Fluid arrangements: Review finds knowledge gaps in use of fluid therapy in horses
Many of the issues that plague equine clinicians mirror those in human medicine, the review team says.
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Can alternative grazing systems lead to happier horses?
Many owners who have set up alternative grazing systems feel that their horses are happier and healthier as a result. A free webinar delves into the topic.
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Death of 18th horse in European EHV-1 outbreak
A horse who had been recovering from EHV-1 has been euthanised at a veterinary clinic in Barcelona.
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Mesenchymal stem cells show promise in treating wide range of conditions in horses – review
“Current evidence indicates a significant potential of equine mesenchymal stem cells to enlarge their range of application.”
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Free webinar for horse owners to get to the guts of equine digestion
A life-size model of the digestive system will be featured so participants can identify what the entire tract looks like, how it works, and what this means for feeding horses.
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Sad loss of “amazing horse and friend” for young showjumper
Heartbreak for 16-year-old rider as horse fatally injured during a US showjumping event.
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The mystery of the Roman cavalry saddle: Did it ever have a wooden tree?
A researcher in Britain has come up with a construction method that questions whether the saddles were ever fitted with wooden elements.
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Not a zebra! Spring has sprung as stripy-legged foal makes appearance
The yet-to-be named new arrival was born to Rachel, a mare rescued with five others in December, 2020.
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Third death: Zoo accident claims life of Hartmann’s mountain zebra
Keeya’s death at Dallas Zoo follows that of Wiley at Zoo Knoxville and Grenade at Albuquerque Biological Park.
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Sheep appear to have resistance to a compound that can kill horses. Researchers wonder why
Horses that ingest hypoglycin A from Acer trees can develop a distressing condition called atypical myopathy, in which muscles break down. Why do sheep seem resistant?
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Britain’s indoor equestrian arenas fall foul of Covid protocols
British Equestrian says the government’s latest position on indoor arenas contravenes and agreement it made with the federation.
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Homes needed urgently for 150 Kaimanawa wild horses
More horses are being brought in this year after the 2020 muster was cancelled because of Covid-19.
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Many riders miss subtle signs of discomfort in horses being tacked up and mounted, findings suggest
“It is clear that there are behaviours which occur commonly which are either interpreted as normal or which are not observed by owners.”
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Sun or shade: Do horses have a preference on a hot day?
Researchers in Poland explore the paddock preferences of horses for sun, shade, or a mist curtain.
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Veterinarians push British government on animal sentience legislation
“The UK has lost the legal principle that underpins animal welfare protections. While this may seem purely symbolic there are practical implications.”
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Australians cluster into six camps when it comes to the Melbourne Cup, study shows
Are you a Devotee, a Flaneur, a Disapprover, a Casual, a Gambler, or a Paradoxical Voter?
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World endurance champs to go ahead, despite EHV outbreak
A request by organisers to again postpone the FEI World Endurance Championships, because of “the uncertain evolution of Covid-19 and the impact of EHV-1”, has been denied.
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The buck stops here: Getting to the bottom of this dangerous behaviour in horses
Retraining a horse prone to bucking needs to be slow and progressive, say researchers. “Rider safety must always be of paramount importance.”
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Major back muscle of the horse revealed in all its digitized glory
The longissimus dorsi muscle has a great influence on the stability of the spine and facilitates proper locomotion.
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Behind the mask of an equestrian success story
From simple beginnings, an Italian equestrian apparel brand has taken the horse world by storm.
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