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Horse riding is risky: How do riders manage their safety?

November 27, 2020November 27, 2020 Horsetalk.co.nz 4090 Views 4 Comments Rider safety

Several factors influence the approach of riders to safety, Australian researchers find.

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Reece McCook with a mural of showjumper Nick Skelton, one of the riders supporting the new #IamPartoftheChange campaign.
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#IamPartoftheChange launches to bring diversity to equestrian sport

November 27, 2020 Horsetalk.co.nz 2394 Views 1 Comment

“We want to build a more diverse equestrian world, where seeing faces of every colour, and people from every sphere of life is the norm, and where acceptance is automatic.”

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FEI President Ingmar De Vos led the FEI's first online General Assembly this week.
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FEI exceeds IOC’s gender equality targets – but that’s not enough

November 27, 2020November 27, 2020 Horsetalk.co.nz 1479 Views 0 Comments

“The recommendation from the IOC is 30% female representation,” says FEI President Ingmar De Vos, “but even 38% is not enough and we will keep working on the gender balance.”

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A "burro taxi" in Spain.
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Scientists lament lack of research into viral infections of donkeys and mules

November 26, 2020 Horsetalk.co.nz 1529 Views 0 Comments

Infected animals are often not identified and remain for long periods as possible sources of infection for horses and other species, including humans, according to scientists.

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Nadine and her new foal.
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Racecourse gives £40,000 to “adopt” zoo’s Grevy’s zebra herd

November 26, 2020November 29, 2020 Horsetalk.co.nz 1428 Views 0 Comments Zebras & asses

With its donation, Chester Racecourse hopes to raise awareness of the plight of the endangered species, drawing upon the similarities between the Equidae family members and promoting animal welfare.

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The way you can determine how much hay to feed at night is to make certain that there is some hay left over in the morning
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Short course on equine nutrition offered by Missouri Uni

November 26, 2020November 26, 2020 Horsetalk.co.nz 1181 Views 0 Comments

One-night Zoom class early next month will look at many aspects of horse nutrition.

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Education & Entertainment 

Tullis talks semen assessment in latest stallion webinar

November 26, 2020November 26, 2020 Horsetalk.co.nz 2669 Views 0 Comments

Tullis talks about Semen Assessment, along with Bart Kools and Desiree Gebbink in the latest British Breeding webinar.

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For the 1637 horses that had entered training, 59% of the retirements were voluntary, followed by forced retirements due to health problems (28%).
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It’s time to stop horsing around with baking soda, findings suggest

November 25, 2020November 26, 2020 Horsetalk.co.nz 3716 Views 0 Comments

“The results from the present study directly oppose the common beliefs that milkshakes enhance running performance in racehorses.”

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Paradoxes in equine metabolic syndrome noted in review

November 24, 2020November 24, 2020 Horsetalk.co.nz 2667 Views 0 Comments

“Genetic studies of animal disease have already been informative to human research, and there is much potential to discover more.”

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Secretary-General Sabrina Ibáñez and FEI President Ingmar De Vos at the FEI Headquarters in Lausanne (SUI).
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FEI boss commends equestrian sport’s “resilience and determination”

November 24, 2020November 24, 2020 Horsetalk.co.nz 1516 Views 1 Comment

“I have been profoundly impressed by the resilience of the equestrian community when faced with adversity. And I am indebted to everyone that has contributed to finding or providing solutions this year.”

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Free magazines showcase the equestrian world

November 24, 2020November 24, 2020 Horsetalk.co.nz 1560 Views 0 Comments

The latest issues of The Competitive Equestrian and Equine America magazines available to view for free online.

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Humphrey with his owner in the lounge of their home.
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Humphrey the house horse: Foal falls foul of unscrupulous seller

November 23, 2020November 23, 2020 Horsetalk.co.nz 2345 Views 0 Comments

Young foal lived in his new owner’s garage on a housing estate in Southampton for two days before being reported.

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Project aims to unravel the enigma of brain injuries

November 23, 2020November 23, 2020 Horsetalk.co.nz 2203 Views 0 Comments Rider safety

The Enigma Consortium is bringing together researchers in imaging genomics to understand brain structure, function, and disease, based on brain imaging and genetic data.

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Known as a vector for the West Nile virus, this Culex quinquefasciatus mosquito has landed on a human finger. Eliminating puddles and small containers of water can greatly reduce this mosquito's population. Photo: CDC/Jim Gathany
Health Latest News 

Persistent threat of West Nile Virus in California highlighted in study

November 23, 2020 Horsetalk.co.nz 1919 Views 0 Comments

The state has robust systems to monitor and limit the spread of the virus, but vigilance remains essential, say researchers.

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Education & Entertainment 

Free webinar: Time for a rethink of equine digestive health

November 23, 2020November 23, 2020 Horsetalk.co.nz 1421 Views 0 Comments

Offered by the Webinar Vet, “It’s time to rethink your horse’s digestive health” is being presented by Dr Nathan Slovis.

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Oregon de la Vigne and Denis Mesple
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Eventers confront “stressage” in their return after lockdown

November 22, 2020November 22, 2020 Horsetalk.co.nz 2425 Views 0 Comments

How did Eventers perform following their return from lockdown? Researchers found out.

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Gaspard Dufour, FEI Information and Sports Technology Director at the online FEI General Assembly 2020.
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Anti-doping rules for horses and humans updated at FEI session

November 22, 2020 Horsetalk.co.nz 1632 Views 1 Comment Doping

Of the 137 National Federations registered with horse sport’s world governing body, 109 registered for this year’s online version of the annual General Assembly, and just 70 joined the rules sessions on Saturday.

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Horses and other animals point their ears toward sound.
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Four pain scales put to the test in horses with mild joint pain

November 21, 2020 Horsetalk.co.nz 2272 Views 0 Comments

“Little is known about behaviors and facial expressions at rest in horses with orthopedic pain since pain is mainly assessed by lameness evaluation during movement.”

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Active membership of a sports club increases a young person’s self-confidence – "especially in the case of girls", says lead researcher Hans-Peter Hutter.
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Pony Club joins initiative aimed at building a positive equestrian culture

November 21, 2020November 21, 2020 Horsetalk.co.nz 1928 Views 0 Comments

“We all have a role to play in making equestrian sports a fun and friendly place for everyone to enjoy.”

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Breeding Latest News 

Neospora may be a significant cause of equine abortions, findings suggest

November 20, 2020 Horsetalk.co.nz 2455 Views 0 Comments

The seroprevalence in aborting mares in a study in Israel was found to be 70.9%.

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