Pasture, companionship seen as recipe for well-being by horse owners
It is clear that horse owners value their horses being kept at pasture and having company, even if that company is over a fence.
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Year: 2018
Foals at risk as roundworm resistance to common wormer revealed
Researchers say fenbendazole should be the first choice for treatment of Parascaris infection, with treatment suggested at two and five months of age.
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Black Beauty’s message still strong after 150 years
New specially illustrated edition tells the classic story of a horse at the mercy of human benevolence.
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Horse remains unearthed in stables on the outskirts of Pompeii
Stables were attached to a villa probably owned by a high-ranking Roman military officer.
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Thumbs down from researchers for straw bedding and dry hay for sport horses
Study in Belgium involved more than 700 active horses.
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FEI Board moves swiftly to close loophole over catastrophic injuries in Endurance
New rules change for the discipline will take effect from February 1.
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Geochemical analysis of fossils shows Florida’s ancient horses were homebodies
Teeth analysis suggests they had no need for migrations, with everything available for them in the southern American state.
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Green prescription: Exercise crucial in dieting horses
Importantly, the group that received exercise as well as being on a diet improved their insulin sensitivity.
Read moreKidney failure claims life of leading eventing sire Ramiro B
Former showjumping stallion has consistently been one of the most popular eventing sires in the world.
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Treatment proves effective in clearing sand from the colon of horses
Researchers in Finland use a combination of psyllium and Epsom salts.
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Foot perfect: Farriers and vets get together for the good of the horse
New “Equine Soundness Professionals” organization will serve farriers and veterinarians working on equine podiatry cases.
Read moreGPS tracking of racing horses on the horizon
Several racetracks have taken part in tests to collect workout data using GPS technology.
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Bacterial infections in foals behind some joint issues – study
Standardbred foals that suffer bacterial infections when young are at least twice as likely to suffer such problems.
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Passing of leading US vet, endurance rider and editor Matthew Mackay-Smith
Matthew Mackay-Smith pioneered several procedures, including the now universally-used “tie back” procedure for the common equine respiratory disorder laryngeal hemiplegia.
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$8.5m wild horse plan to create “legacy of wildness”
Ambitious fundraising project aims to raise $8.5 million for wild horse preserve in Idaho.
Read moreArchived digital footage proves valuable in rider safety research
Footage is being used to digitally re-construct the speed, velocity and impact of falls in detail as part of work to improve rider safety.
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Long Rider Jing Li cements his place in equestrian history
Jing Li had completed another remarkable ride, with plans to undertake an even more ambitious journey.
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Don’t get your dander up: Fresh insights into horse allergies
Some horses might be classified as either high or low allergen producers, the researchers concluded.
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Report on six fatalities at British jumps racing festival makes 17 recommendations
British Horseracing Authority will implement recommendations by no later than February next year.
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This jolly jape has to end, FEI; let’s get it right
Let’s have a chat about the meaning and use of the word “equestrian”.
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