Any trainer can tell you how intelligent a horse can be, and these majestic animals can surprise you with new signs of comprehension and performance every day. But the process of interpreting and retaining information continues to provide us with a better understanding of how a horse’s mind operates. Much of what helps a horse’s memory improve has to do with whether it’s experiencing positive or negative interactions with its owner. Knowing just what sharpens a horse’s memory can make training a much smoother process. Take a look at some of the research that has shed some light onto the development of a horse’s memory and just how good it actually … (read more…)

In its racing career, a horse goes through ups and downs, wins and losses. Though equine trainers strive to keep their animals as healthy, strong and fit as possible, minor stiffness/soreness can happen. Much of the physical movement revolves around a horse’s legs – they don’t call it legwork for nothing. To help promote healthy equine exercise recovery, many trainers apply poultices for the temporary relief of minor stiffness and soreness due to overexertion. Poultices are commonly used after workouts and competitions.

The word poultice may be originally derived from a Latin word puls, meaning porridge. The health technique is predominantly used on the lower … (read more…)