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The EU will recognise all UK studbooks once the post-Brexit transition period ends on December 31, but British Equestrian is recommending delaying trips until the new process is “bedded in”.
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Spain’s Marco Fuste, one of the best-known figures on the international showjumping circuit, will take up the role of Jumping Director on February 1, 2021.
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Hermès has given step-by-step instructions on creating a giant origami horse to place under your Christmas tree.
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Researchers set out to evaluate oxidative stress parameters in the horses in relation to their housing conditions, presence of stereotypies, age, sex and breed.
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“Apart from antigenic differences between vaccine and field strain, other aspects of the vaccine may also play an important role in determining field efficacy.”
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Della and Mary had their own Christmas miracle after being rescued from squalid conditions in England.
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Paddock-level management and farm structure were key drivers in the quality of grasslands in the German study, not socio-economic factors.
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Golf driving range to take back seat to Badminton dressage and jumping next year, as event runs behind closed doors.
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A handful of long-staying equine residents at Blue Cross looking for special homes in time for Christmas.
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“Screening for genetic diseases such as Warmblood fragile foal syndrome is not only of significant economic importance but it is also essential to avoid animal suffering.”
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Researchers in the US and The Netherlands are exploring megaesophagus and aortic rupture in the Friesian breed.
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Findings highlight the importance of effective and humane in-hand training. Horses who are well-behaved in-hand will likely be better behaved under saddle.
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Cloud-based system gives trainers and stable staff instant access to all details of the horses in their care.
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EVSNET (Equine Veterinary Surveillance Network for the UK Equine Population) will use health data from diagnostic laboratories and veterinary practices.
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White filly Sodashi is the first of her colour win a Group One race after she took out a 1600m race for two-year-olds in Japan at the weekend.
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Use of behavioural scale could identify horses who may benefit from veterinary investigation and treatment, potentially resulting in better performance and welfare.
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FEI Board makes key decisions on the allocation and bidding for FEI Championships.
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“I believe that education and communication with the athletes and their entourage are key to improving horse welfare in the discipline internationally.”
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Try your luck at completing this jigsaw showing old-time horse sports, including jumping, dressage and carriage driving.
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Over six years, 263 deworming doses were given to the 93 horses and ponies in the study, compared to 757 treatments that would have been given under a calendar-based regime.
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