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Equine groups are seeking medium-sized vehicles that can take up to five horses, with the ability to attach a two-horse trailer. Road blocks are making it difficult for larger vehicles to navigate.
News 

Urgent plea for trucks to evacuate horses from Ukraine

March 12, 2022March 17, 2022 Horsetalk.co.nz 396 Views 0 Comments

Equine groups are seeking medium-sized vehicles that can take up to five horses, with the ability to attach a two-horse trailer. Road blocks are making it difficult for larger vehicles to navigate.

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The relationship found between discomfort and performance highlights the importance of recognition and management of pain for optimising performance, researchers say.
Care & Training News 

Nearly 10% of one-day eventers in study may have had a musculoskeletal problem

March 12, 2022March 14, 2022 Horsetalk.co.nz 334 Views 0 Comments

The relationship found between discomfort and performance highlights the importance of recognition and management of pain for optimising performance, researchers say.

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Go For Gin (1991-2002) has died at the age of 31.
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Oldest Kentucky Derby winner Go For Gin dies at 31

March 12, 2022March 13, 2022 Horsetalk.co.nz 326 Views 0 Comments Obituary

Go For Gin won the 120th Kentucky Derby and followed that win with a second in the Preakness Stakes (G1) and the Belmont Stakes (G1). From age two to four, he won 14 out of his 19 races, earning $1,380,866.

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“Unwanted behaviors, 'vices', and other such problems are our horses’ only way of telling us that our behavior may be negatively affecting their welfare – and we often miss the subtler signals our horses send us”.
Care & Training News 

Five new horse behavior studies to kick off this year

March 12, 2022March 14, 2022 Horsetalk.co.nz 346 Views 0 Comments

“Unwanted behaviors, ‘vices’, and other such problems are our horses’ only way of telling us that our behavior may be negatively affecting their welfare – and we often miss the subtler signals our horses send us”.

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A shows the lower part of a horse's hind limb, displaying the "reciprocal apparatus", parallelogram four-bar linkage or "pantograph" mechanism. B is an annotated sketch, while C represents a reduction of the linkage apparatus, highlighting the parallelogram property. It is, in effect, a four-bar linkage system.
News Research 

Linkages are the key: Research casts fresh light on the role of muscles and tendons

March 11, 2022March 13, 2022 Horsetalk.co.nz 373 Views 0 Comments

Fresh research in Britain helps explains the economy, efficiency and athleticism of horses and other quadrupeds.

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Atrial fibrillation, which affects the upper chambers of the heart, needs to be identified early to prevent it becoming persistent, say researchers.
Care & Training News 

Early diagnosis crucial in cases of sporadic atrial fibrillation in horses – review

March 11, 2022March 13, 2022 Horsetalk.co.nz 334 Views 0 Comments

The condition, which affects the upper chambers of the heart, needs to be identified early to prevent it becoming persistent, say researchers.

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Two physicists use microrobots to simulate swarm behaviour in animals, with intriguing results.
News Research 

Researchers seek to make sense of collective behavior in fleeing animals

March 10, 2022March 13, 2022 Horsetalk.co.nz 289 Views 0 Comments

Two physicists use microrobots to simulate swarm behaviour in animals, with intriguing results.

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The mosquito-borne virus can infect horses, pigs, and humans, and has been confirmed in Victoria, New South Wales, Queensland, and South Australia.
Health News 

Australian horse owners warned of Japanese encephalitis outbreak

March 10, 2022March 13, 2022 Horsetalk.co.nz 332 Views 0 Comments Biosecurity

The mosquito-borne virus can infect horses, pigs, and humans, and has been confirmed in Victoria, New South Wales, Queensland, and South Australia.

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Packed and ready: The first shipments of donated feed and supplies are ready to go to Ukraine.
Features News 

Equine aid to Ukraine ramps up as British equestrian groups unite

March 10, 2022March 13, 2022 Horsetalk.co.nz 350 Views 0 Comments

The first of some 54 tonnes of feed, haylage, and shavings is ready to head to Ukraine, as several leading British organisations team up to coordinate aid efforts.

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There is clear evidence of increasing babesiosis infections among humans and animals across Europe, researchers say.
Health News 

Exposure of Mexico’s horses to pathogens behind equine piroplasmosis is high – study

March 10, 2022March 13, 2022 Horsetalk.co.nz 335 Views 0 Comments Piroplasmosis

More work is required to identify regions across the country where horses are at greatest risk from the protozoan disease.

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Doctors should assess for pre-existing and new mental health symptoms throughout concussion recovery, the researchers say.
Care & Training News 

Risk of mental health problems in children, teens following concussion

March 9, 2022March 13, 2022 Horsetalk.co.nz 307 Views 0 Comments Rider safety

Doctors should assess for pre-existing and new mental health symptoms throughout concussion recovery, the researchers say.

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EHV-1 was found in tissue samples taken from all 43 aborted fetuses, researchers report.
Health News 

Abortion storm at horse stud in China put down to equine herpervirus-1 outbreak

March 9, 2022March 13, 2022 Horsetalk.co.nz 267 Views 0 Comments Biosecurity

EHV-1 was found in tissue samples taken from all 43 aborted fetuses, researchers report.

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A series of measures have been introduced to provide financial support to organisers and judges during the current cost-of-living crisis.
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Dressage in Britain makes “remarkable recovery” post Covid

March 9, 2022March 13, 2022 Horsetalk.co.nz 319 Views 0 Comments

British Dressage membership numbers have topped the 18,000-member mark for the first time, and horse registrations are also up.

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It is hoped the initiative will help improve the value of working equines and raise global welfare standards for animals and humans in line with the aims of the UN Sustainable Development Goals.
Features News 

UN to explore links between working animal welfare, environment and sustainable development

March 9, 2022March 11, 2022 Horsetalk.co.nz 343 Views 0 Comments

It is hoped the initiative will help improve the value of working equines and raise global welfare standards for animals and humans in line with the aims of the UN Sustainable Development Goals.

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Webinar will look at sustainable ingredients, science-based decisions, maximising nutrient utilisation and more.
Education & Entertainment 

Free webinar: Feed and nutrition of the future

March 9, 2022March 9, 2022 Horsetalk.co.nz 421 Views 0 Comments

Webinar will look at sustainable ingredients, science-based decisions, maximising nutrient utilisation and more.

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Jessica Springsteen, McLain Ward and Laura Kraut after winning silver in the team showjumping at Tokyo 2020. The United States Equestrian Team (USET) Foundation's "Raising the Bar" campaign has exceeded its $40 million goal by more than $2 million.
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US equestrians to benefit from $US43m in donations

March 8, 2022March 10, 2022 Horsetalk.co.nz 329 Views 0 Comments

The United States Equestrian Team (USET) Foundation’s “Raising the Bar” campaign has exceeded its $40 million goal by more than $2 million.

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A wide variation in tensile strength of hoof samples collected by researchers in Mexico.
News Research 

Researchers explore tensile strength and mineral composition of horse hoof trimmings

March 8, 2022March 11, 2022 Horsetalk.co.nz 363 Views 0 Comments

Wide variation seen in tensile strength of samples collected in Mexican study.

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Three further levels of sanctions will be added before imposing a suspension, giving those responsible ample opportunity to comply with the FEI's Horse Health Requirements.
Health News 

Equine herpesvirus outbreak forces event postponements; five horses dead

March 7, 2022March 9, 2022 Horsetalk.co.nz 453 Views 0 Comments

Equine herpesvirus myeloencephalopathy (EHM) has been detected in multiple horses in several counties in California, and at least five deaths have been reported.

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The Lensa Wola equestrian club in Głogów Małopolski is the support hub for equestrian aid destined for Ukraine.
Features News 

Borders slowly opening to evacuated Ukraine horses as feed supplies dwindle

March 7, 2022March 10, 2022 Horsetalk.co.nz 752 Views 0 Comments

Many stables have only a week’s worth of feed left; donations of feed and shavings are urgently required.

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Mail armour provided some protection, but some arrows would still have caused serious wounds.
Culture News 

Medieval warhorse armour tested against arrows in study

March 7, 2022March 9, 2022 Horsetalk.co.nz 654 Views 0 Comments

Mail armour provided some protection, but some arrows would still have caused serious wounds.

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