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Thoroughbreds had significantly higher behavioral scores than other horse breeds in an experiment.

“Merrylegs: The Movie”, for release in 2023, is based on the famous characters drawn by British countryside artist Norman Thelwell.

“The Real War Horse” will explore the equine contribution to the Great War, and look at the roles that donkeys, mules and horses played in the conflict and why, along with where they came from, and how they are remembered today.

Besnoitiosis in equids could be almost as widespread as bovine besnoitiosis in Europe, researchers say.

“Whilst the use of horses in sport continues to be accepted by the majority of the public, that social license is increasingly tenuous.”

Study raises concerns about the reliability in clinical practice of assessing back mobility in horses on a straight line in walk and trot.

Globally, an estimated 200 million working animals – including horses, donkeys, mules, camels and elephants – play a vital role in the world’s poorest communities.

Only 250 of the 99.99% pure gold 1oz coins have been minted and they are expected to sell out fast.

A Przewalski’s horse foal and a Hartmann’s Mountain Zebra colt have been born at Marwell Zoo in recent weeks.