Scholarly Equestrian

🚨 Texas has declared a statewide emergency after officials confirmed new cases of the New World screwworm, a flesh-eating parasite that was eradicated from the United States decades ago. In this video, we examine the latest screwworm cases discovered in Texas, why Governor Greg Abbott expanded the disaster declaration statewide, and what the situation means for cattle producers, horse owners, vet...

What is Ejiao, and why are animal welfare organizations calling on Amazon to stop selling it? Ejiao is a traditional Chinese medicine product made from donkey-hide gelatin. While it has been used for centuries, growing global demand has created a controversial international trade that animal welfare groups say is contributing to the slaughter of millions of donkeys every year. In this video, we ex...

🚨 New World Screwworm has reached Texas, and the United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) is warning horse owners to stay vigilant. In this video, we explain what New World Screwworm is, how this flesh-eating parasite affects horses and other animals, why officials are taking the recent Texas case so seriously, and what the USEF recommends horse owners do to protect their horses. The recent con...

Three horses were stabbed during the 2026 NBHA Professionals Choice Las Vegas Super Show at the South Point Equestrian Center, shocking the horse community and raising serious questions about horse safety at major competitions. In this video, we examine the confirmed facts surrounding the incident involving Detail, Sullie, and Rocket, the investigation conducted by the Las Vegas Metropolitan Polic...

🐴 Horse slaughter in America may be one step closer to ending. In this video, we examine the latest developments surrounding the SAFE Act (Save America's Forgotten Equines Act), a federal bill designed to permanently ban horse slaughter for human consumption and prohibit the export of American horses for slaughter in Canada and Mexico. After years of debate, lawmakers have advanced legislation th...

Scientists have finally uncovered the shocking secret behind the horse’s neigh — and the discovery could completely change how we understand horse communication forever. For centuries, humans believed a horse’s neigh was simply a loud vocal call. But new research published in *Current Biology* reveals that horses may actually possess one of the rarest vocal abilities ever discovered in a large mam...

🔥 The FEI has announced one of the biggest changes to young horse show jumping in years. Following growing criticism of the FEI WBFSH World Breeding Championships for Young Horses in Lanaken, officials have introduced major new rules for 5-year-old horses starting in 2026. The controversial speed format will be replaced with an optimum time system designed to encourage better horse welfare, educa...

Did a Single Genetic Mutation Make Horses Rideable? Scientists Think So. For thousands of years, horses changed human civilization forever. But what if the modern riding horse exists because of one tiny genetic mutation hidden inside ancient DNA? In this video, we explore the fascinating new scientific discovery that may explain how wild horses became calm, rideable companions capable of carrying...

Have you ever felt like your horse could read your emotions before you even touched the reins? New scientific research suggests that horses may be far more emotionally connected to humans than we ever realized. In this video, we explore groundbreaking research discussed by *Horse & Hound* showing how rider personality, emotional state, stress, confidence, and empathy may directly affect horse...

🚨 NEW RESEARCH Could Prevent Laminitis in Horses With EMS 🚨 Laminitis is one of the most feared conditions in the horse world — and for owners of horses with Equine Metabolic Syndrome (EMS), the fear never fully disappears. But now, new research on SGLT2 inhibitors like bexagliflozin may offer veterinarians a powerful new tool for reducing dangerous insulin spikes linked to endocrine laminitis....

If your horse has Equine Metabolic Syndrome, insulin dysregulation, or chronic laminitis risk, careful grazing management can be lifesaving. But what if restricting pasture access is also creating another hidden health problem? In this video, we explore the growing connection between Equine Metabolic Syndrome horses and vitamin E deficiency — a nutritional issue many horse owners are unknowingly f...

California just made history for horse protection. Governor Gavin Newsom has officially signed AB 128 into law, creating stronger protections for horses sold through auctions and targeting loopholes connected to the horse slaughter pipeline. In this video, we break down everything you need to know about California’s new horse protection law, why animal welfare advocates are calling it a historic v...

Have you ever wondered why YouTube keeps showing you certain horse videos — especially controversial ones? In this video, we explain how the YouTube algorithm actually works, why some viewers only see “negative” horse content, and how engagement shapes what appears in your feed. At The Scholarly Equestrian, our goal has never been to spread negativity. Our channel covers a wide range of equestrian...

The dressage world is facing growing criticism from inside its own community. In this video, we break down the controversial Chronicle of the Horse article “10 Things I Hate About the Dressage World” and explore why so many riders are questioning the future of modern dressage. From elitism and toxic competition culture to horse welfare concerns, judging controversies, expensive warmblood breeding,...

Strangulating lipoma colic is one of the deadliest forms of equine colic, especially in older horses. In this video, we explore new veterinary research connecting strangulating lipomas to obesity, laminitis, equine metabolic syndrome (EMS), aging, and stall confinement. Could some cases actually be preventable? Veterinarians are beginning to think so. In this educational equine health documentary,...

Sweden says the horse industry is in trouble — but they’re also trying to fix it. In this video, we break down Sweden’s groundbreaking government investigation into the future of the horse industry, including horse welfare, dressage reform, riding schools, youth participation, labor shortages, rural economies, and the future of equestrian sport. The Swedish government’s report, *A Stronger Horse I...

The Frank Madden SafeSport lawsuit is quickly becoming one of the most controversial legal battles in modern equestrian sport. In this video, we break down the latest developments surrounding Frank Madden’s request for a preliminary injunction, the ongoing SafeSport case, and what this legal fight could mean for the future of hunter-jumper competition, athlete protection, and due process in Olympi...

HISA has officially voted to KEEP current Lasix rules in American horse racing — and the reaction has been explosive. In this video, we break down the Horse Racing Integrity and Safety Authority’s controversial decision on race-day Lasix, why the vote matters for the future of thoroughbred racing, and why the debate over medication, horse welfare, and public trust is far from over. For years, Lasi...

A former wild mustang named Magic survived wildfire, displacement, and then one of the deadliest neurological diseases horses can face: botulism. In this documentary-style video, we explore Magic’s terrifying battle inside the UC Davis Large Animal Hospital after she suddenly lost the ability to swallow, stand, and even hold her head up. Veterinarians warned that if treatment had started just one...

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Scientists may have just challenged one of the biggest beliefs in the horse world… 🐴 For years, riders, breeders, and trainers have believed that younger horses have the biggest competitive advantage in show jumping. Young horse championships dominate the industry, breeding programs focus heavily on youth, and many horses are considered “past their prime” by their mid-teens. But a surprising new...

The UC Davis equestrian controversy has become one of the biggest stories in NCAA equestrian and collegiate horse sports. After UC Davis announced that its Division 1 equestrian team would transition from varsity to club status, lawsuits, Title IX debates, financial audits, and backlash from riders, alumni, parents, and supporters quickly followed. In this video, we break down the full UC Davis eq...

What is the WBFSH, and why does the World Breeding Federation for Sport Horses have so much influence over modern equestrian sport? In this video, we take a deep dive into the World Breeding Federation for Sport Horses (WBFSH), the international organization that connects elite sport horse studbooks with the FEI and helps shape the future of dressage, show jumping, and eventing. From Olympic blood...

The dressage breeding world is changing faster than ever before. According to new WBFSH data, sport horse foal registrations exploded after the COVID pandemic, reaching record-breaking numbers before suddenly beginning to decline again. But why did dressage breeding boom during a time of economic instability, rising costs, welfare controversy, and public criticism of equestrian sport? In this vide...

The Glock era in dressage is officially over. In 2026, Kathrin Glock confirmed that all Glock horses have been retired from sport—a decision that shocked the equestrian world. But why weren’t these elite horses sold or passed on to new riders? And what does this mean for dressage moving forward? In this video, we break down the full story behind the Glock Horse Performance Center, the legacy of ho...