María Resano-Zuazu, Jorge U. Carmona, César Fernández-de-las-Peñas, David Argüelles Myofascial pain syndrome (MPS) is a well-recognised cause of muscle pain in people, but we know much less about how it presents in horses. This study investigated 120 horses to identify the most important signs of MPS in the back (thoracolumbar) region and to explore whether factors such as behaviour, management, and housing might be linked to the condition. Each horse underwent a detailed han

by Lucy Douglas, Christy Maddock, Ronja Parker, Russell MacKechnie-Guire and Vicki Walker Equine Department, Hartpury University, Hartpury, Gloucestershire GL19 3BE, UK https://doi.org/10.3390/ani16131938 Ground poles are widely used in horse training and rehabilitation, but there is limited scientific evidence on how the distance between poles affects the way horses move. This study investigated how different pole spacings influence limb and back movement in horses walking i

Genna Louise Harkness, Catherine M. McGowan , Lesley Goff https://doi.org/10.1016/j.eqre.2025.100031 This study explored horse-specific factors and management strategies linked to successful outcomes in horses with overriding dorsal spinous processes (ORDSP). Fifty-one horses were assessed via owner questionnaires. While 59% returned to riding, only 27.5% regained previous athletic function, and 17% maintained it for 12 months. Factors improving return to riding included high