Equine Behaviour News Today

Behavioural science was in the spotlight at BEVA Congress, with Gemma Pearson and Sarah Freeman speaking on how learning theory can improve welfare and safety for horses, their owners, and veterinarians.

Britain's National Equine Forum has heard how the use of learning theory helped a fearful horse with challenging behaviours get back on track to establish a solid and successful partnership with his rider.

Equine Guelph has announced Shawna Ward as the recipient of the 2022 Roger L’Heureux Memorial Equine Award.

Can we promote positive equine behaviour and wellbeing through management? Equine behaviourists Justine Harrison and Rosa Verwijs look at the topic.

Webinar to explore the links between a horse’s diet and their behaviour, with a vet, nutritionist and behaviourist.

"Myth busting: Is my horse being a pain or in pain?" is being presented by lameness expert Dr Sue Dyson and equine behaviourist Dr Rosa Verwijs.

Owners generally identify only the most obvious signs, such as rearing or running away.

You wouldnt expect that. michael 0leary says the horses that died suffered serious or life—threatening injuries either in training or on the racecourse, so rehab was not an option. many animals live long and happy lives when they leave racing. so what are the rules when a horses racing career ends? daniel mills is a professor of equine behaviour. the industrys own regulations recommend that you should make provision for all the animals that youre responsible for. according to the guidelines, t...

You wouldnt expect that. michael 0leary says the horses that died suffered serious or life—threatening injuries either in training or on the racecourse — so rehab was not an option. "these animals were humanely euthanised" on veterinary advice, "rather than allowing them to suffer". many animals live long and happy lives when they leave racing. so, what are the rules when a horses racing career ends? daniel mills is a professor of equine behaviour. the industrys own regulations recommend tha...

Horsetalk.co.nz Pandemic response: Few horse owners in Britain had an emergency plan in place Few members of Britain’s equestrian community had emergency plans in place as the country began to ramp up its response to the Covid-19 pandemic, researchers report. A survey revealed that only 9% of participants indicated that they had considered what might happen to their animals should they themselves become ill or otherwise unable to care for them. “The lack of preparation is concernin...