Schoolmaster role open at charity’s horse rehoming centre
The Blue Cross horse rehoming centre at Rolleston in Staffordshire is seeking a new schoolmaster after the retirement of Shadow, who held the role for 12 years.
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Distribution of Hendra virus-carrying bats wider than once thought, findings suggest
New test was developed to detect the new variant, which has already shown its ability to jump from bats to a horse.
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US Olympic showjumper gifts $100m horse farm to local university
The 350-acre Wildwood Farm in Tennessee, valued at $US79.5 million, has been gifted to the University of Tennessee by 1984 Olympic team gold medalist Melanie Smith Taylor.
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Horse riding injuries a frequently ignored public health issue, say US researchers
The study findings, when taken together, suggest that the dangers of equestrian activities have been severely underappreciated.
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Kiwi equestrian trade boss joins ancient Saddlery Company
Beta executive director Claire Williams has been admitted to the freedom of the The Worshipful Company Of Saddlers.
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Big cash boost for long-term concussion research
“This research will not only help to inform our understanding and treatment of traumatic brain injury, but also provide valuable information for youth sports participants and their families.”
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No buts about it: Test can determine if horses are broken in – or not
Researchers hope that the BUT – Broken/Unbroken Test – will be incorporated into the current regulatory framework for transporting horses.
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Old human teeth provide evidence of early horse domestication
“Our discovery indicates that the potential center of horse domestication is the Black Sea-Caspian steppes in the third millennium BC.”
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High workload among risk factors for Thoroughbred fatalities in Ontario – study
Researchers modeled race starts and workouts from 13 years of Ontario racing records in their study.
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Equine role in humanitarian disasters often overlooked
Researchers found equids play a critical role in recurrent and protracted crises, such as prolonged drought, and carrying supplies to isolated communities following natural disasters.
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Researchers add new twist to a riding simulator for children with cerebral palsy
Youngsters wore a virtual reality headset while using a horse-riding simulator.
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Racetrack hero reluctantly retires, aged 100
John Shear was 90 when he saved a young girl from being trampled by a runaway horse. A commemorative plaque has been unveiled, and a race is being renamed in his honor.
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Changes in gut fungi seen in horses with equine grass sickness – study
Scientists set out to identify fungi in the gastrointestinal tract of affected horses that might be responsible for the disease.
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Award nominee Peder Fredricson heads world showjumping rankings
Five-time Olympian Peder Fredricson heads showjumping’s world ranking for the first time, and he has also been shortlisted for the Best Athlete title in the FEI Awards for 2021.
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FEI’s global campaign puts focus on #HealthforHorses
“If the pandemic situation has shown the world anything, it is that we need to value our relationships and this also holds true for our relationships with the horse.”
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Study reveals possible genetic links between horse whorls and temperament
Some genes that appear to influence whorls also have known neurological and behavioral functions.
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New variant of Hendra virus confirmed in New South Wales horse
A new diagnositic test has had to be developed to detect the recently discovered variant.
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Horse racing needs team strategy to thrive, leader says
“We face major macro challenges arising from the pandemic and climate change. We must work together and harness the wealth of talent and expertise within our membership to … ensure that our sport thrives in the short, medium, and long term.”
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Science meets horse breeding: Value of biomechanics in racehorse selection outlined
Biomechanics involves the analysis of various physical aspects of a horse, from its organ function to stride balance at racing speeds, all of which can affect speed and soundness.
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Colic survival scoring system for horses developed by researchers
System includes six important variables, delivering a final score on a 12-point scale.
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