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Stress in horses during transport: Beethoven might bring the solution

People prefer to work in the stables with the radio playing as loudly as possible. Because, let's face it, mucking out the stables goes much better with your favourite song...

The story behind the pictures: "Peyo stayed beside the bed of a dying patient for two hours"

Yesterday we already reported on 'Dr. Peyo', a horse that supports various cancer patients in the French Calais by walking through the corridors of the hospital like an accomplished doctor....

Equitom to the rescue: "My horse has been limping since the end of July and no one seems to be finding the problem"

At the beginning of 2021 it became known that Equnews was going to collaborate with the well-known equine clinic Equitom. We already got an exclusive look behind the scenes and...

How many calories do you really burn while riding and taking care of your horses?

If we are honest, we all have to admit that we have eaten an extra cookie with the excuse: "I'll be in the stable later, then I'll work it off"....

Dietz: “Stressfull situations can cause stomach irritation that needs to be prevented”

Competitions are starting again and that may be great news for us, for some horses this is a stressfactor they probably have not missed the last couple of months. Our...

Emmanuelle van Erck: "A resting horse remains in shape for a month. Beyond that, a horse’s musculature begins to atrophy"

Picture: Wilhelm Westergren for CavalorThis unprecedented period of confinement has put a large number of horses on forced rest. Some live in stalls, while some live out in the field;...

Economic impact of the Corona virus on equestrian sport is no longer expressed in xM but in xB loss

It's no secret that the Corona virus has its impact on the world economy. But how big that impact is and what can we expect in the future? We looked...

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Corona measures cause increase of laminitis

We're all doomed to stay at home and these measures do not only have an effect on us, but on our horses as well. Experts warning about our changed behavior...

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Equestrian Auctions now also open for free donations: support competitions affected by the Corona crisis

The Equestrian Auctions is an initiative of several players that are working together to support our sport. By organizing an auction they want to help competitions that are affected by...

Equifit starts producing mouth masks

Picture: EquifitEquifit, well known for producing boots, saddle girths and saddle pads, now is producing mouth masks as well to battle Covid-19. Their CEO has announced this on their website....