressions, and could help future research into both negative and...
View ArticleThe Last Hurdle
What is jumps racing? In jumps racing, thoroughbred horses generally run longer distances than they do in flat races, jumping a series of fences along the way. There are both hurdles (generally...
View ArticleRaising an Orphan Foal
Raising an orphan foal takes committment and can be a wonderful experience for the humans involved, but the number one priority should be the long term welfare of a foal that will grow up into an adult...
View ArticleUnwanted: Options for responsible horse owners
What options do owners have when they face the difficult decision of dealing with an unwanted or unusable horse? Nobody likes to think about it, but the issue needs to be considered. It would be...
View ArticleThe Last Hurdle? Jumps racing in Australia
Is the writing on the wall for the 177 year old Australian jumps racing industry? Animal welfare groups have been campaigning for around 30 years to abolish hurdle and steeplechase events in Australia...
View ArticleResponsible Horse Care
Everyone who owns or cares for horses should know at least the basics of horse care. Correct horse care is essential for the well-being of a horse - by owning a horse you take on a duty of care. The...
View ArticleHave Your Say | Whiskers
We asked our readers to share their opinions... Do you trim your horse’s whiskers and why have you made that choice? Josselin Milette: “They were put on horses for a reason. I have seen many horses...
View Article10 Signs Your Horse May Be in Pain
“Many, many horses are in pain and the people responsible for their wellbeing usually don’t even know it.” - Dr Tucker, DVM, Equine Veterinarian and Chiropractor How often do we hear horse people say...
View ArticleDraw Reins Banned in Swiss Equestrian Federation Events
The Swiss Equestrian Federation recently announced a ban on the use of draw reins in all stages of equestrian events and for all disciplines.
View ArticleWelfare Issue: Leaving Halters on in the Field
Despite advances in our understanding of equine welfare and safety, it isn’t uncommon to see turned-out horses wearing halters at all times. Yet horror stories abound of accidents caused by halters in...
View ArticleMiniatures Are Not Backyard Mowers
What appears cute and cuddly, like a living doll, having most of the characteristics of a horse, but seems easier to manage? A miniature pony or horse. In Australia, miniature horses and ponies are...
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