Brooke adds Jessica Mendoza to its Ambassador roster
Last year Mendoza was the youngest British rider in 40 years to join the Team GB Olympic squad.
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Mass slaughter of wild horses a dreadful idea, says HSUS boss
Wayne Pacelle attacks proposals that could see mustangs enter the slaughter pipeline.
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Horse-riding therapy may boost recovery after stroke, study findings suggest
More than half the study participants who undertook horse-riding therapy felt they had improved in key areas.
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When horses ruled: How equines shaped today’s world
Nostalgic images of UK cities show our streets filled with horses and highlight the stark contrast between the past and modern day.
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Eventer, jumper pool resources in new German venture
Dirk Schrade and Christian Hess have taken over a large equestrian centre in northern Germany.
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Initiative likely to generate $A1 million a year for Australian Thoroughbred breeding research
Levy scheme will ensure an ongoing funding source for research projects.
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A little help from friends: Horse health and castration clinics reach many equines
Some 598 horses and ponies have attended health and welfare clinics, and 302 have been castrated in the series of clinics.
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Cross-country fall claims life of second horse at Bromont Horse Trials
Dempsey loses battle for life after surgery to repair a leg fracture after a cross-country accident.
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Ragged showjumping round nets rider provisional three-month ban
Austrian Federation acts quickly to sanction rider after social media storm over jumping round.
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Advocates accuse feds of pushing wild horses toward extinction
“It is undeniable the BLM . . . is quietly and intentionally enabling extinction of wild equine herds.”
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Black day as cross-country mishaps claim two horses
Jaeda and All Aboard each sustain fatal injuries during the cross-country events, at Bromont and Tennessee.
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Rising Irish band sings a rendition of “My Lovely Horse”
Their video on Facebook is going viral.
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Rising sun, rising star: Bramham winner holds Japan’s hopes for Tokyo 2020
Yoshiaki Oiwaf the first Japanese rider to win a CCI outside Japan,after taking out the three-star senior class at Bramham.
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New world-wide Holsteiner horse studbook established
Holstein Global allows non holsteiner mares and stallions to be registered, with conditions.
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American Quarter Horse Association revisits proposed Lasix ban in show horses
Current rule change will be held for review, pending the outcome of work by its welfare commission.
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Europe’s racing bosses back more out-of-competition testing for drugs
European and Mediterranean Horseracing Federation also voices concern over Brexit’s impact on thoroughbred movements.
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New Olympic equestrian formats get the IOC’s nod for Tokyo 2020
International Olympic Committee also confirms inclusion of horse sport in 2024 Games.
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Larger than life: Legend of Man o’ War celebrated
Man o’ War Celebration marks 100 years since the great horse’s birth. A mural in downtown Lexington is to be unveiled later this month.
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Failure to tackle the “holy cow of the West” costing wild horses dearly – advocate
Department of Interior criticized for failing to tackle cattle grazing entitlements
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Old age catches up with racing fan favorite Holy Bull
“Just a fantastic racehorse. You can’t mention his name without using such words as ‘fighter, determination and guts.”
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