Award recognises bridle maker’s dedication to equine performance
Saddle Research Trust Ambassador award winner Willam Micklem impresses with his “unswerving dedication to the welfare and performance of the ridden horse”.
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New app promises on-demand vet care for animal owners
“We’ll be providing those who tend not to visit high street practices with an affordable and accessible alternative to a traditional practice.”
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Cancer comparison between horses, humans and dogs pinpoints genetic drug targets
Grey horses are genetically predisposed to getting melanoma. However, the cancer is very different in horses as it does not usually spread, unlike the disease in humans and dogs.
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Study sheds light on gut bacterial changes in ageing and obese ponies
“Although this work has only scratched the surface in terms of our understanding of the link between gut microbes, age and obesity, it’s a valuable step.”
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A Monopoly on donkeys? Equine theme for popular trading game
Special edition of board game commissioned by The Donkey Sanctuary for its 50th anniversary year.
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Study seeks to unravel genetic factors behind tying up in horses
British study will focus on warmbloods and connemara ponies.
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Black-and-white stripes make a lousy landing strip for horseflies, study shows
Experiments used zebras as well as horses wearing three different covers – black, white, and zebra-striped.
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Should labor laws be used to protect horses?
“It is about empowering them to achieve more than mere survival in return for their participation
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Spotlight on horse world’s equine therapy heroes
Popular podcast to feature the work of Gentle Carousel Miniature Therapy Horses.
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Maintaining a social license “crucial to the future of horse sport”
Horse sport participants seen as the primary interface with the wider public.
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Frozen foal inspiration for World Horse Trails of “painted ponies”
World Horse Trails to showcase 40 unique horse sculptures around Britain.
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Fine, suspension after horse tests positive for caffeine at South American event
A showjumper competing in the Central America and Caribbean Games tested positive for caffeine and theophylline .
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Percherons the heavy hitters at inaugural draft show
Heavyweights converge on Wellington, Florida, for prize money totaling $125,000 at the Chesapeake International Draft Horse Show.
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Will there be a WEG 2022? FEI to keep close eye on world champs bids
“There are relatively few countries that have the capacity to host world championships in all disciplines simultaneously.”
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Eventing’s Mark Todd to take on Winx in new racing venture
Kiwi eventer returns to racehorse training for Eminent’s Australian campaign.
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Mislabelling found in 14% of sausages tested in Canadian study
Rates of mislabelling were found to be down on those found in the first round of testing over a year ago.
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Brains as well as brawn: Mental characteristics linked to trotting ability in Nordic horses
The findings of a study to learn more about the genetic basis of trotting talent among Nordic trotters suggests racing
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Latest laminitis research collated for vets, horse owners
Special collection of 30 articles on laminitis “important for every equine veterinary practitioner.”
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Three risk factors consistently tied to higher laminitis rates in horses
Study findings based on questionnaires submitted by the caregivers of more than 1000 horses and ponies in Britain.
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Carved in stone: New grave markers for beloved racehorses
Permanent grave markers donated for retired racehorses at Old Friends in Kentucky.
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