Round-pen, lunging, and liberty training has grown in popularity in recent years in a number
of equestrian contexts, due in part to the popularity of contemporary training methods and …

Domestic horses are widely used for physically demanding activities but the effect of
exercise on their learning abilities has not been explored. Horses are also frequently …

We propose that the anthropomorphic application of gender stereotypes to animals
influences human-animal interactions and human expectations, often with negative …

Simple Summary Incorporating lunging into a horse's daily routine proves valuable for
enhancing fitness and physical condition. During lunging, horses may either work with a …

Understanding the factors that influence horse learning is critical to ensure horse welfare
and rider safety. In this study, data were obtained from horses (n= 96) training to step …

Rein tension signals are, in essence, pressures applied on the horse's mouth or nose, via
the bit/noseband, by a rider or trainer. These pressures may feel uncomfortable or even …

Simple Summary Horse training exposes horses to many difficult learning challenges,
including tasks that run counter to their natural behaviour and research from neuroscience …

When a rider maintains contact on the reins, rein tension will vary continuously in
synchronicity with the horse's gait and stride. This continuous variation makes it difficult to …

Pressure from the bit in the horse's mouth, rein tension, likely feels unpleasant to the horse
due to sensitive oral tissues. Through trial and error, the horse may learn how to adjust their …

An important area of Equitation Science is rein tension; which is used to control ridden and
unridden horses primarily using the application of negative reinforcement. Rein tension is …