Those who had less rapid eye movement sleep gave up more easily on a monitored learning task than others

Fine-tuning a horse’s diet to the specific demands of his work aids optimum results. Ed Busuttil MRCVS outlines the science behind sport horse nutrition

As ICSI becomes routine in sport horse breeding, Oscar Williams examines the science, the performance data and the myths that refuse to fade

America’s first Triple Crown winner for 25 years, Secretariat’s speed records from 1973 still stand today. Jamie Haase tracks the enduring significance of the bright chestnut who reset racing’s boundaries

Research has found that nosebands are not too tight but that horses’ signs of stress increase with competition level

The reigning national endurance champion tells Martha Terry about the full-circle moment of completing her second 160km ride, her sport’s unique camaraderie and what makes a horse a winner