The Role of Bits in Equitation: A Welfare Issue
Author: Brady, Rebecca Published: 2010 Description: Considers the use of bitless bridles in equitation, as a way of improving equine welfare and enhancing performance in the ridden horse.
Essay Tag: Horses
The Effective Control and Prevention of Crib-biting in intensively managed Horses
The Effective Control and Prevention of Crib-biting in intensively managed Horses
Author: Ang, Rachel Published: 2010 Description: Looks at diet as a factor in the development of crib-biting in horses, specifically acid build-up from fermentation.
Implications of early-life management practices for subsequent behaviour and welfare of foals
Implications of early-life management practices for subsequent behaviour and welfare of foals
Author: Barnier, Renate Published: 2006 Description: Animal Welfare essay. Looks at ways of reducing fearfulness in horses.
The effects of early experience on the behaviour and subsequent welfare of horses
The effects of early experience on the behaviour and subsequent welfare of horses
Author: Wallace, Elizabeth Published: 2004 Description: Animal Welfare essay. The effect on behaviour and welfare of early experience in the horse.
Recent Developments in Research Exploring the Influence of Conspecifics on the Behaviour of Stabled Horses
Recent Developments in Research Exploring the Influence of Conspecifics on the Behaviour of Stabled Horses
Author: Gregory, Katherine Published: 2009 Description: Examines how the presence of other horses can influence stereotypical behaviour in stabled horses
Improved Training Methods are Necessary to Improve the Welfare of the Ridden Horse
Improved Training Methods are Necessary to Improve the Welfare of the Ridden Horse
Author: Cox, Lauren Published: 2009 Description: Examines current horse training methods, with the emphasis on animal welfare. Discusses the importance of positive reinforcement in training schedules.
Current Equine Housing Practices and the Importance of Social Enrichment
Current Equine Housing Practices and the Importance of Social Enrichment
Author: Glasson, Emily Published: 2009 Description: Looks at current horse husbandry practices with an emphasis on social enrichment to enhance horse welfare.
Welfare Issues in the Transportation of Horses
Welfare Issues in the Transportation of Horses
Author: Jones, Louise Published: 2000 Description: Examines recently published papers on studies conducted on the commercial mass transportation of horses, and the associated animal welfare issues.
Recent Research in Equine Stereotypies
Recent Research in Equine Stereotypies
Author: Garrett, Katrina Published: 2002 Description: Explores factors that may contribute to stereotypies such as crib-biting or weaving in horses.
Horse Transportation and its Implications for Animal Welfare
Horse Transportation and its Implications for Animal Welfare
Author: Goldman, Kristi Published: 2002 Description: Investigates practices that can reduce stress in transportation for horses.