Articles

Dr Jenny Hagen explains why hoof and gait problems are not always what they seem, what farriery can and cannot realistically achieve, and why the best results come from looking at the horse holistically.

Icelandic horses are small in stature but big in personality, and under the surface they are quite special. Their unique build and two extra gaits make them a fascinating breed to look and study their anatomy and biomechanics in more detail.

The better you know your horse when he's happy, comfortable and performing well, the easier it is to spot those subtle changes that tell you something might not be quite right.

Roly Owers MA MSc VetMB MRCVS examines whether the views of scientists and welfare charities align with equestrianism’s underlying principles and traditional values, handed down through generations.

An abnormality on an X-ray does not necessarily mean that a horse is in pain or has a current or future problem. For example, X-ray changes that look like osteoarthritis do not always cause pain.

There are so many benefits to walk poles and you may be thinking that they look simple, but never underestimate them. Walk poles are one of the most powerful exercises we can use to improve posture, coordination, body awareness and control.

Highlights of the Q&A expert panel discussing the Bare Bones of the Matter documentary series.

Dr Andrew Hemmings explores the fascinating link between blink rate, brain function and stereotypic behaviours in horses.

Horse inspections are crucial to eventing welfare and public confidence, yet assessing a fit, excited horse in-hand remains inherently subjective. Dr Sue Dyson examines whether objective gait analysis could improve decision-making at three-day events, and why current lameness thresholds may not yet offer a clear answer.

In this article Gillian unpicks the problem of getting the correct canter lead. Understand why it happens, how to identify what's really going on, and the exercises that can help fix it.