Recent research out of the University of Sydney suggests that Manuka honey reduces wound size and healing time of horses’ leg wounds. (more…)
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Daily Turnout Improves Performance, Says Science
It seems that the more expensive the horse, the less turnout it’s likely to get. Some top-level show barns don’t even have paddocks. But what if turnout translated into better results in the show ring? (more…)
NEWS: A Gene That Determines Your Horse’s Personality?
Scientists are discovering that there’s a grain of truth in breed stereotypes. (more…)
The Lovely Bones
Amanda Ronan gives us a glimpse at some of the most interesting horses in history… and how museums honored them. (more…)
6 Scientifically Proven Facts Every Horse Owner Should Know
UK biomechanical analyst Russell Guire uses high-speed cameras 20 times faster than the human eye to objectively quantify horse behavior. (more…)
Science: ‘Horse & rider enter state of co-being’
That’s the headline from a Discovery article about a new study on the unique connection we experience while interacting with horses. (more…)
40 Years Later: Can science explain Secretariat’s epic win in the ’73 Belmont?
Lorraine Jackson examines a genetic theory called thoroughbred racing’s “X factor” that results in a larger-than-average heart. (more…)
Horses & Science: Eye spy
In jumping, we hear a lot about having a “good eye” and an ability to “see distances.” But what does that mean, really? A new study tracks the eye movements of elite riders to give us insight into what makes them successful. (more…)