Medications given to dressage horse sees rider suspended for six months
The Belarusian rider had decided to inject her mount with dexamethasone and phenylbutazone to relieve a coughing attack.
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Award-winning Chelsea garden rebuilt at equine sanctuary
Chelsea Flower Show’s People’s Choice award winner painstakingly rebuilt in Sidmouth at the headquarters of The Donkey Sanctuary.
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Vitiligo in horses: What we know so far
Loss of skin pigmentation caused by vitiligo is largely a cosmetic issue, but it can have a significant and negative impact for the owners of show animals.
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Britain looks to improve specialist veterinary care choices
British College of Veterinary Specialists is exploring options for a Practice Standards Strand for multi-disciplinary specialist hospitals.
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The challenges of stomach ulcers in horses: Scientists review the evidence
Ulcers affecting the lower acid-producing part of the stomach remain poorly understood, say researchers.
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Equine charity puts in the donkey work at UN forum
The Donkey Sanctuary uses its platform at UN political forum on Sustainable Development Goals in New York to lobby for “a sustainable planet”.
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Passing of member of New Zealand’s famous racing family
Errol Skelton was one of the famous five Skelton brothers: He and his siblings Bill, Frank, Bob, and Max were part of a racing dynasty in New Zealand.
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Happy Birthday, Camilla! Cute three-year-old steals show on equine visit
Camilla, the Duchess of Cornwall, visits The Donkey Sanctuary to mark its 50th anniversary – and celebrates her birthday.
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Tullis Matson first president of Britain’s Equestrian Employers Association
“As an equestrian employer, I understand the challenges facing employers and the importance of good staff retention.”
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Bone-related swelling detected in 44% of horses in study
The next step is to determine whether these changes are associated with bone micro-damage, linked to serious racehorse breakdowns.
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“Crisis point” for Kenyan donkeys as population wipeout predicted by 2023
The demand for donkey skins from China is around 8 to 10 million skins per year but annual supply in China is less than 1.8 million.
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Equine flu continues rise in Britain
Cases in Britain hit the 200 mark, compared to only two in 2018.
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Focus on physics and biology of hoof growth reveals new understanding
The results suggest that being proportionally heavier may promote straighter hoof growth and that being too lean may precipitate poor hoof growth and the development of a hoof with a dorsal curved shape.
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Horse found buried in bow of Viking boat in Sweden
The find in Sweden, including the remains of a Viking nobleman, is described as sensational.
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Two riders, one horse die in eventing accidents
Accidents in Britain and the US claim the lives of two riders, one a 13-year-old and her horse.
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Aachen’s chief steward speaks out over “bad” dressage riding
“Dressage sport has developed further, it has changed. A too low neck position is no longer accepted, not by the press and definitely not by the public.”
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Da Vinci horse drawing is probably a dog, say experts
The layout of the major blood vessels in the anatomical drawing rule out the possibility that it depicts a horse, according to researchers.
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Sport horse vision brings together the “Best of British”
Relaunched Equine Bridge programme bringing together breeders, trainers, riders and owners with the ultimate goal of seeing more British riders on British horses at international level.
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Colic risk factors for horses highlighted in major review
Most of the risk factors identified can be managed by caregivers.
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Male genes lost to modern breeds still exist in Mongolian horses – study
“These relatively undisturbed populations represent windows into the past,” according to the researchers.
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