British racing continues to feel the bite of Covid-19 restrictions
“Without the millions of people who normally enjoy a day at the races, many people’s jobs are at serious risk.”
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US thoroughbred racing loses long-time supporter Jim Brady
James C. Brady helped plan the transformative development of the Meadowlands Sports Complex, including Giants Stadium and the Meadowlands Racetrack.
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FEI’s Sabrina Ibáñez to head IOC’s diversity and gender equality group
FEI secretary-general Sabrina Ibáñez: “We have seen that International Federations with gender equality on their boards have a 70% higher success rate overall.”
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Saddle Research conference open for global attendees
Delegates can attend the “Welfare and Performance of the Ridden Horse: The Future” conference, either in person in Nottingham, or via live streaming.
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Free webinar, Q&A on senior horse care
“For the Love of the Senior Horse” features advice from equine bodyworker, Krietta “Creepy” Phillips, and trainers Sallie Spenard and Maddie Piplico.
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In it for the long haul: Life-long care provided by Mare and Foal Sanctuary
For each foal rescued or born at the Mare and Foal Sanctuary, staff need to be around for the next 30 years or more to provide them with the expert care and training they need, as well as a safe home for life.
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Donkeys in Israel were tested for two troubling parasites: High levels of exposure were found
Researchers provide the first report of the exposure of donkeys to Toxoplasma gondii and Neospora species in Israel.
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Free clinic treats hundreds of working equines in Jordan
Supported by animal advocacy group Peta, the clinic is the only facility offering free emergency medical treatment to injured and abused donkeys, horses, and other animals in Petra, Jordan.
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Exposure of New Zealand Thoroughbreds to Leptospira common, study findings suggest
“Given the level of exposure found, horses may play a role in the epidemiology of leptospirosis in New Zealand.”
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Reborn equine therapy group aims to “change lives”
“You do not grow if you do not change. The demand for our services is enormous and we have responded to this by developing new programmes and opportunities for our community.”
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Doping moratorium by equestrian, racing bodies over molasses contamination
British Equestrian Federation introduces a 14-day moratorium over positive doping tests for Zilpaterol: “This is a situation where reason and logic are required.”
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Thickening of arterial walls in the lungs of badly asthmatic horses seen in study
Similar remodeling is also seen in the pulmonary arteries of humans with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
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International equine charity outlines bold new strategy to help horses
World Horse Welfare’s vision for Strategy 2020-2024 is a world where every horse is treated with respect, compassion and understanding.
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Dressage, jumping Europeans back on horse sport calendar next year
European Champs for dressage and jumping will go ahead next year, after several federations urged a review.
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Weekend reading: Publishers offer free equine magazines
Latest issues of “Appaloosa Journal” and “The Chronicle of the Horse” available to view.
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Study shows benefit of hoof casts with heel wedges for horses with acute laminitis
Study involved eight horses with acute laminitis. They were treated medically as well as with the application of a hoof cast with a heel wedge.
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Free on-demand horse behaviour course on offer for youngsters
Equine Guelph is setting up a free virtual classroom for youth where they will be able to take a Horse Behaviour & Safety course on demand until February 2021.
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Eventer Jock Paget takes on new NZ equestrian leadership role
Olympic eventer takes on new role as leader of Equestrian High Performance for New Zealand.
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It’s soft and it folds. Remarkably, it’s a safety helmet
Could the technology in this innovative cycle helmet find its way into riding helmets?
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Diet and the insulin response in metabolic horses under scrutiny
A study is under way at the University of Kentucky on the relationship of diet to Equine Metabolic Syndrome, and another has just been completed equine immune function and PPID.
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