Some trainers base their methods on the idea that every horse needs a 'leader' as they believe horses would have an 'alpha' or a 'leader' naturally within the herd. Is this really the case?
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It's not often that we get to see images like this - a tolerant stallion humours his son – colt Wildwych Pirate – while he climbs all over him.
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It has become common practice for many horse owners to use crank, drop, grackle, Mexican or flash nosebands to strap their horse's mouth shut.
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As the summer temperatures rise and we all rush outside to get some sun, it is important to remember that our horses may not feel the same as we do and often struggle in the heat.
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Ever wondered how your horse's life may impact on his behaviour? If you have, I would wholeheartedly recommend you watch this film.
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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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I'm not a huge fan of horse walkers, but this is a novel idea. This device is an interesting way of changing a horse's motivation to move.
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Is your horse telling you something when he's yawning, pawing the ground or licking and chewing?
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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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Watching equestrian sports on television the commentary could lead you to believe the competitors are riding machines. More often than not a horse is referred to as ‘it’.
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There seems to be a growing confusion over what our horses like, want, or even need. Horse owners are encouraged to focus on feed, supplements, tack, gadgets or the next new innovation in rugs and ignore the bigger picture.
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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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Interesting film of a horse's reaction to seeing her own reflection. She is clearly confused and goes to look behind the mirror to see where the 'other horse' is.
Having a happy horse isn’t just about our own peace of mind – it provides tangible benefits. But how do you know if your horse is really happy?
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A horse demonstrating an unusual oral behaviour when ridden, such as opening his mouth or putting his tongue over the bit, has a problem with what is being asked of him or is trying to avoid pain.
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When hacking out, things don’t always go to plan – not every horse is keen to leave the yard, some may nap, spin and attempt to turn for home. This can knock the confidence of even the most experienced rider.
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The last couple of years have seen a welcome increase in the research of equine body language, with some fascinating studies looking at the expression of pain in horses.
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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.
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