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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 5 Views 0 Comments

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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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 4 Views 0 Comments

Ending the donkey skin trade has been made even more difficult in recent years as the practice has moved online.

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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 8 Views 0 Comments

A legacy of the 2022 FEI Endurance World Championships in Verona, Italy, will be the transformation of the competition track into a horse riding trail in sync with the area’s eco-tourism values.

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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 8 Views 0 Comments

US Army is “in the process of assessing a variety of options to improve the living conditions for our horses”, but is unable to accept donations.

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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 10 Views 0 Comments

University of Liverpool’s Dean of the School of Veterinary Science Professor Paul Lunn is the new Chair of Trustees for The Donkey Sanctuary.

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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.
Latest News Research 

Signs of depression common in horse riders following a fall, findings suggest

May 18, 2022May 19, 2022 Horsetalk.co.nz 7 Views 0 Comments Rider safety

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

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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 13 Views 0 Comments Coloured horses

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

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Tegan Vincent-Cooke: "I shout loud about the sunshine this sport can bring!"
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Black rider laments horse sport’s lack of diversity

May 17, 2022May 19, 2022 Horsetalk.co.nz 18 Views 0 Comments

“Whether I win or not, I’m a face that is a role model for people of colour.”

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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 18 Views 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.”

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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 19 Views 0 Comments

Inadvertent incorporation of molasses containing zilpaterol into horse feed has apparently been the driving factor, according to a review team.

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From laminitis, to underweight, to packing on the pounds: Mrs Potts' weight is finally under control.
News 

Tubby Mrs Potts trims down thanks to new feed regime

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

“Many people are surprised to learn that overweight horses benefit from carefully prepared balancers to ensure they get all the dietary support they need, whilst keeping the calories down.”

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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 20 Views 0 Comments

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

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Well done: Daniel Bluman and Elektric Blue P finished third in the 5* Rolex showjumping Grand Prix at the Royal Windsor Horse Show, winning €75,000.
News 

Queen’s horse pipped at the post on final day of Windsor

May 16, 2022May 19, 2022 Horsetalk.co.nz 15 Views 0 Comments

The Queen’s home-bred five-year-old Fools Paradise, rated “a star in the making” by his rider, second in his class at the Royal Windsor Horse Show.

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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 21 Views 0 Comments

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

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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 17 Views 0 Comments

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

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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 25 Views 0 Comments

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.”

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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 32 Views 0 Comments

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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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 17 Views 0 Comments Biosecurity

Study team explored sampling options to identify a reliable and logistically more feasible protocol during a large equine herpesvirus-1 outbreak.

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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.
Education & Entertainment 

Webinar to explore mental health trauma and working with horses

May 14, 2022May 14, 2022 Horsetalk.co.nz 25 Views 0 Comments

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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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 39 Views 0 Comments

Queen Elizabeth II’s pinto Sunbeam won his class and was reserve champion, and Daydream III won the Flat Ridden Sport Horse class on the first day of competition at Windsor.

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