Healthy pasture, healthy horse: Experts weigh in on grazing management
“Keeping your pasture healthy throughout the year” the latest free webinar from World Horse Welfare.
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No new cases of African horse sickness reported in Malaysia
Biosecurity measures are ongoing in efforts to contain the outbreak of the deadly disease.
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‘Tis the season: Top tips for avoiding laminitis in horses
Overweight animals are at higher risk of this deadly disease and the seasons during which the grass is growing are the most dangerous.
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Saving the Suffolk Punch horse: Tullis talks tech for rare breeds
Critically endangered Suffolk Punch horse breed the focus of latest webinar from breeding guru Tullis Matson.
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What fate awaits the trace minerals that pass through horses?
Horse owners like to think that trace minerals in horse dung become valuable fertiliser. But could they leach away and cause problems?
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Free webinar: Combating oxidative stress in exercising horses
“Antioxidant Research and its Applications for use in Exercising Horses” hosted by Dr Carey Williams from Rutgers University will look at recommendations for using antioxidants.
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The search for the cradle of horse domestication goes on
Testing of ancient DNA largely rules out Asia Minor, according to researchers, who suggest the focus should be on the Black Sea region.
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Horse’s death dashes Pakistan’s long-held Olympic eventing hopes
An aortic aneurysm has claimed the life of New Zealand bred off-track thoroughbred Azad Kashmir. He had qualified for eventing at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games for Pakistan.
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Hendra case found in Australia’s Upper Hunter Valley a game-changer, study shows
Horse vaccinations against the deadly virus surged in the area following confirmation of the nation’s southernmost case.
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Gypsy cob horse breed moving up in the world
New directors and new premises for the Traditional Gypsy Cob Association (TGCA), based in Britain.
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Horse research projects to receive close to $US1 million in funding
The horse-related grants from the Morris Animal Foundation will support research teams at 13 universities and institutions.
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Mahmoud painting by Sir Alfred Munnings up for auction
Painting of 1936 Derby winner Mahmoud among works from the collection of the Aga Khan to be sold in Paris.
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Bone damage in horses at site of nosebands identified in study
“The inadvertent deformation of bones in the horse’s head for competitive advantage is difficult to justify on ethical grounds.”
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Memorial award honors late equestrian Sam Calzone
Equus Foundation dedicates award to Samantha Calzone, 23, who died a year ago in a riding accident.
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Pet loss webinar to help owners through end-of-life decisions
Learn about the resources available to you, and how to approach this difficult topic with support and education.
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The challenges in finding the right way with your horse
Many coaches and instructors continually fail to grasp the core concepts of equitation science and learning theory, thwarting progress at a grassroots level.
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Horse performance and chiropractic care: Free webinar
New series of free webinars from McTimoney College of Chiropractic starts with helping your horse work and perform at his best.
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Milk and colostrum of Quarter horse mares examined by researchers
“The results suggest that the colostrum of Quarter Horse mares may contain more protein and be less dense in energy when compared to other breeds.”
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Digital passport for European horse travel proposed
“It is imperative that we put in place systems and processes to ensure the efficient and safe cross-border movement of horses and this digital passport would play a key role in that.”
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No new cases of African horse sickness in Malaysia in second report to health body
Authorities are yet to confirm whether the country’s first outbreak is related to cases in nearnby Thailand.
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