Many riders dream of it: galloping along the beach at sunset, just you and your horse – no saddle, no bridle,...

Praise, cuddles or treats? What’s the right way to reward your horse? It’s a hotly debated topic in the equestrian...

Key points at a glance: Horses promote motor development through balance, coordination, and body...

Key points at a glance: Horses support children holistically – physically, emotionally, and socially The right...

Every winter, it’s the same scene: you walk into the barn and hear that familiar chorus of coughing echoing down the...

Most horse owners know spring grass can be risky for laminitis-prone horses. But what about grazed-down pastures in...

Key points at a glance: Body posture speaks volumes – an upright, relaxed posture signals competence and...

Headcollar, lead rope, schooling whip & Co. Key points at a glance: The right headcollar is the foundation – a...

Key points at a glance: Safety comes first – Fenced, level areas without potential hazards provide the best learning...

Key points at a glance: Building trust comes first – without a solid basis of trust, effective groundwork is...

As the days grow shorter and the nights colder, horse owners everywhere face the same question: What should I do with...

Many horse owners believe their animals live a carefree life: no jobs, no bills, no daily grind. But in reality, horses...

Key Points at a Glance A range of systems to suit every set-up: from simple paddle-operated drinkers and float-valve...

Key Points at a Glance Forced feed breaks stress horses: withholding hay/forage runs counter to their evolution as...

Individual feeding via microchip – opportunities and limitations for group housing (open barns) and stables Key Points...

Key Points at a Glance Different levels of automation: from simple scraper systems and vacuum set-ups to fully...

“Mine’s the boss.” “My horse is really low-ranking.” You often hear horse owners say things like this. But how...

Key points at a glance: Complex tasks must be broken down into individual steps Each step is trained and...

Key points at a glance: The click is a precise marker for desired behaviour The click becomes a promise of...

Key points at a glance: Clicker training is a training method; trick training consists of specific...

Key points at a glance: Healthy rewards support concentration Sugar and starch can negatively affect learning...

Autumn is here – and with it comes an often underestimated challenge in horse management: switching from pasture to...

Sustainably reducing excess weight in horses Key Points at a Glance Radical feed restriction increases the risk of...

Why scales, body condition scoring and gut feeling are often misleading Key points at a glance: Weight alone is not...

High proportion of type IIa muscle fibres: Horses combine speed and stamina thanks to an exceptionally large number of...