“One ideas” conference from Alltech offers equine sessions
Alltech’s flagship event aims to be an invaluable industry resource, providing innovative ideas, inspiration and motivation through world-class speakers and unmatched content.
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Author: Horsetalk.co.nz
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Alan Hook is leading a project that takes us some way toward understanding the visual world of the horse.
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Dressage horses star in Daddy Yankee’s “El Pony” music video
The King of Reggaetón’s equestrian-themed second hit single features four FEI-level dressage horses in its music video, and it’s had more than 12 million views in a week.
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A seismic day for animal welfare in Britain: Maximum jail terms jump for worst offences
New law provides courts with the opportunity to hand out much heftier sentences that are in line with other countries.
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Was Phar Lap killed by gangsters? Fresh research explores which conspiracies people believe in and why
“These are some classic conspiracy theories that almost everyone has heard about, and a sizeable number of people agree with.”
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Horse vets offered free equine dentistry webinar
Dr Chris Pearce and Dr Nicole du Toit from Britain’s Equine Dental Clinic will present an hour-long webinar for veterinarians, hosted by Zoetis.
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New pre-race protocols aim to improve safety in Australia’s greatest horse race
“The saddening events of last spring showed us that more needed to be done to help reduce serious racing injuries.”
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Learning by watching: Research shows just how smart horses are
Horses can and do learn both from each other, and from the people around them, and this has important implications for both welfare and training.
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Hello, Dolly: New-found friend helps heal heartbreak
Topper had lost his best friend and was desperately unhappy – until Dolly came along.
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Senior survey seeks owner input on PPID in horses
Survey aims for insight into how owners comply with administering medication and their capacity to feed PPID horses separately, as well as the costs and the side-effects of medications.
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Accolade from pro landscapers for equine charity’s popular Chelsea winner
The “Donkeys Matter” garden was built to mark The Donkey Sanctuary’s 50th anniversary in 2019. After its Chelsea success, was rebuilt at the charity’s headquarters.
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The horse shows will go on: Big changes for Hickstead, Olympia
Construction work means a new venue for Olympia’s Christmas show, and Covid-19 restrictions have forced changes to Hickstead’s Royal International Horse Show.
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Ollie bats off Kiwi challengers to take out third straight Kentucky 5*
Britain’s Oliver Townend takes out his third Kentucky 3DE, on Ballaghmor Class, with New Zealand couple Tim and Jonelle Price second and third.
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Horse vaccination the most effective direct solution to reducing Hendra risk, say scientists
“All unvaccinated ill horses in areas where flying foxes exist, may potentially be infected with Hendra virus, posing a significant risk to the veterinary community.”
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New careers abound for OTTBs, but owner awareness lacking
“Ownership comes with the responsibility to the animal, not just on the glory days but in the dog days, too, where things are not so promising, where the dreams are behind those horses.”
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Impact of climate change on wild horses under discussion
Renowned ecologist to explore the effect of climate change on Nevada’s herds of wild horses and burros at the latest Democratic tele-luncheon.
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Advocates seek greater investment in animal health to prevent future pandemics
“The urgent need for investment in animal health and welfare to prevent another pandemic is clearer than ever.”
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Ponies thriving in care a year on from horror rescue
“It makes us so happy to see them come out of their shell and be able to go to their first real loving homes.”
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Pandemic response: Few horse owners in Britain had an emergency plan in place
Researchers say it was a challenging time for equestrians, who had to balance maintaining their equine’s routine and daily care alongside biosecurity measures.
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Researchers ask the tough questions on equine osteoarthritis
“How well we can manage their condition critically relies on recognition of subtle signs of (worsening) pain by owners and caregivers, who can then seek help.”
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