Reading subtle and not-so-subtle signs crucial to horse-human relationships
“It is clear that humans become very attached to their horses, however, it is not as clear if horses are equally attached to their human.”
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New Zealand to have its first taste of synthetic track horse racing
Cambridge has been holding trackwork, trials and jumpouts on its new synthetic Polytrack surface since October, but Wednesday will be its first official race day.
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Free course on the business of horse operations
Those who are contemplating opening a horse business for lessons, boarding or training will benefit from the information provided in the Equine Business 101 course including risk management, value propositions and creating a business plan.
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Britain’s new animal welfare strategy a chance to get it right for horses, says charity
World Horse Welfare is delighted that it will now be enshrined in British law that animals are sentient beings.
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$US300K prize pool for Maryland 5-star horse trials
The Maryland 5 Star at Fair Hill in October is one of only two CCI5*-L events in the United States, and one of seven worldwide.
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Horse wellbeing trumped human care as Britain’s livery yards weathered the pandemic – study
Owners and managers prioritised equine wellbeing by limiting change to equine routines and management wherever possible.
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Top of the world! Irish showjumpers bring home the bacon
The Irish Sport Horse Studbook is the highest-earning studbook in showjumping so far this year, with average winnings of €3000 per horse.
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Free mags: Latest issue of Chronicle of the Horse, Untacked
Free access is being offered to the May 3 and 10 issue of “The Chronicle of the Horse” and the summer issue of equestrian lifestyle magazine “Untacked”.
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Spooking horses: Study highlights why riders should always be alert
“Even subtle changes to a familiar object can cause horses to react again,” researchers warn.
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Better biosecurity coordination could reduce equine flu outbreaks in South America – review
“This review highlights the importance of disease surveillance and reinforces the need to harmonize quarantine and biosecurity protocols.”
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Pandemic highlights life-saving role of working donkeys
“We stand in awe of the many human lives these equine companions have saved.”
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Prehistoric horses and bison had similar diets, research shows
Tooth wear offers clues to how a diversity of Ice Age mammals co-existed in Alaska.
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Asthma and obesity in horses: Is there a link?
“Knowing more about potentially significant associations between such important conditions has implications for tailoring prevention and treatment methods to individual animals.”
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Acidic ionized water may be useful in cleaning horse wounds, researchers suggest
The results of work in the laboratory are promising, and warrant more work to investigate its potential for wound care.
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Overturning of slaughter ban a “massive blow” for Kenya’s donkeys
Equine charities are dismayed over a Kenyan court’s decision to quash a donkey slaughter ban.
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Fears that working horses and donkeys will pay a price for Covid-19 pandemic
“Animal welfare is facing considerable collateral damage from the pandemic.”
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How do the world’s elite riders relate to their horses?
Researchers interviewed 36 international elite equestrian athletes from six disciplines about their relationships with horses.
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NZ releases new rules over surgical procedures on animals
The equine updates to the Animal Welfare Act 1999 include regulations on castration, dentistry, equine reproductive procedures including Caslicks, and freeze and hot branding.
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Research to help horses beat the heat of Tokyo Olympics
The Equine Veterinary Journal is giving free access to “The Special Collection: Preparing for Tokyo Olympics”, which contains 11 papers on managing equine athletes in hot and humid conditions.
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Royal presentation for horse world’s special Covid-19 award winner
BETA’s Claire Williams, winner of this year’s National Equine Forum (NEF) Special Covid-19 Sir Colin Spedding Award 2021, has been formally presented with the Award by NEF President Princess Anne.
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