Equine General

The latest findings of scientists at the University of Sussex show horses single out humans through using a "cross modal" ability. The same researchers previously determined that the horses also recognize members of their herd in this way.

The Humane Society of the United States has released undercover video footage revealing cruel treatment of horses in the Tennessee Walking Horse industry. The subject of the investigation, nationally known trainer Jackie McConnell, notified the federal court in Tennessee last week that he intends to plead guilty to felony conspiracy to violate the Horse Protection Act.

Equine Agility is one of the fastest growing horse sports in the world! It is a non-mounted sport in which horse and human work through a course for a score based on time and proper completion.

I'll Have Another edged out Bodemeister today to become the first horse since 2008 to win the first two legs of the Triple Crown. The horse's next challenge is the Belmont Stakes coming up in three weeks.

According to a Binghamton University biologist, it may be possible to boost the odds of getting a winner with a simple genetic test of thoroughbreds. All that is needed is one strand of hair from the horse's mane to  test for a gene that is vital to energy production and two genes that are tied to muscle function.

According to Santa Barbara Harbor Patrol, a horse was rescued this past week after bucking off his rider and swimming more than two miles out to sea during a photo shoot.

With spring already here and summer coming soon, the notion of a horse camping trip may have crossed your mind. Horse camping is becoming more popular and is definitely an exciting form of camping trip. For maximum enjoyment, select some good company and prepare well for your camping experience.

According to a press release from Dinwiddie County Chief of Fire & EMS Dennis Hale, 50 horses have been seized from a private property, but are remaining on the property at this time because no facility in Dinwiddie is big enough to handle the large group, according to the press release. .

Horse Power, a Nevada group that rescues abused and injured wild horses and is caring for approximately 20 horses at the current time, will not be receiving any more funding this year from the renewals of the state's special license plate. Nevada Legislature's Commission on Special License Plates has voted to suspend giving money to the group until at least September 2013.

What happens when world champion athlete Colleen Cannon of Women’s Quest collaborates with equine behavioral psychologist and equestrian coach Mary Ann Simonds?