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Dianne McFarlane, a large animal internal medicine specialist with expertise in equine endocrine diseases, has been named chair of the University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine’s department of large animal clinical sciences.
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Legally blind equestrian Laura Kelmere has fulfilled an ambition to take part in an endurance ride, and is keen for more.
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Eros was diagnosed with patent urachus, along with omphalitis (infection of the umbilical stump) and septicemia (bacteria present in the blood).
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The Belgian, Dutch and Westfalian studbooks shared the honours at the 2021 edition of the FEI WBFSH Jumping World Breeding Championship for Young Horses at Lanaken in Belgium.
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X-rays showed a complete orbital fracture, and a CT scan revealed multiple fracture fragments causing the globe itself to be pushed inward.
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Yasmin Ingham and Banzai Du Loir head the CCI4*-L, and Ros Canter and Izilot DHI are leading the CCI4*-S.
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“This impressive collection shines a spotlight on the important advances that have been made to donkey medicine and welfare and helps us to identify the research gaps yet to be filled.”
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“Obesity is not the only sign, nor the hallmark of this condition, but is present in most cases.”
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“Now that we know which biological pathways cause the condition, we hope to design specific strategies to intervene.”
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A quick-thinking driver and a custom-built horse ambulance helped save the life of a filly who sustained a fractured tibia mid race.
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Researchers find that maximal eye temperature differs between breeds and sexes but not with age and size.
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“The horse’s foot, when the structures are in good condition, without a shoe is the best at accepting weight, absorbing concussion, dissipating the energy of impact, and allowing the horse to perform without any possible encumbrances on its feet.”
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The favourites prevailed in the final equestrian competition of the Tokyo 2020 Paralympics, and records were broken.
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Suspense and pure grit were on display as Great Britain claimed the Tokyo 2020 Para Dressage Team gold medal, continuing their seemingly unbreakable hold on the title which started in Atlanta 1996.
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After the first day of competition, several teams are in contention for medals at the Tokyo 2020 Paralympics, with Grades 4 and 5 still to ride.
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World’s top-ranked para-dressage rider Roxanne Trunnell takes out Grade 1 Individual gold, and Danish newcomer Tobias Thorning Jorgensen wins Grade 3 at Tokyo 2020.
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The first of the individual medals of the para equestrian events at Tokyo 2020 have been decided, with Britain’s Sir Lee Pearson winning his 12th gold medal.
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Long Rider Lucy Leaf reviews “Bandits and Bureaucrats”, Basha O’Reilly’s account of her horseback journey from Russia to England.
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A Canadian veterinarian is working on three research projects, each aiming to reduce mortality rates in critically ill horses.
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It is the turn of the para-equestrians at Tokyo 2020. Competition is expected to be fierce, with 77 riders from 26 countries vying for medals.
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