Researchers unravel the genetics of the striking “tiger-eye” in Paso Fino horses
Tiger-eye is considered a desirable trait in the Puerto Rican Paso Fino, and has not been documented to date in any breed.
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Equine oracle Diwa rivals Paul the Octopus in FIFA World Cup predictions
Morocco-based ‘Donkey of Destiny’ Diwa has made a strong start in 2018 group match forecasts.
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New innovations at fore in leather-free horse riding gloves
Uvex creates “the future of glove technology” for equestrians with Craspace technology and the 4D stretch material.
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Zebra stripes: Another theory to explain their purpose bites the dust
Novel experiment using water-filled barrels finds no evidence that the stripes help regulate core body temperature.
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Are smarter animals bigger troublemakers?
“Animals that innovate novel ways to solve problems in their environment could drive a type of arms race with humans.”
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Lab to investigate gene doping in racehorses
Gene doping involves the transfer or modification of genes or genetically modified cells for non-therapeutic purpose to enhance athletic performance.
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Saddling up down under: Popular saddle fitting course for NZ
The British Equestrian Trade Association is bringing its Principles of Saddle Fitting Course to New Zealand for the first time.
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Horse-gut bacteria may be useful for making biofuel, study findings suggest
Study explored acetogen communities in the gut of herbivores and their potential role in synthetic gas fermentation.
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Four-star eventer dies following Luhmühlen fall
Spinal injuries claims Axel Z’s life in Luhmühlen four-star.
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Bird-borne pathogen linked to Australian equine abortions
“The results of this work suggest that Chlamydia psittaci may be a more significant agent of equine reproductive loss than thought.”
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Everest conqueror Ben Fogle lends support to working equines
Renowned adventurer and UN Patron of the Wilderness speaks out in support of working equines.
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Jockey Club boss to head American Horse Council board
James Gagliano taking over from Dr Jerry Black as chairman of the AHC’s Board of Trustees.
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Military veterans get $5m boost for equine assisted therapy
US government approves spend; Racing industry gets behind equine therapy group in Kentucky.
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Courses for horses: Equines put to the test through an obstacle course
Horses given a human demonstration first fared no better, researchers found.
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Help for cracked hooves now on tap for horses
New hoof product takes on white line disease, wall separation, and cracks for shod and barefoot horses.
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Three hundred years of Thoroughbred breeding: Could we have done better?
Pedigree analysis of Australian Thoroughbreds paints a far from perfect picture.
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Equine charities join forces for welfare at Appleby Horse Fair
Hundreds of horses and donkeys come under the watchful eye of seven charities in a huge team effort.
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Dynamic nature of gut bacteria in horses exposed by researchers
“The faecal microbiota is highly dynamic and responds distinctly to dietary factors and ambient environmental conditions in normal horses.”
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Do all racehorses compete in a direction that suits them?
Researchers examine laterality in horses, suggesting some may be at greater risk of injury when racing in a direction that does not suit.
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Equestrian art breaks new ground: A sand arena
Freelance designer Martin Stockberg steps into the horse world for his latest piece of art.
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