Horses handle cold weather better than humans do; equines evolved in the cold climates of northern Europe and Asia. Their natural "comfort zone" (energy-neutral temperature zone, in which they don't need to expend extra energy to maintain normal body temperature if weather is not wet or windy) is from about -9 to 16 degrees Celsius. The horse's body is better at creating and conserving heat in cold weather than dissipating it in hot weather, Kathy Anderson, university of Maine and Cherry Hill.Read More >
Many horse owners are becoming more aware of the needs of their horse, and are choosing to provide enriched environments that improve equine health and welfare. However, a recent survey conducted by World Horse Welfare (WHW) points out that more work needs to be done in regards to owner compliance with even the most basic requirements of owning a horse.Read More>
Whether you are a dressage enthusiast or just an occasional rider reading equestrian magazines and message boards, chances are you have heard the recent debate about "rollkur".Read More>
The SEA Coaching Conference will bring two world-renowned coaches to Inglistion Equestrian Centre, Bishopton. Cmdt John Ledingham and Richard Davison will describe their coaching philosophies and share their expertise in a series of practical sessions working with novice, developing and advanced horses and riders.Read More>
The number of young performance horses sustaining significant injuries, or being retired from competition, is on the rise. As horses are pushed at earlier ages to jump higher, or collect more tightly, their bodies are sustaining significant and sometimes career-ending injuries. Some horses require frequent joint injections and medications in order to continue their training.Read More>
At around 11 am on Saturday, 26th September 2009 Caroline Anns-Baldock rode, in the guise of Lady Godiva, her bright chestnut racehorse down Whitehall to No 10 Downing Street. Caroline's dramatic act is to publicise the need for an official Museum of the Horse for the UK.Read More>
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