Benefits of horse-related therapy seen in boys with autism
Findings raise hopes that complementary and alternative methods of treatment help in complex and multifactorial conditions such as autism.
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Hall of Fame honour for star broodmare Sunbride
A third member of New Zealand thoroughbred breeding’s elite broodmare ranks will be honoured when Sunbride joins iconic producers Eulogy and Eight Carat in the New Zealand Racing Hall of Fame.
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Trainability of horses linked to good levels of oxytocin
Role of key hormones on horse temperament explored in study.
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Walking ability of teenagers with intellectual disabilities improved by riding – study
An eight-week therapeutic riding program had positive effects on the gait of the teenagers enrolled in the study in South Korea.
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Is your horse overeating? New forage calculator will tell you
New tool gives recommendations and advice on feeding horses on a weight controlled diet.
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Britain’s horse vets get serious on fat busting
New resources for horse vets aim to tackle the “ticking time bomb” of equine obesity in Britain.
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Biochemical parameters of riding school horses compared to their competitive cousins
“Little is known about the physical activity-dependent changes of blood parameters in horses used for pleasure and in riding schools.”
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Equestrian world unites to pay tribute to Prince Philip
“The Horse World Remembers – an Equestrian Tribute to the Duke of Edinburgh” is being coordinated by Royal Windsor Horse Show, of which Prince Philip was president for 30 years.
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Caution urged in thermal imaging’s role in assessing saddle fit
“The increase in thermal activity in the thoracic region found in the present study was as a function of exercise and not saddle fit.”
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FEI’s HorseApp upgraded for EHV-1 competition return protocols
New modules have been added to the FEI HorseApp to monitor key mandatory requirements in the Return To Competition measures that will allow for a safe resumption of international equestrian sport in mainland Europe.
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Ancient wolves shifted diet away from horses in successful survival strategy
It was possibly only the ability of gray wolves to adapt their diet to other species that enabled them to the survive beyond the last Ice Age.
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White thoroughbred filly speeds to latest Group One success
White thoroughbred filly Sodashi, a daughter of the famous “spotted wonder”, Buchiko, has taken out the first leg of Japan’s fillies’ triple crown.
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Eventing horses should be monitored for bit-related injuries, say researchers
“Since most mouth lesions are not evidenced as bleeding outside the mouth, the bit area should be monitored.”
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World endurance champs pushes through trying times to mark discipline’s “rebirth”
FEI World Endurance Championships to get under way in just over a month in Italy’s San Rossore area near Pisa.
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Competition-related horse businesses hit hardest by Covid-19 restrictions
“The long-term impacts of Covid-19 restrictions will ultimately depend on the shape of the general market’s recovery.”
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Novel rotavirus the likely culprit in outbreak of diarrhea in Kentucky foals
Jump in diarrhea cases was noted in the first few months of the year, which makes up the bulk of the busy foaling season in Central Kentucky.
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FEI approves new bylaws for post-EHV outbreak competition
Return to competition bylaws for equestrian sport in 37 countries following the European Equine Herpes Virus (EHV-1) outbreak come into force on Monday, April 12.
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Free webinar: Experts discuss the future of equine sports medicine
In “The Future of Equine Sports Medicine”, Tim Ober, Mark Revenaugh and Philippe Benoit will share their vision to improve current methods of evaluation, management and treatment of equine athletes and best-practice guidelines.
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Prince Philip: A great ambassador of horse sport
Prince Philip was born in the same year the FEI was founded. He led the organisation from 1964 to 1986, when he handed the reins to his daughter, Princess Anne.
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Anxiety felt by some riders using the road highlighted by researchers
British study highlights the frequency of injuries and near‐misses, as well as the extreme anxiety felt by equestrians on the road.
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