How do holidays at grass affect stabled horses?

Researchers in France have studied the effects of these holiday periods on horse behaviour. Their results suggest that being at pasture does improve horse welfare, but also that several days of adaptation would be needed.

Justine Harrison | Equine Behaviourist24 June 2020

Links between behaviour, discipline and gut health found in sport horses

A team of researchers have looked at the link between gut health and the behaviour, management and discipline of horses. They have found that behaviours indicated in poor welfare – such as stereotypies and aggression – are linked to the composition of their gut bacteria.

Justine Harrison | Equine Behaviourist6 June 2020