Horse Sport Ireland adds “One Good Coach” course to its stable
New eLearning resource aims to help coaches and volunteers upskill to support young people’s mental health through the delivery of equestrian sport.
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Modeling finds where African horse sickness virus could survive
India, Australia and Brazil are among countries that could sustain the virus in the years ahead, researchers report.
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Spotlight on “Omics” and how they’re revolutionising equine veterinary medicine
Omics encompasses powerful tools that are rapidly transforming understanding of disease. A free virtual issue of the Equine Veterinary Journal is showcasing the field.
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Brazil brings back slaughter ban in “stay of execution” for donkeys
Since 2019, when Brazil overturned the ban, donkeys have been slaughtered in the tens of thousands every year.
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Julie Fiedler honoured with life membership of Horse SA
South Australian equine advocacy group honours its former Executive Officer Julie Fiedler with Life Membership in recognition of her contribution over 20 years.
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Eric Lamaze takes on new leadership role for Canada
Canadian Olympic champion Eric Lamaze has been named Equestrian Canada’s new Technical Advisor, Jumping, which includes acting as Chef d’Equipe for the country’s showjumping team.
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Biofilm discovery a breakthrough in understanding equine recurrent uveitis in horses – review
Biofilm formation explains many aspects of the development and progression of the disease that have previously been mysterious.
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New trustees add wealth of experience to working animal charity
A former president of the British Veterinary Association is among three new trustees added to Spana as it prepares for its centenary year in 2023.
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Advances breathe new life into diagnosing respiratory problems in horses
“In many cases, the complexity of respiratory disorders makes the full diagnosis under field conditions inapplicable,” say researchers.
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Para show jumping to debut in demo at Kentucky Three-Day-Event
Wren Blae Zimmerman’s mission to have para jumping being accepted as a Paralympic discipline will soon be another step closer.
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So long, Soup: Oldest Breeder’s Cup Classic winner dies at 31
“Soup” set a new track record at Woodbine winning the G1 1996 Breeders’ Cup Classic, defeating the “invincible” Cigar as well as that year’s Preakness Stakes winner Louis Quatorze.
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Uterine infections in donkeys: Bacterial identification urged by researchers
“Antimicrobial resistance and multidrug resistant bacteria are not rare in our study,” the researchers reported.
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Smile! Photography contests a chance to showcase best horse pictures
Keen snappers have a chance to show their work in two equine photography contests.
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Australia launches size guide for horse riders
Equestrian Australia recommends that the maximum load that a horse is expected to carry should not exceed 20% of the horse’s approximate weight.
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Technology built into off-the-shelf horse vests to enable health monitoring
Scientists at an American University converted standard horse wear into an e-textile, enabling monitoring of key vital signs.
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Illegal skin trade decimates India’s donkey population
The donkey skin trade is banned in India but an investigation has revealed the hidden presence of the ejiao trade in the region, with the donkey population falling by 61% since 2012.
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Horse sport gets Olympic nod for Los Angeles 2028
FEI President Ingmar De Vos welcomes the inclusion of equestrian in the LA2028 programme by the IOC, although he said it was just a first step in a “competitive sporting landscape”.
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Eventing’s Risk Management Seminar available to view
The FEI’s Eventing Risk Management and National Safety Officer Seminar which took place on January 22 is available to replay.
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Acey finds her feet: Vets fix foal with severe flexural limb deformities
“She couldn’t walk so I had to stand her up and bend over in front of her, put my head against her chest and then run my hands down both of her legs and hold her ankles to move her so she could nurse.”
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Starting modest physical activity three days after concussion is safe, with better outcomes – study
“The study confirms that early return to physical activity is safe, can reduce concussion symptoms and reduces the rate of delayed recovery.”
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