Ethiopia moves to protect working donkeys from China’s skin trade
“Donkeys provide a lifeline of independent and income for millions of Ethiopians and we cannot afford to put that at risk at any price.”
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FEI moves closer to ending age-limit rules for FEI officials
Extensions allowed in some circumstances as FEI works to complete job descriptions and competency tests for officials.
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Thumbs down from researchers for straw bedding and dry hay for sport horses
Study in Belgium involved more than 700 active horses.
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FEI Board moves swiftly to close loophole over catastrophic injuries in Endurance
New rules change for the discipline will take effect from February 1.
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Geochemical analysis of fossils shows Florida’s ancient horses were homebodies
Teeth analysis suggests they had no need for migrations, with everything available for them in the southern American state.
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Green prescription: Exercise crucial in dieting horses
Importantly, the group that received exercise as well as being on a diet improved their insulin sensitivity.
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Cobra the amazing mustang: From unadoptable to award nominee
Cobra a dressage and western dressage champion after being captured from the wild in 2010.
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Kidney failure claims life of leading eventing sire Ramiro B
Former showjumping stallion has consistently been one of the most popular eventing sires in the world.
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Spain’s push for the awarding of WEG Endurance medals fails on appeal
FEI Tribunal says the course was not completed, nor the final required vet checks carried out. No medals should therefore be awarded.
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Treatment proves effective in clearing sand from the colon of horses
Researchers in Finland use a combination of psyllium and Epsom salts.
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Foot perfect: Farriers and vets get together for the good of the horse
New “Equine Soundness Professionals” organization will serve farriers and veterinarians working on equine podiatry cases.
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GPS tracking of racing horses on the horizon
Several racetracks have taken part in tests to collect workout data using GPS technology.
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12 horses of Christmas: “Oldies” seeking a place to call home
Britain’s Blue Cross is calling for help to find retirement homes for rescue horses this Christmas following an influx of older horses and ponies being admitted to its centres.
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Bacterial infections in foals behind some joint issues – study
Standardbred foals that suffer bacterial infections when young are at least twice as likely to suffer such problems.
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Passing of leading US vet, endurance rider and editor Matthew Mackay-Smith
Matthew Mackay-Smith pioneered several procedures, including the now universally-used “tie back” procedure for the common equine respiratory disorder laryngeal hemiplegia.
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$8.5m wild horse plan to create “legacy of wildness”
Ambitious fundraising project aims to raise $8.5 million for wild horse preserve in Idaho.
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Archived digital footage proves valuable in rider safety research
Footage is being used to digitally re-construct the speed, velocity and impact of falls in detail as part of work to improve rider safety.
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Royal voice heard as war and working horses celebrated
Camilla, the Duchess of Cornwall, attended Brooke’s first ever carol service.
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OTTB groups get $225K for racehorse rehab and retraining
ASPCA’s Rescuing Racers Initiative helps out nine rescue groups.
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Long Rider Jing Li cements his place in equestrian history
Jing Li had completed another remarkable ride, with plans to undertake an even more ambitious journey.
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