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Young racehorses early in their careers are at increased risk of sudden cardiac death and are more likely to die during training.
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Risk factors for sudden cardiac death in Thoroughbred horses identified

May 19, 2022 Horsetalk.co.nz 0 Comments

Young racehorses early in their careers are at increased risk of sudden cardiac death and are more likely to die during training.

The short film Innocent Lives follows the story of a young Ethiopian girl whose working donkey is stolen in the night by skin traders.
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Horrific milestone for donkeys as world’s most trafficked animal

May 19, 2022May 19, 2022 Horsetalk.co.nz 0 Comments
The Isola della Scala endurance track will become a horse riding trail after the FEI World Championships in October.
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Eco-friendly event promised for Italy’s endurance world champs

May 19, 2022 Horsetalk.co.nz 0 Comments
The death of two of the US Army's Caisson horses who carry soldiers to their final resting place at the Arlington National Cemetery has prompted an equine charity to look into establishing a fund to help with the ongoing care of the horses.
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US army works to improve welfare of “Caisson horses” after two deaths

May 18, 2022May 18, 2022 Horsetalk.co.nz 0 Comments
Professor Paul Lunn is the new Chair of Trustees at The Donkey Sanctuary.
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Vet school dean to head board at equine charity

May 18, 2022 Horsetalk.co.nz 0 Comments

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Six in 10 horse riders in Britain who took part in research reported signs of depression following a fall, it has been revealed.
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Signs of depression common in horse riders following a fall, findings suggest

May 18, 2022May 19, 2022 Horsetalk.co.nz 0 Comments

“Their willingness to share has enabled us to uncover a serious issue facing the equestrian industry today,” says researcher.

Pure white mare Sodashi wins her third Group One race in Japan, and earns a Breeders' Cup start in the US.
Breeding News 

White hot: Coloured racehorse takes out third big race

May 17, 2022May 19, 2022 Horsetalk.co.nz 0 Comments
Tegan Vincent-Cooke: "I shout loud about the sunshine this sport can bring!"
Features News 

Black rider laments horse sport’s lack of diversity

May 17, 2022May 19, 2022 Horsetalk.co.nz 0 Comments
Inadvertent incorporation of molasses containing zilpaterol into horse feed has apparently been the driving factor, according to a review team.
Care & Training News 

Researchers delve into clusters of zilpaterol detection in racehorses

May 17, 2022May 19, 2022 Horsetalk.co.nz 0 Comments
From laminitis, to underweight, to packing on the pounds: Mrs Potts' weight is finally under control.
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Tubby Mrs Potts trims down thanks to new feed regime

May 17, 2022May 19, 2022 Horsetalk.co.nz 0 Comments

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The Mare and Foal Sanctuary is at the forefront of finding new ways of tackling high worm burdens in horses and ponies.
Education & Entertainment 

Webinar to explore race to head off dewormer resistance in horses

May 17, 2022 Horsetalk.co.nz 0 Comments

“There is much more to learn about how we as an equine community can work together to keep our horses and ponies safe.”

In the sequel to the Trauma-Focused Equine Assisted Services Fireside Chat, EAS practitioners Molly DePrekel and Dr Nancy Coyne will discuss incorporating trauma-informed care and working with equines.
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Webinar to explore mental health trauma and working with horses

May 14, 2022May 14, 2022 Horsetalk.co.nz 0 Comments
Equine Gastric Ulcer Syndrome (EGUS) specialist Ben Sykes will discuss the prevention of ulcers in horses, using appropriate management changes or medical treatment.
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Webinar: Gastric ulcer prevention in horses

May 13, 2022May 13, 2022 Horsetalk.co.nz 0 Comments
The forum "Welfare and Performance of the Ridden Horse - How can we protect our social licence to operate in equestrianism?" is being run in August as a pilot in preparation for a wider series.
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Social licence forum a “game changer” for equestrian industry

May 11, 2022May 11, 2022 Horsetalk.co.nz 0 Comments
Why do some overweight horses get metabolic syndrome and others don't? Dr Molly McCue will explore the topic in a free TEDxMileHigh talk.
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TED talk: Preventing metabolic syndrome in obese horses

April 30, 2022April 30, 2022 Horsetalk.co.nz 0 Comments

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No red ribbons for the monarch, but her ridden horses notch up several placings.
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Queen’s horses in the money on third day of Royal Windsor Horse Show

May 15, 2022May 17, 2022 Horsetalk.co.nz 0 Comments

No red ribbons for the monarch, but her ridden horses notch up several placings.

Queen Elizabeth II was on hand to watch her home-bred Highland mare Balmoral Leia win the Mountain and Moorland Supreme In Hand Championship.
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Queen’s pony wins Royal Windsor Horse Show championship

May 14, 2022May 17, 2022 Horsetalk.co.nz 0 Comments
Trevor Breen and Chankar Mail cleared 2.15m to share victory in the puissance at the Royal Windsor Horse Show.
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Queen wins two classes on first day of Royal Windsor Horse Show

May 13, 2022May 16, 2022 Horsetalk.co.nz 0 Comments
Instead of just looking for where we can do it "less bad" environmentally, we look for where we can do “more good”.
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Major horse show adopts “think green” message to lead sustainability efforts

May 12, 2022May 14, 2022 Horsetalk.co.nz 0 Comments
Don Hobson is still working at the coalface at the age of 89. He's pictured shoeing a horse last month.
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A true horseman: Farrier still going strong in his 90th year

May 11, 2022May 13, 2022 Horsetalk.co.nz 0 Comments

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The Quarter horse in California mounted an immune response to the virus, but showed no signs of illness.
Health News 

Potential Covid-19 spillover from a woman to her horse described in study

May 15, 2022May 17, 2022 Horsetalk.co.nz 0 Comments

The Quarter horse in California mounted an immune response to the virus, but showed no signs of illness.

Many conformation defects can be corrected surgically if necessary, but others will be self-correct with natural growth: “Most horses aren’t perfect, but most horses that are successful have reasonable conformation.”
Health News 

Vets give insight into racehorse soundness and care

May 15, 2022May 18, 2022 Horsetalk.co.nz 0 Comments
Study team explored sampling options to identify a reliable and logistically more feasible protocol during a large equine herpesvirus-1 outbreak.
Health News 

Less invasive muzzle swabs effective at identifying EHV-1 cases in horses – study

May 14, 2022May 16, 2022 Horsetalk.co.nz 0 Comments
The equine hepacivirus infects donkeys and horses in a similar way, a German study finds.
Health News 

Donkeys appear to be a natural host for liver virus, researchers report

May 11, 2022May 13, 2022 Horsetalk.co.nz 0 Comments
Resistin is an adipokine - one of a range of cell-signalling molecules related to adipose tissue (body fat).
Health News 

Resistin levels in horses linked to inflammation, not insulin problems

May 10, 2022May 12, 2022 Horsetalk.co.nz 0 Comments

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Thermal-sensing microchips may help to detect the early stages of exertional heat illness in horses.
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Thermal-sensing microchips show potential for monitoring horses after exercise

May 16, 2022May 19, 2022 Horsetalk.co.nz 0 Comments

The microchips may help to detect the early stages of exertional heat illness in horses.

Researchers draw parallels with the climate change debate and even the "tobacco industry debacle".
Care & Training News 

Money, or a discipline’s popularity, should not override science on horse welfare – review

May 6, 2022May 8, 2022 Horsetalk.co.nz 0 Comments
Protein changes in saliva can even distinguish between the two forms of gastric ulcer disease, researchers found.
Care & Training News 

Study points way to saliva test for diagnosing gastric ulcers in horses

May 3, 2022May 8, 2022 Horsetalk.co.nz 0 Comments
The emotional skills of horses may be part of how we achieve sporting greatness together, but it also emphasises the need to take care of their psychological wellbeing.
Care & Training News 

Elite performance horses: Why they’re supreme athletes – and how to train them ethically

April 30, 2022May 2, 2022 Heather Cameron-Whytock 0 Comments
Ponies in German study demonstrated a clear preference for water containing 0.5%NaCl, but consistently avoided concentrations above 0.75%.
Care & Training News 

Water for my horses: A little salt is OK by ponies

April 30, 2022May 2, 2022 Mark Andrews 0 Comments

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A human vaccine for eastern equine encephalitis virus (EEEV), western equine encephalitis virus (WEEV), and Venezuelan equine encephalitis virus (VEEV) has been found to be safe, well-tolerated and induced a neutralizing antibody response in volunteers, researchers report.
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Human vaccine for dangerous mosquito-borne viruses shows promise in clinical trial

May 13, 2022May 15, 2022 Horsetalk.co.nz 0 Comments

Phase 1 clinical trial results suggest the candidate vaccine is safe, well tolerated, and induces an immune response.

Researchers found that those hospitalized for a major traumatic brain injury may have a higher risk of developing dementia when compared to people who did not have a brain injury.
News Research 

Minor traumatic brain injuries do not increase dementia risk, findings suggest

May 13, 2022May 15, 2022 Horsetalk.co.nz 0 Comments
New study clarifies the role of specific immune cells in the brain that contribute to chronic inflammation.
News Research 

‘Resetting’ an injured brain offers clues to potential concussion treatments

May 5, 2022May 8, 2022 Horsetalk.co.nz 0 Comments
Study raises questions about a common concussion assessment tool.
News Research 

Diagnosing sports-related concussions may be harder than previously thought

April 20, 2022April 22, 2022 Horsetalk.co.nz 0 Comments
Researchers in Sweden have found a link between damage to the vestibular nerve and lingering concussion-like problems.
News Research 

Lingering concussion symptoms likely related to nerve damage, say researchers

April 19, 2022April 20, 2022 Horsetalk.co.nz 0 Comments

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Horses and Gers near Khoton (Syrgal) Lake near the Altai Mountains of Mongolia. Image credit: Noost Bayarkhuu
Culture News 

Dramatic social changes in ancient Mongolia linked to arrivals of herds and horses

May 13, 2022May 14, 2022 Horsetalk.co.nz 0 Comments

New study provides support for connections between livestock dairying and the rise of social complexity on the eastern steppe.

Researchers checked for dairy-related proteins in the dental calculus of humans who once lived in the Altai region.
Culture News 

Horse dairying in important Asian region dates back more than 3350 years – study

May 12, 2022May 13, 2022 Horsetalk.co.nz 0 Comments
Ancient DNA is providing some important answers around the question of horse domestication.
Culture News 

The tale of the domesticated horse

May 7, 2022May 10, 2022 Amber Dance 0 Comments
Detail of a 16th/17th century horse blanket from Turkey. A longtime rider and competitor, Judy Freedman assembled her equestrian textiles collection over 30 years: “Altogether, the collection shows the breadth of diversity in the use and admiration for the horse.”
Culture News 

Gift of equestrian items underscores equine role in cultural history

May 2, 2022May 8, 2022 Horsetalk.co.nz 0 Comments
The image shows ambient light levels and the position of replica plaquettes in relation to the fire. Photo Needham et al., 2022, PLOS ONE, https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0266146 CC-BY 4.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Culture News 

Animated horses 16,000 years ago? Rock art may have come to life under firelight

April 26, 2022April 28, 2022 Horsetalk.co.nz 0 Comments

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Why is diarrhea life-threatening in some foals, while others recover with no issues? Research into the biomarkers that denote health could be the key.
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Microbiome’s role in foal gut health under spotlight

May 8, 2022May 10, 2022 Horsetalk.co.nz 0 Comments

Why is diarrhea life-threatening in some foals, while others recover with no issues? Research into the biomarkers that denote health could be the key.

The test not only identifies the presence Rhodococcus equi, but key elements of its resistance profile.
Breeding News 

New test could be a life-saver for foals developing pneumonia

May 4, 2022May 8, 2022 Horsetalk.co.nz 0 Comments
A long-time equine researcher looks at the evolution of reproduction technology and how old samples are helping scientists today.
Breeding News 

Horse breeding expert explains the unique equine embryo

May 2, 2022May 8, 2022 Jackie Bellamy-Zions 0 Comments
Donkey-zebra hybrid Zyla was born at the Veterinary Health Center at Kansas State University
Breeding News 

“She has stripes!” Super-cute foal a rare arrival

April 29, 2022May 2, 2022 Horsetalk.co.nz 0 Comments
Researchers look into the effect of blue light treatment on gestation length and pregnancy outcome in horses.
Breeding News 

Smaller foals, shorter gestation noted after blue-light therapy

April 28, 2022April 30, 2022 Mark Andrews 0 Comments

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