A recent study has suggested that many horses 'may not be sufficiently prepared for competition in line with the FEI code of conduct guidelines.'
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Great film of a horse's reaction to his owner asking him to enter water. Most horses do love paddling and rolling in water – if they have seen it before and are not worried about it.
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While we enjoy the fireworks at this time of year we must not forget that bonfire night can be terrifying for our horses. Each year equine vets will have to treat horses that have injured themselves or had colic as a result of their fear.
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To achieve REM sleep horses need to lie flat out on their side with their legs outstretched. Horse owners often have a momentary panic when seeing their horse in this state when they haven't responded to their call.
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Ever wondered what your horse gets up to in his stable? This fascinating film shows 8hrs in the life of a stabled horse via time lapse camera, condensed into 8 minutes.
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Equine scientists studying herds of wild horses rarely see any sign of aggressive behaviour. In fact, wild horses often go out of their way to avoid confrontation. So why do we see aggression in domestic horses?
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Horse owners often think their equines have an easy life - but in fact, stress could be negatively impacting on their horse’s health and wellbeing far more than they realise.
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