In the search for equine enlightenment, it is easy to become overwhelmed by the sheer volume of information of varying quality available. Amazon lists over 57,000 titles on horses, and a google search comes up with over 157 million potential sources of information.

Out of the plethora of equine websites out there, how do you choose which site to go to for trusted, cutting edge, accessible information?

Equestrian scientist and entrepreneur Mari Zetterqvist identified a gap between the information available to equine scientists and the information offered to practical horse people, so Mari, along with colleague Joanna Thorne started HorseConnexion.org in 2005.

The website www.HorseConnexion.org is an international platform, on which horse scientists the world over make their research findings accessible to all horse owners and riders. The articles focus on welfare, nutrition, and the training of horses, and there is a strong emphasis on the interaction between horses and humans. The goal of HorseConnexion is to translate the latest scientific knowledge into useful information that can easily be applied in practice.

The authors at HorseConnexion are active in horse research, attend industry leading equine scientific conferences, and personally interview researchers in order to stay at the cutting edge of equine research. With three scientists on the scientific committee reading each summary before publication, you can be sure that the information you get is up-to-date and accurate.

The ultimate goal of the team at HorseConnexion is to share research results to enable horse owners around the world to improve the way that horses are managed and trained, and also to enhance the quality of riding and instruction. So if you are searching for equine enlightenment, or if you're seeking an insight into your horse's behaviour, you now have a great place to start.