01 February 2019.

Written by Annet Veen

Posted in Exercise therapy

Friday 1 February 2019

An overview of the principles and practice of therapeutic exercise for horses

Therapeutic exercises for horses

31 January 2019.

Written by Anouk van Breukelen

Posted in Social behavior

Thursday 31 January 2019

Effects of individual versus group stabling on social behaviour in domestic stallions

Effects of individual stabling in stallions

29 January 2019.

Written by Sophie Delemarre

Posted in Rider fitness

Tuesday 29 January 2019

Concussion history and knowledge base of competitive equestrian athletes

Concussions in equestrian athletes

25 January 2019.

Written by Aleksandra Dimitrova

Posted in Social behavior

Friday 25 January 2019

Animals emotions and their importance; monitoring equine behaviour and improving horses experience.

Assessing equine emotional state

23 January 2019.

Written by Annet Veen

Posted in Rider fitness

Wednesday 23 January 2019

Can we use a horse simulator to improve our riding skills, or is this not comparable with riding a real horse?

Rider kinematics on a real horse and a horse simulator

23 January 2019.

Written by Els Smet

Posted in Rider fitness

Wednesday 23 January 2019

Can working with horses improve self-esteem?

Self-Esteem Assessment of Adolescents Involved with horses

21 January 2019.

Written by Isabeau Deckers

Posted in Neck and Back

Monday 21 January 2019

Muscular and vertebral variations, where does it come down to and what is the link to clinical presentation?

The implications of cervic vertebral malformations in horses

16 January 2019.

Written by Anouk van Breukelen

Posted in Response to training

Wednesday 16 January 2019

Behaviour may not accurately reflect affective states in horses during stressful situations.

Poker Face: Horses during stressful handling

09 January 2019.

Written by Sophie Delemarre

Posted in Rider fitness

Wednesday 9 January 2019

Effects of body protection vests and experience levels in prevention of equestrian injuries

A new look on injuries: the body protection vest

09 January 2019.

Written by Isabeau Deckers

Posted in Emergency / urgent care

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Wednesday 9 January 2019

Are there ways to objectively scale the severity of colics as horse owner?

How to observe the severity of colic

08 January 2019.

Written by Els Smet

Posted in Influence of the rider

Tuesday 8 January 2019

Does being slightly nervous have an impact on your horse?

Investigating horse-human interactions and nervousness

02 January 2019.

Written by Anouk van Breukelen

Posted in Response to training

Wednesday 2 January 2019

Pawing can possibly be reduced in horses using positive reinforcement instead of aversive methods

Reducing pawing in horses using positive reinforcement

28 December 2018.

Written by Isabeau Deckers

Posted in Response to training

Friday 28 December 2018

Physiological and behavioural responses of horses to wither scratching and patting the neck when under saddle.

Wither scratching and neck patting, what about?

23 December 2018.

Written by Charlotte de Bruyne

Posted in Biomechanics and pressure

Sunday 23 December 2018

What is the ideal time between trimmings?

Shoeing interval for the working equine

23 December 2018.

Written by Els Smet

Posted in Response to training

Sunday 23 December 2018

What gives the best results with a frightend horse?

Training methods for fearfull horses

19 December 2018.

Written by Anouk van Breukelen

Posted in Breeding

Wednesday 19 December 2018

Multiple alleles of ACAN are associated with chondrodysplastic dwarfism in Miniature horses

The genetics behind dwarfism in Miniature horses

18 December 2018.

Written by Isabeau Deckers

Posted in Saddlery

Tuesday 18 December 2018

An exploration of how the saddle’s conformation influence the rider his stability

Rider's stability in a flapless and in a conventional saddle

11 December 2018.

Written by Charlotte de Bruyne

Posted in Other

Tuesday 11 December 2018

Is acupuncture useful for our horses?

The effects of acupuncture on gait parameters in the horse

11 December 2018.

Written by Els Smet

Posted in Rider fitness

Tuesday 11 December 2018

What effect does training on a horse riding simulator while blindfolded have on balance and gait?

The effect of blindfolded horse riding simulation on balance

11 December 2018.

Written by Sophie Delemarre

Posted in Rider fitness

Tuesday 11 December 2018

A good bra for riding. Do they exist?

Horse riding and sport bras

05 December 2018.

Written by Marly Coppens

Posted in First Aid

Wednesday 5 December 2018

Does a magnetic blanket induce changes in muscular bloodflow, skin temperature and muscular tension in horses?

The effect of magnetic blankets on horses

03 December 2018.

Written by Jantine Steehouder

Posted in Nutrition

Monday 3 December 2018

Ancient diets, ecology and extinction of 5 million year old horses

Ancient diets, ecology and extinction of horses

03 December 2018.

Written by Anouk van Breukelen

Posted in Social behavior

Monday 3 December 2018

Snort acoustic structure codes for positive emotions in horses.

The emotions behind snorting

30 November 2018.

Written by Isabeau Deckers

Posted in Gait analyses

Friday 30 November 2018

The potential of performance analysis techniques within equine sports: the horse, rider and horse-rider dyad.

Performance analysis in equestrian sport

28 November 2018.

Written by Sophie Delemarre

Posted in Rider fitness

Wednesday 28 November 2018

Can horses help to rehabilitate?

Horse riding after a stroke

28 November 2018.

Written by Charlotte de Bruyne

Posted in Gait analyses

Wednesday 28 November 2018

Does the angle of the hock have an effect on injury risk and the movement of the horse?

The effect of the standing hock angle on the joint

20 November 2018.

Written by Els Smet

Posted in Influence of the rider

Tuesday 20 November 2018

This article investigates different research concerned with hyperflexion of the horse's neck.

Research about Rollkur, or low deep and round.

20 November 2018.

Written by Debby Gudden

Posted in Nutrition

Tuesday 20 November 2018

What is the effect of housing on 24-hour gastric pH within the equine stomach?

Effect of housing on 24-hour gastric pH

15 November 2018.

Written by Anouk van Breukelen

Posted in Articles

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Thursday 15 November 2018

An investigation into the influence of the human-horse bond on stress and behaviour

The influence of human-horse bond on stress and behaviour

15 November 2018.

Written by Isabeau Deckers

Posted in Other

Thursday 15 November 2018

How equine therapists measure parameters, such as pain/ mobility/ muscle quality, to monitor their treatment

The use of outcome measures in equine rehabilitation

10 November 2018.

Written by Charlotte de Bruyne

Posted in Bit fitting

Saturday 10 November 2018

Are we mindful enough when tacking up our horse and tightening their noseband?

Noseband use in equestrian sports

31 October 2018.

Written by Anouk van Breukelen

Posted in Response to training

Wednesday 31 October 2018

Learning based on positive or negative reinforcement and personality is affected by stressors

Stress affects instrumental learning in domestic horses

31 October 2018.

Written by Isabeau Deckers

Posted in Exercise therapy

Wednesday 31 October 2018

Equine experts weigh in on why and when to use the water and land treadmill for rehabilitation of sport horses

Water and land treadmills for rehabilitation and performance

28 October 2018.

Written by Els Smet

Posted in Gait analyses

Sunday 28 October 2018

Aiming to change the horse's head and neck position? Read on to find out how this affects the spine.

The effect of head and neck positions on the spine.

28 October 2018.

Written by Charlotte de Bruyne

Posted in Gait analyses

Sunday 28 October 2018

Can we visually gauge our horse’s susceptibility to injury?

Conformation and risk of injury

24 October 2018.

Written by Sophie Delemarre

Posted in Articles

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Wednesday 24 October 2018

The career of sporthorses is relatively short. The article reviewed here explaines more on this matter.

Pro-active Management of the Equine Athlete

19 October 2018.

Written by Anouk van Breukelen

Posted in Breeding

Friday 19 October 2018

Genetic parameters for chronic progressive lymphedema (CPL)‐associated traits in Belgian Draught Horses

Genetic parameters for CPL in Belgian Draught Horses

15 October 2018.

Written by Isabeau Deckers

Posted in Other

Monday 15 October 2018

Can we use the whole body vibration therapy as alternative core stability training for our equine athletes?

The benefits of whole body vibration for the equine spine

15 October 2018.

Written by Els Smet

Posted in Gait analyses

Monday 15 October 2018

Could your horse be lame if your saddle constantly slips to one side?

The relationship between hindlimb lameness and saddle slip

13 October 2018.

Written by Charlotte de Bruyne

Posted in Manual therapy

Saturday 13 October 2018

To crack or not to crack?

Joint mobilisations and manipulations for the equine athlete

10 October 2018.

Written by Debby Gudden

Posted in Gait analyses

Wednesday 10 October 2018

The effect of different head-neck positions on the EMG activity of neck muscles in horses

Effect of head-neck positions on muscle activity in the neck

07 October 2018.

Written by Isabeau Deckers

Posted in Gait analyses

Sunday 7 October 2018

Some conclusions made from Olympic level dressage scores for judges, horses’ training and their welfare

Correlations between olympic scores and equine welfare

03 October 2018.

Written by Anouk van Breukelen

Posted in Articles

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Wednesday 3 October 2018

Association of body shape with amount of Arabian genetic contribution in the Lipizzan horse

Amount of Arabian genetic contribution in the Lipizzan horse

01 October 2018.

Written by Charlotte de Bruyne

Posted in Articles

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Monday 1 October 2018

Learn how to properly manage your horse's tendon injury

Controlled mobilisation after tendon injuries

23 September 2018.

Written by Sophie Delemarre

Posted in Rider fitness

Sunday 23 September 2018

How is it possible that rodeo riders won't wear protective equipment?

The lack of protective equipment in rodeo riders

23 September 2018.

Written by Debby Gudden

Posted in Response to training

Sunday 23 September 2018

The prevalence of different head-neck positions in dressage horses and their relation to conflict behaviour.

Impact of head-neck positions on the behaviour of horses

19 September 2018.

Written by Anouk van Breukelen

Posted in Surgery and lameness

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Wednesday 19 September 2018

Gene therapy as a novel treatment of naturally occurring injuries of the superficial digital flexor tendon

A treatment of naturally occurring tendinitis and desmitis

19 September 2018.

Written by Isabeau Deckers

Posted in Other

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Wednesday 19 September 2018

How riding may affect welfare: What the equine veterinarian needs to know.

The challenges of veterinarians in sport horses' welfare

18 September 2018.

Written by Els Smet

Posted in Influence of the rider

Tuesday 18 September 2018

What mental aspects make some riders more successful at competitions than others?

Performance success in the competitive equestrian world

16 September 2018.

Written by Charlotte de Bruyne

Posted in Physiotherapy

Sunday 16 September 2018

What can physical therapy mean to you and your horse?

Introduction to Equine Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation

12 September 2018.

Written by Jantine Steehouder

Posted in Nutrition

Wednesday 12 September 2018

What would change in the colon and cecum after abruptly feeding a large amount of barley?

Feeding and microbial disorders in horses

11 September 2018.

Written by Isabeau Deckers

Posted in Response to training

Tuesday 11 September 2018

How can we integrate equine learning and psychology in the training of sport horses to enhance their welfare?

The benefits of equine learning and psychology in training

05 September 2018.

Written by Anouk van Breukelen

Posted in Breeding

Wednesday 5 September 2018

The location and time of the domestication of the modern-day horse is still unknown

The first horse herders

05 September 2018.

Written by Els Smet

Posted in Exercise therapy

Wednesday 5 September 2018

What is the best method to engage the back when lunging?

The effects of training aids on the longissimus dorsi

03 September 2018.

Written by Charlotte de Bruyne

Posted in Exercise therapy

Monday 3 September 2018

How can you effectively increase your horse’s core stability?

The effect of an equine resistance band training regime

28 August 2018.

Written by Sophie Delemarre

Posted in Rider fitness

Tuesday 28 August 2018

What are short- and long-term effects of Spine fractures in the equestrian sport?

Spine fractures caused by horse riding

22 August 2018.

Written by Anouk van Breukelen

Posted in Breeding

Wednesday 22 August 2018

A revision of the conservation program of the Polish Konik hor

Genetic diversity in the Polish Konik horse

20 August 2018.

Written by Els Smet

Posted in Influence of the rider

Monday 20 August 2018

Ever wonderd what effect you have on your horse when jumping?

The effect of rider experience on jumping kinematics.

20 August 2018.

Written by Jantine Steehouder

Posted in Nutrition

Monday 20 August 2018

A study to check if horses have palatability for species while grazing.

The species preferences of grazing horses

16 August 2018.

Written by Sophie Delemarre

Posted in Rider fitness

Thursday 16 August 2018

Despite the increasing in the use of head protection, there are still many injuries. Why?

A look back on equestrian injuries