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The Importance of Equine Learning Theory and Its Application in Real Life

In each single encounter with horses we use learning theory tools from our training toolbox.

Why It Is Important for Equestrians To Be Educated about Learning Theory and Its Practical Application?

Through habituation and de-sensitisation, as well as operant and classical conditioning, also known as Pavlovian conditioning, horses can be trained to become reliable, safe companions.

How to Prepare for Parturition

Careful attention to the health of the mare should be a priority before breeding takes place, during the pregnancy, and following parturition. Good nutrition, adequate exercise, and attention to physical condition are important priorities.

Patent Pending for Rhodococcus equi Vaccine

 Rhodococcus equi bacteria can cause “rattles”, a potentially lethal disease in foals which is characterized by pneumonia and gastro-intestinal infection. Despite the severity of this disease, a vaccine against it is not available yet.

Rattles Vaccine Patent Pending

News Up-date: Rhodococcus equi bacteria can cause “rattles”, a potentially lethal disease in foals which is characterized by pneumonia and gastro-intestinal infection. Despite the severity of this disease, a vaccine against it is not available yet.

Equine Herpesvirus-1 Warnings Spread

With six more horses in Colorado showing symptoms of Equine Herpesvirus (EHV-1), the outbreak looks ever more threatening. Agricultural officials and veterinarians throughout the United States and Canada are warning horse owners and putting biosecurit

Sheriff's Deputy Arrested For Cruelty to Mini Horses

A Florida sheriff's deputy was arrested Monday, July 16, and charged with felony and misdemeanor animal cruelty after an investigation into the starvation of two miniature horses. One of the horses died.

Equine Guelph's Horse Colic Survey Ending Soon

Colic is the number one killer of horses (other than old age!)  As a result, Equine Guelph is developing a new colic prevention program and we need your help! 

June Designated as Colic Awareness Month

The Crusade Against Equine Colic has designated June as Equine Colic Awareness Month. it is the Crusade's goal  to save as many horses as possible from deadly and debilitating bouts of equine colic through educating you – the horse men and women

FEI Anti-Doping and Controlled Medication Regulations

Within the FEI list and within the new FEI Equine Anti-Doping and Controlled Medication Regulations (EADCMR), there are two main categories of regulated substances:

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