Viral disease of horses and livestock likely to expand US range as climate changes – study
Expansion in the range of vesicular stomatitis would have important consequences for livestock owners in these regions, say researchers.
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New career pathway for urban riding school coaches
Equi-Youth Coaching aims to help those who work and volunteer at urban riding schools to develop their skills so they can inspire and coach young people, and to put them on a pathway to a career in the equestrian industry.
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More studies needed to explore effects of complementary therapies in animals – review
For a majority of therapies investigated, no relevant scientific articles were retrieved by the researchers.
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International equine survey aims to guide future horse research
The information gathered will be used to design future educational material about horses and to focus research on areas of particular interest.
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Balancing act: Centre-of-mass dynamics explored in racehorses and jockeys
“The results support the idea that hoof-surface interface interventions can significantly affect horse and jockey upper-body displacements.”
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NZ’s eventing leader Graeme Thom quits – this time for good
New Zealand’s high-performance eventing manager served five years in the role and is looking forward to staying in one place for a while.
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The Mustangs: New film looks at America’s wild horses
Robert Redford, Patti Scialfa Springsteen and Jessica Springsteen are the executive producers of a new feature documentary about wild horses in the US.
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Road-going risks to horses and riders described in fresh British study
“There is evidence of considerable under-reporting of equestrian incidents, contributing to underestimation of the problem.”
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Conference to explore performance horse assessment and the gait analysis “revolution”
The Saddle Research Trust’s fourth International Conference is being held virtually on December 11, with gait analysis specialist Dr Filipe Serra Bragança one of the featured presenters.
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British programme aims to help young equestrians succeed in business
Aspiring equestrian professionals get a leg up in career development through programme from British Equestrian.
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Oxygen therapy helped treat guttural pouch mycosis in horses
“This clinical approach seems to reverse the course of the disease probably by affecting the development of fungi and increasing the effectiveness of the body’s natural defenses.”
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Dressage stallion sells for $850K at Oldenburg auction
Six stallions sold for €300,000 or more at the Oldenburg Stallion Days auction in Vechta, Germany, with a son of Suarez topping the sale at €530,000 ($US595,000; $NZ856,000).
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Horse riders worldwide urged to use new accident reporting system
The British Equestrian Trade Association has launched the Rider Accident and Equipment Reporting Form, which can be used by anyone experiencing an accident or injury around horses.
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Arabian horse novel Prince Ali free to read online
The first 15 chapters of a book about an arabian horse named Prince Ali are available to read for free on the Readers & Writers Book Club.
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New Florida equestrian venue signs Mars as Founding Partner
Mars Equestrian has been named a Founding Partner of the new World Equestrian Center in Ocala, Florida.
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Successful repair of leg fracture in circus pony described in case report
The pony returned to his previous level of exercise without any significant post-operative complications or degree of lameness.
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Sweden’s star showjumpers on top of the world – again
Double gold medalist Peder Fredericson is the World’s No.1 showjumper, and has captured the FEI’s Best Athlete Award; while
team-mate Henrick von Eckermann and King Edward have been crowned the €1.25 million Longines Global Champions Tour Super Grand Prix Champions.
Equine advocates consider opinion and evidence in the horse world
The conference considered how people could be encouraged to seek accurate information and how equine welfare can be kept on the radar of politicians and the public.
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Improved sperm selection a chance to boost assisted reproduction in horses – review
Opportunities for improved fertilization, embryo development, and pregnancy rates lie ahead over the next decade, according to the authors.
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Scientists create atlas of the Arabian horse skull
Scientists in the Iranian study undertook extensive CT imaging of 10 Arabian horses.
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