On Kauto Star and the implications of using cross-ties

National Hunt racehorse Kauto Star was euthanised last week after being injured, presumed to be from a fall. He was put in cross-ties as it was presumed his pelvis was fractured.

Justine Harrison | Equine Behaviourist4 July 2015Equine Pain, Equine Sleep, Kauto Star, Box Rest, Equine Management, Cross-ties, Sleep Deprivation, REM Sleep

Happy Father's Day!

It's not often that we see images like this - a tolerant stallion humouring his son Benny while he learns how to be a horse.

Justine Harrison | Equine Behaviourist21 June 2015Equine Management, Equine Socialisation, Equine Emotions, Stallion Welfare, Horse Welfare, Foals, Weaning

How do horses feel about having their manes pulled?

A recent study by MSc student Louise Nicholls found that horses are unsurprisingly pretty stressed by the process. The results of her recent study are very interesting.