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An ethical framework for use of horses in sport has been unveiled, in “a pivotal step forward” to help equestrian sport make decisions affecting horse welfare that are underpinned by an ethical basis.
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Equine Science Talk is seeking footage of horses doing innovative things to feature on a new video.
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“Life within the Olympic movement changes fast. While our sport is confirmed for Paris 2024 with our exciting new format in place (including riding), Los Angeles 2028 is a different matter and we must be flexible and embrace change once again.”
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Increasing industrialization saw a decline in the importance of horses as an influenza A reservoir, according to researchers.
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Mark Laskin has cited contract issues and interference from Equestrian Canada’s leadership group as the reasons for his resignation. He has been chef d’équipe since 2012.
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Neither age nor lameness due to chronic orthopedic disease had much effect on the time spent lying down in a just-published study.
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More investigations are warranted into the recently discovered equine paravoviruses, say researchers.
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Researchers have developed a simple traffic light system based on whether horses are related and should be bred. It has helped reduce the inbreeding in Cleveland Bay horses to less than 0.5% per generation.
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“Lee is a pioneer, a barrier breaker, a stereotype challenger, a role model. He’s an inspiration to many. Over 40 championship medals, a knighthood… it’s little wonder he’s affectionately called the ‘Godfather of Para Dressage’.”
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Insufficient forage intake as well as high sugars and starch intake were most commonly linked with gastric ulcers in the cases investigated.
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The selected photographs document the entire racing experience, from the farm to the backstretch to the winner’s circle.
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“There is a ton of ground to cover, both literally and figuratively, when it comes to maintaining, updating, and improving our trail system.”
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The Jockey Club has announced five scholarships for the 2022-2023 academic year, open to students from all breeds and disciplines.
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A draft management plans sets a target population of 3000 horses, but some scientists want them all removed.
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The team managed to ‘tame’ the parasite Toxoplasma gondii – a single-celled opportunistic protozoan capable of infecting a broad range of warm-blooded animals and has been reported in nearly one-third of the world’s human population.
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The simulator is programmed with motions which were measured from advanced level dressage and show jumping horses whilst being ridden by advanced riders.
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Researchers identify characteristics linked to an increased risk of Eventing falls, such as higher-level competitions, longer courses, and less experienced horses and athletes.
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The skin depigmentation disease affects mainly grey horses.
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The study team with the University of Buenos Aires calculates, for the first time, the water footprint of jumping sport horses.
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UN Climate Change Conference will hear how working equines play an essential role in building resilience to climate change in lower to middle-income countries and provide critical support after disasters.
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