According to some surveys, between 40-70% of owners or trainers use cheese as a treat/reward. However, cheese is made from…
Author: David Marlin
David Marlin
Dr David Marlin is a physiologist and biochemist who has worked in academia, research and professional sport. He has worked in the equestrian and veterinary world and in human sport, healthcare, medicine and exercise science. In 1989 David obtained his PhD from the UK’s leading sports university, Loughborough University following a four-year study on the responses of Thoroughbred racehorses to exercise and training, undertaken at the renowned Animal Health Trust in Newmarket. You can read David's full biography in the Our Website section.
In this conversation, Dr David Marlin speaks with Annie Price, who runs a riding school in Somerset. They discuss the…
The differences between opinions, evidence and facts are becoming increasingly important as the “science” behind welfare becomes increasingly politicised and…
At this morning’s British Equine Veterinary Association (BEVA) Congress in Birmingham, Dr David Marlin presented fascinating new research exploring the…
As horse owners, we cherish the bond with our equine companions, but have you ever wondered what made horses suitable…
Sand colic is a common concern for horses kept on sandy soils, as ingestion of sand can lead to irritation…
UV blocking, or more accurately, UV reducing, masks are widely available for horses. There are a surprisingly large number of…
Research Paper: Comparison of Transverse Thoracolumbar Angles in Dressage and Endurance Horses Using 3D Light Scanning and Comparison with Commercial…
Polls, surveys, questionnaires, expert reviews, member testing, lab testing Recently, we’ve been contacted by a number of members, non-members and…
Safeguarding has become an increasingly urgent conversation in equestrian sport. Behind the glamour of competition and the joy of spending…