“Sad day” as Thunder Gulch succumbs to old age
Thunder Gulch was the star of the 1995 Triple Crown races when he won the G1 Kentucky Derby, G1 Belmont Stakes and was third in the G1 Preakness Stakes.
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Author: Horsetalk.co.nz
Massive US spending bill contains good news for wild horses
The threat of wild horses being sold “without limitation” recedes, and there is no opportunity for slaughter plants to reopen on US soil.
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Free worming advice offered to British horse owners
Consultations will cover the age range and health status of each horse and take into account the way they are kept, pasture maintenance and the relative risks of parasite infection.
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Class-action lawsuit against company that produces the Hendra horse vaccine
Law firm is taking the class action on a “no win, no fee” basis.
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#MyHackathon: Just going for a ride can help horses around the world
With a fundraising target of £100 each rider will be helping a horse like theirs with every 4.5 miles they hack.
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Risk factors for racehorse fatalities identified in British study
Firmer going and increasing race distance among the factors found to increase the chances of death.
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Gender pay gap at British Racing Authority found to be 16 percent
“We want to see a better balance between men and women in senior roles,” says chief executive.
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Heartwarming pictures: Sanctuary’s donkeys take snow in their stride
Super-cute pictures as rescued donkeys frolic in the snow.
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Figures reveal modest increase in fatality rate among American Thoroughbreds
“Although fatality rates increased this year from last year, the increase in rates is not statistically significant.”
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Regenerative medicine for horses progressing in leaps and bounds
“These treatments are natural, drug free, and competition safe, and necessity drives the need for regenerative therapies in the sport horse world.”
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A lot rides on a horse’s name when it comes to casual punters
British survey finds that casual bettors tends not to be too interested in the form guide.
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It shouldn’t happen to a vet: Depression and burnout rife in profession – study
“Veterinarians today cope with a demanding occupation that is undergoing changes from increased competition to the declining ability of clients to pay for veterinary care.”
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Toddy’s Badminton winner Land Vision dies at 17
Complications following colic surgery claim life of talented eventer.
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Microchipping for all horses under British passport plan
National Equine Forum told “The horse is central to our fabric of society, and we are working to ensure it is safeguarded”.
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Blanket rule: Light cotton rugs are no match for good shade on a hot day, study finds
The use of a light-coloured cotton rug on horses was found to increase rectal temperature and sweat production.
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Britain’s Olympic disciplines talk of united way forward after critical report
Talk of a strong desire to work collaboratively and collectively across the British Equestrian Federation.
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$1.2m funding boost for horse health research
Grayson-Jockey Club Research Foundation contributes to wide-ranging projects that will benefit all horses.
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Seasonal metabolic changes seen in racehorses, even when stabled
“The study shows Thoroughbred racehorses exhibited annual rhythms of body weight, suggesting they maintain a seasonal energy balance.”
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All hands in horse: High-tech horse model for vet students
A detailed and life-sized horse model is heading to the University of Guelph’s Ontario Veterinary College, thanks to a $50,000 donation.
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Long-running “turf wars” in British horse sport laid bare in report
Damning independent report describes bullying, elitism and self-interest at work within elements of the British Equestrian Federation.
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