Rare fungi at equine sanctuary a “remarkable” find
“The benefits of managing grassland for both donkeys and biodiversity is beautifully apparent throughout the seasons”.
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Sanctuary staff prepare to make foal’s first Christmas special
A youngster’s first Christmas is always special and a British charity will be making sure that five-month-old Solar gets extra treats and lots of cuddles.
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West Nile study sparks call for virus surveillance in Saudi Arabia
More than 70% of horses and nearly 10 percent of humans in the study had been exposed to the virus.
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New code for stable bedding helps horses stay drug free
British company Bedmax is the first company to be approved for BETA’s NOPS Code for Equine Bedding.
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$25K grant for promising eventing horse Chin Tonic
As the recipient of the 2022 Connaught Grant, Will Coleman will be able to use the funds to support further competition and training with Chin Tonic with the aim of riding for the United States on the international stage.
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Enzyme shows promise as a biomarker for cancer in horses, study finds
Clinical signs of cancer in horses can be vague, and confirming a diagnosis in systemic cases can be challenging.
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Much remains unknown about vitiligo in horses – case report
A roan horse with skin depigmentation on its face was monitored for four years.
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Canada takes closer look at noseband tightness in horse sport
A recent pilot project had 20 volunteer stewards taking more than 550 measurements across the country in all disciplines and at all levels.
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Accolades for Britain’s golden dressage duo
Carl Hester has been presented with a Lifetime Achievement Award at the London International Horse Show, and Charlotte Dujardin received the British Dressage International Champions Trophy with her Tokyo 2020 mount Gio.
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Researchers explore hoof stresses in horses trained in circles
Scientists find that slower gaits are safest in terms of reducing injury risk from the imbalances that arise.
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Top showjumpers offer lessons to help injured riders
Private lessons from leading showjumping riders are up for grabs, to benefit the Kevin Babington Foundation.
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Charity awards open with £50K up for grabs
Nominations for SEIB Insurance Brokers’, SEIB Giving 2022 are open. Members of the public have the chance to put forward their favourite charity to receive a share of £50,000.
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Researchers compare metabolic syndromes in horses, humans and dairy cows
The review team noted important similarities, but also major differences between the three syndromes.
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Work on colic earns fellowship for equine researcher
PhD student Emily Hellstrom is this year’s Equus Foundation Veterinary Research Fellow. She is looking into intestinal function in colic patients.
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Amount of nitrogen excreted by horses affected by diet – study
“When feeds with good protein quality and amino acids profile are fed, smaller nitrogen intakes can be applied to minimize the risk of the nitrogen excretion.”
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Prestigious Olympic award for eventing’s David O’Connor
David O’Connor has been presented with the General Douglas MacArthur Exemplary Service Award by the United States Olympic Endowment.
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Online interactive “tree of life” maps 2.2 million living species
It is being hailed as the closest thing yet to a single view of all species known to science.
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FEI’s Ibáñez retains paralympic leadership role
FEI Secretary-General Sabrina Ibáñez has been re-elected President of the Association of Paralympic Sports Organisations (APSO) for another four-year term.
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Dominant white color gene in horses is likely lethal if inherited from both parents
American study casts light on the little-investigated W13 gene, which causes a white coat color.
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Free webinar: Is your horse happy?
Is your horse happy? How can you tell? Professor Natalie Waran will look at this question in a free webinar.
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