Behavior · 5 min read
The Perfect Bit for Your Horse – What Science Really Says
By Cynthia Cooper. Based on research by Emeritus Professor David Mellor (2020–2025) Have you ever wondered how comfortable your horse really is…
Horse Welfare
Articles · 7 min read
Embracing the Essence of Equine Companionship
Your Horse is not a Commodity nor Your Therapist by Marie Bay In a world where productivity and utility often dictate our…
Bitless · 3 min read
Would Your Horse’s Noseband Pass the Pressure Test?
If you use a flash or drop noseband, you may be surprised at the results of a recent preliminary equine study. Jayne…
Bitless · 2 min read
The World Bitless Association – helping all horses
Since the World Bitless Association was officially launched In October 2018, it has attracted thousands of followers. Their worldwide representation includes vets,…
Bitless · 4 min read
Equine Welfare during Exercise: An Evaluation of Breathing, Breathlessness and Bridles
There is something especially engaging about seeing healthy horses running free, alert, ears forward, nostrils flared, moving across the ground with ease,…
Articles · 2 min read
Enslaved by Glenn Wilson ©
WARNING! Some people reading this article may think I’m taking an unfair swipe at various aspects of the horse world and those…
Horse Care · 6 min read
Spare a thought for the average racehorse
by Cynthia Cooper Recently we had Melbourne Cup Day where the whole of Australia comes to a standstill at about 3pm to…
Articles · 8 min read
Changing Tack Will Reduce Cruelty to Horses
How many people have you seen take out their anger and frustration on their horse/dog/partner? We’ve probably all been guilty of it…
Health · 1 min read
Carla’s Rescue by Hoof Care Course
Fortunately for Carla, the 12 year old shetland pony mare, her condition was discovered just prior to the TAFE Hoof Care Course.…
Inspirational · 2 min read
Featured Horse Rescue
CALAN HORSE SANCTUARY In operation since 2005, the sanctuary is based in Highbury – two hours south east of Perth, Western Australia.…
Reviews · 2 min read
Book and website
Horse Watch – What it is to Be Equine by Marthe Kiley-Worthington This would have to be the best book on Equine…
Articles · 5 min read
The Plight of Ponies
By Vanessa. At an agricultural field day, I came across a small metal pen housing cute young miniature ponies. Three of them…
