Badminton stand offers chance to win a year’s supply of feed
Feed company Spillers is offering the chance to chat with eventing heroes and win a year’s supply of feed at the Badminton Horse Trials.
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Lifetime achievement award for dedicated hoof care writer
Fran Jurga honored with Lifetime Journalism Achievement Award for “invaluable journalistic pursuit of the science, art and history in equine podiatry and farriery”.
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Quarter horse charity gives $264K for equine research projects
The American Quarter Horse Foundation Board of Trustees has approved five research projects into horse health, and an additional $40,000 for a study into equine traumatic brain injury.
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RDA named as equestrian trade show’s official charity
Britain’s RDA, whose horses benefit the lives of more than 25,000 disabled children and adults, will enjoy a high-profile presence at September’s BETA International exhibition.
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‘Resetting’ an injured brain offers clues to potential concussion treatments
New study clarifies the role of specific immune cells in the brain that contribute to chronic inflammation.
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New test could be a life-saver for foals developing pneumonia
The test not only identifies the presence Rhodococcus equi, but key elements of its resistance profile.
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Horses traded for obstacle course: Riding phase cut from Olympic pentathlon
A review of the sport has revealed that “the Riding portion of the event has proven no longer viable”.
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Ingmar again: FEI boss readies for third term at horse sport’s helm
FEI President Ingmar De Vos will serve a third and final four-year term after being confirmed as the sole candidate for the Presidential election at the FEI General Assembly later this year.
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Equine influenza claims lives of 119 wild horses; congressman voices concern
“The facility currently holds 2500 horses … in close quarters — if they were not penned, it is entirely possible that the pathogen would’ve not spread nearly as quickly.”
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Study points way to saliva test for diagnosing gastric ulcers in horses
Protein changes in saliva can even distinguish between the two forms of gastric ulcer disease, researchers found.
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Michael Jung notches up fourth Kentucky Three-Day-Event win
FischerChipmunk carried Germany’s Michael Jung to his 11th five-star success, posting the lowest-ever 5* winning score of 20.01.
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Gift of equestrian items underscores equine role in cultural history
A longtime rider and competitor, Judy Freedman assembled her equestrian textiles collection over 30 years: “Altogether, the collection shows the breadth of diversity in the use and admiration for the horse.”
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Bats can carry the Hendra and Nipah viruses with no ill effects: We need to know why
Scientific review suggests we need a better understanding of these infections in different species, especially bats.
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When fat can kill: Obese mini donkeys saved in nick of time
Two donkeys stood out in an obese herd, both with shocking feet and weight issues that could have proved fatal.
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Amyloidosis a rare condition among horses
The systemic form is associated with chronic disease processes. Nasal and skin-related forms are not associated with other ongoing diseases and have a good prognosis.
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Young female veterinarians in firing line as half of British vets report online abuse
Animal owners are encourage to ‘think before you type’ and consider the impact that harassment, trolling and unfair reviews can have on veterinary staff.
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Babesiosis infections in horses appear to be spreading in central Europe – review
There is clear evidence of increasing babesiosis infections among humans and animals across Europe, researchers say.
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TED talk: Preventing metabolic syndrome in obese horses
Why do some overweight horses get metabolic syndrome and others don’t? Dr Molly McCue will explore the topic in a free TEDxMileHigh talk.
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“She has stripes!” Super-cute foal a rare arrival
You never know what you’ll get when breeding: Rare striped foal the result of the breeding of a zebra stallion and a donkey jenny.
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Equine influenza virus likely cause of 94 wild horse deaths
The outbreak at the BLM’s Wild Horse Corrals in Cañon City, Colorado, began on April 23, and the toll continues to rise.
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