Shipping fever is a serious travel-related risk. Karen Coumbe MRCVS explains what it is, and why prompt recognition of cases is crucial

Jodie Hall McAteer on the impact of the Iran war and a chance opening

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

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

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