Training horses daily is not necessary to get good results, study shows
“When horses are over-trained they start to show a range of mental issues including switching off, response lowering, aggression etc.”
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WEG winners: Germany’s Simone Blum takes jumping gold
The last of the WEG results are in, with vaulting, driving, para-dressage and showjumping wrapping up the Games in North Carolina.
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Drug shows promise in preventing laminitis in at-risk ponies
Study shows effectiveness of velagliflozin in preventing ponies affected by insulin dysregulation from developing laminitis.
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Points scale developed by researchers predicted performance of endurance horses
Researchers have developed a points-based system for assessing the abilities of endurance horses based on biochemical and physical parameters, saying
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Wild horse biologist joins US govt advisory board
“I know a humane and elegant management solution can be achieved for wild horses and burros.”
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WEG winners: USA scores team jumping gold
Americans win on home turf as Dutch team upsets British para hopes, and Germany claims first ever Nations Team Vaulting event.
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Horse riding had a profound effect on stroke survivors in study, say researchers
“The participants reported having learned new skills, increased self-efficacy and self-esteem, and improvements in balance and gait.”
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Know your trees: “Perfect storm” heightens equine atypical myopathy risk
Sycamore and Box Elder trees are the baddies distribute their toxic seeds over long distances, typically several hundred metres, but reportedly up to 4km.
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Performance horse expert new president of lead British equine vet body
Renate Weller, a highly sought-after speaker at national and international meetings, has authored more than 100 peer-reviewed articles and has written 10 book chapters in her field of expertise.
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Eventing horse euthanised after injury complications at WEG
Box Qutie initially thought to be improving after injury, but extensive blood clots formed.
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Mild asthma common among US racehorses
“Racing performance was negatively impacted by lower airway inflammation, with mast cells having the greatest apparent effect upon the speed of the horse.”
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“It’s completely surreal”: Hero’s welcome for silver medal-winning Irish eventers
An early morning start didn’t deter Irish equestrian fans from greeting their heroic Irish eventers at Dublin airport on Wednesday
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“Off-label” veterinary drugs in equine welfare spotlight
Many British veterinarians believe the use and prescribing of unlicensed medicinal products is essential to equine welfare.
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New boss and board for Horse Sport Ireland after govt review
“The new Board is now well positioned to guide Horse Sport Ireland and equestrian sport in Ireland to fulfill its true potential.”
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Care of working equines goes high-tech
“Equid Assessment Research and Scoping” (EARS) developed by The Donkey Sanctuary and World Horse Welfare.
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WEG winners: Britain’s eventers hold on for double gold
Gold to Britain, silver to Ireland, and Olympic champions France take old bronze at the World Equestrian Games.
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Lush pasture an effective strategy against neurodegenerative horse disease
Recently published review explores equine neuroaxonal dystrophy and equine degenerative myeloencephalopathy.
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Disadvantaged equines take center stage at World Equestrian Games
Inside look at life of working equines in 360° immersive video.
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Reaction of horses to growling and laughter explored in study
Clear differences seen in the reaction of horses to the emotional valence of a laugh and growl.
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WEG winners: Isabell Werth takes out dressage grand prix special
Gold for leading German rider, with USA’s Laura Graves in silver and Britain’s Charlotte Dujardin takes out bronze medal.
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