“Grassroots” support as horse pasture seed sells for spinal cord research
$31,200 raised last year from sales of the Agriseeds-CatWalk Trust Specialist Horse Pasture Mix.
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Beaten and abused, but a happy home at last for an old bay mare
Police step in to save injured and thin old mare from being beaten.
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Welfare impact of our lives with horses scrutinized in study
Owners and professionals interact with horses in many different ways, but to what degree do these various interventions affect welfare?
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Online course helps combat killer colic in horses
“By the end of the third week, we realized how little we actually knew and are now implementing many new methods to lessen the chances of colic happening.”
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Four adverse drug findings in horses announced, three of them in endurance
A case involving alleged evasion of sample collection is also listed on the FEI website.
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Two-year suspension for failed drug test in Italian showjumping horse
One of two substances detected was stanozolol, an anabolic steroid.
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British Horse Council formed as unified voice on equine issues
The British Horse Industry Confederation and the Equine Sector Council have merged to form a single entity.
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Moissanite undergoes rare procedure to correct atrial fibrillation in a horse
Happy owner Katlynn Cross says Moissanite will return to his jumping career soon.
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Brooke named official charity for 2018 World Equestrian Games
Brooke will host themed activities to raise funds for working horses, donkeys and mules around the world.
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Sports court backs FEI’s use of two-month provisional horse suspensions
Court of Arbitration for Sport rules in favour of the FEI in appeal by two dressage riders.
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Greater transport stress in horses linked to higher risk of developing lung disease
Behavioural observations may identify horses at increased risk of transport-linked respiratory disease, researchers suggest.
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“Sad day” as Thunder Gulch succumbs to old age
Thunder Gulch was the star of the 1995 Triple Crown races when he won the G1 Kentucky Derby, G1 Belmont Stakes and was third in the G1 Preakness Stakes.
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Massive US spending bill contains good news for wild horses
The threat of wild horses being sold “without limitation” recedes, and there is no opportunity for slaughter plants to reopen on US soil.
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Free worming advice offered to British horse owners
Consultations will cover the age range and health status of each horse and take into account the way they are kept, pasture maintenance and the relative risks of parasite infection.
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Class-action lawsuit against company that produces the Hendra horse vaccine
Law firm is taking the class action on a “no win, no fee” basis.
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#MyHackathon: Just going for a ride can help horses around the world
With a fundraising target of £100 each rider will be helping a horse like theirs with every 4.5 miles they hack.
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Risk factors for racehorse fatalities identified in British study
Firmer going and increasing race distance among the factors found to increase the chances of death.
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Gender pay gap at British Racing Authority found to be 16 percent
“We want to see a better balance between men and women in senior roles,” says chief executive.
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Heartwarming pictures: Sanctuary’s donkeys take snow in their stride
Super-cute pictures as rescued donkeys frolic in the snow.
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Figures reveal modest increase in fatality rate among American Thoroughbreds
“Although fatality rates increased this year from last year, the increase in rates is not statistically significant.”
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