Why do talented horses with huge potential not live up to their promise or disappear from competition after a short career? Read all about the quest to find a solution to this vitally important issue: this scientific research project has spanned several years and remains ongoing work today. Many symptoms
We are delighted to announce our keynote speakers, who will be presenting their latest ground-breaking research at the SRT 4th International Conference ‘Welfare & Performance of the Ridden Horse: The Future’, to be held at Nottingham University on Saturday 11th December 2021. The defining feature of our conferences is the
This week’s article is made available with kind permission from the Chronicle of the Horse Following the case study of one sports horse who underwent surgery for neurectomy of the palmar digital nerve in the forelimbs and the deep branch of the lateral plantar nerve in the hind limbs, the
We are really excited to report that the work of the Saddle Research Trust and research supported by us has been recognised by the Equine Veterinary Journal and Equine Veterinary Education readers as being key information. Four papers have been awarded certificates from the publishers, Wiley, in recognition of being among the top
Introducing the illustrated ridden horse ethogram! Click on the link below to access the full ethogram: The SRT has produced this easy to use, illustrated version of the ridden horse ethogram to provide a simple and informative guide. Every horse owner, rider, coach, saddle fitter and professional practitioner can now
This is a wonderful opportunity to watch Professor Emerita Hilary Clayton’s long-awaited keynote presentation from the 3rd Saddle Research Trust International Conference 2018, held in Nottingham University. Hilary’s fascinating presentation, which discusses the horse from birth to maturity highlights the implications of asymmetry in the complex interaction of horses, riders
If you have ever wondered what it’s like to take part in a research study, or would have liked to have participated in the latest phase of the equine behaviour study but were unable to attend, then this is your opportunity to find out more! Anne Bondi, SRT Director said,
Dr. Sue Dyson led the study on tacking up behaviour in horses which involved a regular rider of each horse completing a questionnaire about the history of professional tack fitting, previous diagnosis of gastric ulceration, and their perception of the horse’s behaviour during tacking up and mounting. A similar questionnaire
In this podcast Sue Dyson discusses her recent article on application of a ridden horse ethogram to video recordings of horses before and after diagnostic analgesia and Stephen Purdy discusses small herd behaviour in domestic donkeys. Listen to the podcast here. View the full article here, which will be free
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