Horse health being jeopardised by people feeding them without permission, study finds
Well-meaning passers-by are probably unaware of the risks that certain foods or grass cuttings can pose, the British Horse Society says.
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Abnormal behaviour during tacking‐up and mounting is common, study finds
“Owners need to be made aware that these behaviours are not normal and may be a manifestation of underlying problems.”
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Popular endurance figure Brian Sheahan dies at 69
Australian veterinarian and FEI Honorary Board Member was a popular figure in the international Endurance community.
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Equine charity Brooke USA receives Humanitarian Award
Brooke USA received the Equus Foundation’s Humanitarian Award at this month’s USEF Pegasus and Horse of the Year Awards.
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How horse hitching posts in China became cultural treasures
“Some of its original functions vanished, and the value changed from a practical implement to a standard of wealth, good taste and culture.”
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Free webinar to help equestrians ride their way to resilience
Darby Bonomi, PhD, is leading a free 4-week webinar series to help equestrians develop more resilience.
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“Long overdue” global veterinary medicine database being compiled
The list will contain basic medicines and vaccinations, selected for their relevance, efficacy and cost-effectiveness that should be available in every country to every veterinarian.
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Make-up of gut bacteria in Thoroughbreds affected by intense exercise, study finds
The research involved 17 healthy three-year-old Thoroughbred racehorses trained daily at Partynice Race Course in Poland.
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Equestrian Australia’s adjourned AGM ‘lapsed’
The ‘Special Business Notice of Motion’ that was tabled for the meeting sought to grant Equestrian Northern Territory the same voting rights as those held by other State Branches.
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Showjumper Kevin Babington to recent lifetime achievement award for equestrian work
Six leading equestrian figures to be honored at the second annual Horsepower Gala, hosted by the Robb report.
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£1m sought to save a slice of London’s equine history
Urban equestrian centre Park Lane Stables is fundraising to be able to stay in its historic London premises.
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Test developed for the universal detection of all influenza A viruses, including in horses
The test is said to offer an overall predicted detection rate of 99%, and has the potential to be a useful tool under the global One Health Initiative, which recognises that human and animal health are inextricably linked.
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Critically endangered Somali wild ass foals born in Chile
There are estimated to be fewer than 700 Somali wild asses in the wild.
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The delicate balancing act in providing food to starved horses explained
Providing too much food to a starved horse can have catastrophic consequences, writes equine nutritionist Clair Thunes.
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Challenges of prepubic tendon ruptures in pregnant mares described
Therapy will depend on the extent of the rupture, the ability to control the mare’s pain, and the stage of pregnancy.
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Changes at the top for equestrian federations
Horse Sport Ireland keeps Joe Reynolds in interim CEO role; Equestrian Canada’s president Meg Krueger moves to CEO role; and Equestrian Sport New Zealand’s chief executive Dana Kirkpatrick steps down.
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Good knowledge of horses a key contributor to welfare, study finds
Educational strategies may prove important in safeguarding recreational horse welfare, according to researchers.
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Meeting a horse’s basic needs often a balancing act
In the modern, domestic setting, providing an optimum balance is impossible, and compromises will always have to be made over horse care.
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FEI’s eventing risk management seminar livestreamed
Online Eventing Risk Management and National Safety Officer Seminar is being live-streamed this weekend.
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Major risk factors for Thoroughbred musculoskeletal injuries identified in study
Four factors significantly increase the odds of injury among Thoroughbred racehorses, Australian researchers found.
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