Science of saddle-fitting explored in equine veterinary journal
“Poor saddle-fit is a frequent contributor to sub-optimal performance but is often overlooked.”
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Deworm debunk: Wormer rotation and resistance in horses
Does dewormer rotation prevent drug resistance? Well, maybe not. Watch this video and learn why.
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Fall in number of stallions used by US Thoroughbred breeders
Figures paint a picture of an ongoing decline over the last 12 years.
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Safety improvements in Aust eventing to follow coroner’s report
Coroner gives detailed recommendations to the sport of eventing in his reports into the deaths of Olivia Inglis and Caitlyn Fischer in 2016.
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Deworm debunk: Do you deworm at the first frost?
Do you deworm at the first frost? Watch this video and learn why that does not make much sense.
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Vets could be vital to communications should exotic horse diseases enter Britain – study
Survey findings suggest horse owners might be more likely to listen to veterinarians rather than government directives.
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Contaminated hay behind drugs breach in Endurance horse, tribunal finds
The source of the two drugs was traced to teff hay a South African family bought from a new supplier after their regular supplier ran short in a drought.
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Competition horse deaths spur analysis on Medroxyprogesterone
Fatalities reported following use of synthetic progesterone Medroxyprogesterone acetate (MPA) in horses.
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Rider-horse weight ratios put to the test in Danish study
Riders rode with no additional weight, or with an extra 15% or 25% of their body weight added to a vest. How did the horses fare?
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Standardized atlas of the horse’s brain produced by scientists
There is growing interest in the horse for neurological research due to its large and complex brain, cognitive abilities and long lifespan.
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Horse measuring goes high-tech with new laser device
HeightLight uses triangulation technology and mathematical theory to accurately measure the height of a horse or pony.
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Rider dies in US cross-country training fall
Cross-country schooling fall claims the life of an eventing rider in Leesburg, Virginia.
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Horse activities benefited overweight children in health program
The children who took part in sessions that involved horses built muscle, burned fat and increased their levels of activity and self-confidence.
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Zebra-like stripes on cattle deter biting flies, say researchers
What are the purpose of zebra-like stripes? Japanese researchers, in a cattle experiment, say they repel biting flies.
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Ireland bags historic win and ticket to Tokyo Olympics
Ireland claims the Longines FEI Jumping Nations Cup Final title in Barcelona and the single qualifying spot on offer for the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games.
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The worm turns … into a video series on parasite control in horses
Series of short video messages aim to debunk myths over worming and how best to manage equine parasite control.
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Prebiotics may not be good for stomach health in horses, research suggests
The evidence suggests that, before they can reach the intestines, prebiotics may well partially break down in the animals’ stomachs, which can lead to inflammation of the stomach lining.
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World eventing champ Ros Canter to front new video series
Series of short informative clips will provide tips and advice on flatwork and jumping as well as horse health and management.
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Challenges in treating guttural pouch mycosis in horses
Guttural pouch mycosis is a potentially life-threatening disease that may initially present as a simple nosebleed or even poor performance in an equine athlete.
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New research focuses on laminitis biomarkers in equine gut microbiome
Research aims to identify novel faecal microbiome patterns or urinary molecules that could be used to predict pasture-associated laminitis.
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