New Horse Science Articles for 2008 October
Horses Selective in Who They Copy
Whether a horse learns new behavior by copying another horse depends upon their social status, researchers in Germany recently discovered.
Designing Jumps to Prevent Horse Accidents
A few simple changes to cross-country courses will reduce the risk of horses and riders becoming injured at eventing competitions.
Most Equestrian Coaches Don’t Understand Training
Researchers are unimpressed with what Australian equestrian coaches know about training horses.
No Two Hoof Trims Alike
When scientists took a detailed look at the work of farriers, they discovered striking variations in the size and shape of freshly-trimmed horse hooves.
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