US Thoroughbred racing at a critical crossroads, review concludes
Authors suggest that 2019 will likely go down in history as a “tipping point” for the industry.
Read more
Author: Horsetalk.co.nz
Aussie Olympic showjumper Kevin Bacon dies at 87
Kevin Bacon was of Australia’s greatest showjumpers, representing his country at three Olympic Games.
Read more
Can you give a home to a homeless horse?
New outlook sought for two horses who are nearing the milestone of 500 days in care at Blue Cross in Britain.
Read more
New equine piroplasmosis test shows potential for screening in the field
Test is able to detect the presence of either of the two protozoa, Theileria equi and Babesia caballi, that cause the disease.
Read more
Antibiotic alternative shows promise in treating foal pneumonia
Semi-metal compound gallium maltolate (GaM) used to treat foal pneumonia, offering an alternative treatment for the deadly condition that does not promote multi-drug resistant bacteria.
Read more
How did the Mongolian empire feed its marauding horsemen?
Researchers sampled portions of teeth and rib bones from 137 previously excavated individuals from the Mongol Empire.
Read more
Equine Coronavirus and Covid-19: No evidence of horse-human spread
“Equine coronavirus is an enteric, or gastrointestinal, disease in the horse. There is no evidence that equine enteric coronavirus poses a threat to humans or other species of animals.”
Read more
FEI urges event cancellations amid Coronavirus outbreak
World Cup Finals among the casualties as Coronavirus pandemic takes grip on the world.
Read more
Coronavirus: Evidence suggests common companion animals will be just fine
“At present, there is no evidence that companion animals/pets such as dogs or cats can be infected with the new coronavirus.”
Read more
Olympic, World champ Blyth Tait announces retirement from eventing
Olympic gold medalist and World Champion eventer to retire from eventing, but will continue to compete in showjumping “for fun”.
Read more
Most track deaths tied to pre-existing conditions, report on Santa Anita shows
Series of changes proposed in a bid to cut horse deaths.
Read more
Suffolk Punch hero shares prestigious equine award
Suffolk Punch champion Nigel Oakley and equestrian journalist Eleanor Jones named joint winners of the Sir Colin Spedding Award at Britain’s National Equine Forum.
Read more
Are fecal transplants the way forward for horses with diarrhea?
Diarrhea can be serious in horses, but fecal transplants are showing real promise in treating the dangerous condition.
Read more
Voice of working equines heard at Africa UN forum
Equine charities speak up for working animals at Africa Regional Forum on Sustainable Development.
Read more
FBI, Justice Dept launch major US racehorse doping investigation
Indictment says “millions of dollars worth of various misbranded and adulterated performance-enhancing drugs” were sold in the US and abroad.
Read more
Fetlock fractures in spotlight as vets work on early detection
“Better education around the application and interpretation of radiographs has real potential to allow vets to detect injuries at an early and recoverable stage.”
Read more
Eventing volunteer’s legacy to help fence judges get to far-flung events
Derek Gooden will support current British Eventing volunteers with their travel to Olympic or World Equestrian Games hosted outside Europe.
Read more
Researchers to explore why therapeutic horse riding helps children with autism
The study also examine how much therapeutic horseback riding a child needs to see measurable results and how long those results last.
Read more
Early evidence of horse milk consumption unearthed
Evidence suggests people may have begun to consume horse milk at the same time as they started to practice horse bridling and riding.
Read more
Coronavirus: Smaller FEI Sports Forum goes online; what about the Olympics?
“Regrettably, the FEI has had to make the decision to cancel the in-person event and host the time-sensitive sessions online.”
Read more