On Horse Origins and a Plea for Genetic Diversity

‘The first horse genome reference sequence was released in 2009. A decade later, the horse represents the domestic animal with the largest number of ancient genomes sequenced. This resource has not only already helped rewrite important parts of the complex population history underlying horse domestication, but also opened many areas for future research.‘ This quote […]

The Ideal Spanish Mustang is a Square Horse

I have written a series of explanations and acclamations about the wondrous Square Horse. Now I want to make it clear that my image of a healthy population of Colonial Spanish horses and breeders is something like a trampoline. If there is full circle with enough people holding their opinions and enough horses strongly enough, […]

Lies, Damn Lies, Statistics, and Horse Slaughter…

“It’s discouraging to think how many people are shocked by honesty and how few by deceit.” – Noël Coward The latest twist on the horse slaughter issue is the kill-pen rescue syndrome. Horse meat brokers have learned how to capitalize on well meaning rescuers. They are selling auction horses to private buyers for far more […]