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Evaluation of accelerometer fitting position, sampling intervals and data editing techniques for measuring equine lying postures when stabled
Contributor(s):: Williams, Manod, Hatto, Sydney
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Behavioral responses of horses (Equus ferus caballus) vary in response to potentially threatening odor condition and aversive social odor stimuli
Contributor(s):: Sabiniewicz, Agnieszka, Borowicz, Hieronim, Geminiani, Giacomo, Trawiński, Jerzy, Hummel, Thomas, Laska, Matthias
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Acute changes in oxytocin predict behavioral responses to foundation training in horses
Contributor(s):: Niittynen, Taru, Riihonen, Veera, Moscovice, Liza R., Koski, Sonja E.
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Does the start of flat races influence racehorse race performance?
Contributor(s):: Wells, Isobel, Randle, Hayley, Williams, Jane M.
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Shelter use by horses during summer in relation to weather conditions and horsefly (Tabanidae) prevalence
Contributor(s):: Christensen, Janne Winther, Andersen, Agnete Gargulak, Skovbo, Karina Nymark, Skovgård, Henrik
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Insect-repelling behaviour in horses in relation to insect prevalence and access to shelters
Contributor(s):: Christensen, Janne Winther, Strøm, Christina Gudim, Nicová, Klára, de Gaillard, Clotilde Lafaige, Sandøe, Peter, Skovgård, Henrik
2022Applied Animal Behaviour Science2471055600168-159110.1016/j.applanim.2022.105560text
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Donkey welfare assessment in north-east Portugal
Contributor(s):: Cruz, Z., Novoa, M., Leiva, B., Andrade, D., Quaresma, M.
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Comparison of the socio-economic value and welfare of working donkeys in rural and urban Ethiopia
Contributor(s):: Geiger, M., Hockenhull, J., Buller, H., Kedir, M. J., Engida, G. T., Getachew, M., Burden, F. A., Whay, H. R.
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Preference for heights of feeding troughs in mares: a pilot study
Contributor(s):: Luz, M. P. F., Maia, C. M., Arruda, L. A. S., Delagracia, M. F., Filho, Jnpp
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Behavioral and Physiological Differences between Working Horses and Chilean Rodeo Horses in a Handling Test
| Contributor(s):: Paula Rosselot, Tiago Mendonça, Igor González, Tamara Tadich
Non-invasive measures are preferred when assessing animal welfare. Differences in behavioral and physiological responses toward a stressor could be the result of the selection of horses for specific uses. Behavioral and physiological responses of working and Chilean rodeo horses subjected to a...
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A Delphi study to determine expert consensus on the behavioural indicators of stress in horses undergoing veterinary care
| Contributor(s):: Pearson, Gemma, Waran, Natalie, Reardon, Richard J. M., Keen, John, Dwyer, Cathy
Horses undergoing veterinary care may perceive the experience to be stressful and their behavioural responses can result in injuries to people involved in their care. Being able to accurately measure the stress response in horses undergoing veterinary care would have potential benefits. Firstly,...
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Evaluation of Horses’ Daytime Activity Budget in a Model of Ethological Stable: A Case Study in Italy
| Contributor(s):: Marliani, Giovanna, Sprocatti, Ilaria, Schiavoni, Giulia, Bellodi, Andrea, Accorsi, Pier Attilio
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Effect of animal’s experience and rodeo procedures on behaviour of bucking horses at a large commercial rodeo in Canada
| Contributor(s):: Goldhawk, Christy, Grandin, Temple, Pajor, Ed
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Horses associate individual human voices with the valence of past interactions: a behavioural and electrophysiological study
| Contributor(s):: d'Ingeo, S., Quaranta, A., Siniscalchi, M., Stomp, M., Coste, C., Bagnard, C., Hausberger, M., Cousillas, H.
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Does training style affect the human-horse relationship? Asking the horse in a separation–reunion experiment with the owner and a stranger
| Contributor(s):: Lundberg, Paulina, Hartmann, Elke, Roth, Lina S. V.
Humans have shared a long history with horses and today we mainly consider horses as companions for sports and leisure activities. Previously, the human perspective of the human-horse relationship has been investigated but there has been little focus on the horse’s perspective. This study aimed...
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Effects of grazing muzzles on behavior, voluntary exercise, and physiological stress of miniature horses housed in a herd
| Contributor(s):: Davis, Kristina M., Iwaniuk, Marie E., Dennis, Rachel L., Harris, Patricia A., Burk, Amy O.
Grazing muzzles are a popular and effective management tool used to help prevent weight gain in obese-prone equids. Concerns have been raised over their possible negative impact on horse well-being as muzzles may interfere with normal grazing and social behaviors. The objective of this study was...
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How Equine-Assisted Activities Affect the Prosocial Behavior of Adolescents
| Contributor(s):: Pelyva, I. Z., Kresák, R., Szovák, E., Tóth Á, L.
Multiple studies have investigated the positive effects of human–animal interactions and showed that animal-assisted activities can be successfully used to better human physical and mental health. Equine-assisted activities have also raised considerable attention within the field. Our...
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Caring for the horse in a cold climate—Reviewing principles for thermoregulation and horse preferences
| Contributor(s):: Mejdell, Cecilie M., Bøe, Knut Egil, Jørgensen, Grete H. M.
In the Nordic countries, permanent outdoor housing of horses in winter is gaining popularity. This practice will expose the horses to harsh weather conditions. However, horses that are kept indoors at night and turned out in the cold during daytime also experience thermoregulatory challenges....
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Examining Canadian Equine Industry Participants' Perceptions of Horses and Their Welfare
| Contributor(s):: Cordelie DuBois, Lindsay Nakonechny, Emilie Derisoud, Katrina Merkies
The diversity of the Canadian equine industry makes determining baseline attitudes and beliefs a challenge. Adult members of the Canadian equine industry (n = 901) participated in an online survey to report demographic information and views on the role of horses and their ability to experience...
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Risk Factors for Transport-Related Problem Behaviors in Horses: A New Zealand Survey
| Contributor(s):: Barbara Padalino, Chris W. Rogers, Danielle Guiver, Janis P. Bridges, Christopher B. Riley
Transport-related problem behaviors (TRPBs) are common in horses and can cause injury to both the horses and their handlers. This study aimed to identify possible risk factors for TRPBs to inform approaches to mitigate TRPBs incidence and enhance horse welfare. An online cross-sectional survey...
