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The trouble with the arabian horse community
The Arabian horse community is in trouble. If we don't make some drastic changes soon, we will continue to see the number of members and registrations plummet.

The horseshoes of Oakham Castle
For centuries, kings and queens, princes and princesses, and the peers of the realm readily paid out a toll in the form of a horseshoe to the lord of Oakham Manor when they travelled to the market-town in Rutland county.

Where does a horse owner's liability lie?
What if your horse escapes and causes damage? What if someone's dog or a speeding driver spooks your mount when out for a ride? Solicitor Kieran Heenan, of Cordner Hill Law in Christchurch, explores some of the liability issues around horse ownership.

The economic reality of scarce and toxic horses
I was not surprised that Dr Tom Lenz, past president of the American Association of Equine Practitioners, readily credited the organisation for coining the phrase "Unwanted Horse" in his article "The Unwanted Horse in the United States".


The Unwanted Horse in the United States - international implications
Horses in the United States no longer wanted have been sold or discarded by their owners throughout history, but it is only in the last few years this subset of the horse population has been designated "unwanted".

Why did horses die out in North America?
What drove horses to extinction in the Americas? Did humans have a hand in their demise, or did climatic changes and altering vegetation trigger it?

The drugs vote that rained on the FEI's parade
A grey winter gloom descended over Copenhagen as delegates from member nations of the FEI began arriving in November for its annual General Assembly.

Rebirth of a champion
His brief life was one of heroic deeds, drama, and ultimately, tragedy. New Zealand is at last truly honouring the memory of Phar Lap.

Don't get scammed on internet horse deals!
The world is full of online horse rustlers, determined to get you to part company with your hard-earned cash.


 

 

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General

The trouble with the arabian horse community
The drugs vote that rained on the FEI's parade
Christmas Crisis in the Pony Division
The year horses saved Christmas - a Christmas story
Sidesaddles and suffragettes - the fight to ride and vote
Nineteen really interesting things about horses
Horses show ability in search and rescue role
Kiwi hunts out the best of Aachen at WEG
On safari in Botswana
A riding adventure through American cavalry history
The Byerley Turk - book extract
The Horse of my Dreams
Who needs a horse when you've got an elephant?
Bitless, Treeless and Barefoot
Saddled with a big responsibility
The vet-patient relationship
Pony club approval for Parelli methods
Cathy's story: life with an orphan foal

 
Horse floats, trailers and trucks

Fifth wheel trailer hitches for heavy duty towing
The inside scoop on gooseneck trailer hitches
The real cost of running a horse truck
Beware of overpaying for road miles

Safety related articles are here

 

Breed Focus

Life tough for the Newfoundland Pony
The Icelandic horse in New Zealand
Secrets of white colouring in horses revealed
Hope for rare horse breeds
Four new additions to family of "gentle giants"
2005 NZ National Arabian Show
NZ's wild Kaimanawa horses
Kaimanawa Wild Horses -photo essay
2002 Crabbet Convention
The true name of the "Caballo Espanol" - Spanish Horses
Life in Abu Dhabi - Arabian Central
Guardians of the Breed
East Coast Champs preview
WAHO conference goes Down Under
Arabian nationals a big success
Report from the 1999 NSW State Arabian Titles
Espano Estopa
Obituary - Dynamit
New book tells war mare's story
A haven for mistreated donkeys

 

 
Competition / Sports

Chariots of Desire
What's it all about? Why do horse shows matter?
NZ Mounted Games team tour to Canada
2002 UAE Endurance season kicks off
2001 Shahzada Preview
An endurance adventure
Ten Easy Steps for Organising a NITE Team
South Island Endurance Champs wrap
2nd Al Wathba Cup Endurance Ride
Tom Quilty 2000 results
South Island Polo Classic Final
Endurance - in the desert
1999 Tom Quilty Gold Cup
Triple Crown Preview

DIGEST
Ultimate guide to horse covers
What should you look for in a good winter cover? Here's the ultimate guide that tells you all you need to know but were afraid to ask.
Controlling rats and mice
Rodent problems have plagued mankind for an eternity. Here are some top tips to keep your place free of rats and mice.

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