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Horses being transported to slaughter in Europe. Proposals have been put to the UK and Welsh Governments to halve the current maximum journey length to 12 hours.
Features News 

Maximum long distance horse transport limit put to UK Government

August 23, 2021August 28, 2021 Horsetalk.co.nz 6124 Views 0 Comments Slaughter

A proposal to halve the current maximum journey length to 12 hours have the support of international charity World Horse Welfare.

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Sanne Voets of The Netherlands on Demantur N.O.P. at the 2018 World Equestrian Games.
Features News 

Hot competition expected among para dressage riders at Tokyo 2020

August 23, 2021August 28, 2021 Horsetalk.co.nz 6555 Views 0 Comments Olympics 2020

There are 78 Para-Equestrian riders from 27 nations taking part in the Tokyo 2020 Paralympics. Among them, one of the sport’s most enduring athletes, a strong contender for a ‘triple-triple’ and a Para-Equestrian legend going for a record number of medals.

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"If the headache persists for longer than three months after the concussion, then you have persistent post-traumatic headache, a debilitating condition that could end up ruining your life."
News Research 

US researchers seek best way to tackle post-concussion headaches

August 23, 2021August 28, 2021 Horsetalk.co.nz 7266 Views 0 Comments Rider safety

“If the headache persists for longer than three months after the concussion, then you have persistent post-traumatic headache, a debilitating condition that could end up ruining your life.”

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Biological products derived from platelets have been extensively studied as potential therapies because they are a rich source of bioactive elements such as growth factors, which are thought to promote the healing of injured tissues.
Health News 

Platelet lysate shows promise as a broad-spectrum antimicrobial in horses – study

August 22, 2021August 28, 2021 Horsetalk.co.nz 4569 Views 0 Comments

“Our findings highlight the potential value of platelet lysate as a broad-spectrum antimicrobial deserving further, more detailed analysis.”

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Transmission electron microscope image of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), previously referred to as the 2019 novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV). The spikes on the outer edge of the virus particles resemble a crown, giving the disease its characteristic name.
Health News 

Covid-19 vaccine technology may have potential uses against equine flu – review

August 21, 2021August 28, 2021 Horsetalk.co.nz 6522 Views 0 Comments Biosecurity

“As with human influenza, the prospect of a universal equine influenza virus vaccine targeting conserved domains is tantalizingly close.”

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“Para Sports, like Para Equestrian, have shown the world that a disability is only disabling when it prevents someone from doing what they really want to do.”
Features News 

#WeThe15: Horse sport’s FEI backs global disability campaign

August 21, 2021August 28, 2021 Horsetalk.co.nz 9394 Views 0 Comments Olympics 2020

A global movement to represent the world’s 1.2 billion people with disabilities has been launched by the International Paralympic Committee

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From September 1, the whip will not be allowed to be used on the horse in consecutive strides at any stage of a race in New Zealand.
Care & Training News 

Rule changes means less whipping for NZ racehorses

August 21, 2021August 24, 2021 Horsetalk.co.nz 5508 Views 1 Comment

From September 1, the whip will not be allowed to be used on the horse in consecutive strides at any stage of a race in New Zealand.

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Copacabana sold for €32,000 at the 22nd Elite Foal Auction in Vechta.
News 

Oldenburg foal Der Hit proves a real hit, at €80,000

August 21, 2021August 28, 2021 Horsetalk.co.nz 1673 Views 0 Comments

Total turnover of the 22nd Elite Foal Auction was €1,009,000, with an average of about €17,700. But Der Hit was by far the most expensive foal.

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Saint Boy at the Minakuchi Riding Club in Shiga Prefecture on August 11.
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Shorter course, improved welfare promised for pentathlon horses

August 20, 2021August 28, 2021 Horsetalk.co.nz 9035 Views 0 Comments Olympics 2020

A simpler course with lower obstacles will be part of the “new” Modern Pentathlon format to be introduced in 2022.

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Sandro Hit (1993-2021)
Breeding News 

Influential dressage sire Sandro Hit dies at 28

August 20, 2021August 28, 2021 Horsetalk.co.nz 8654 Views 0 Comments Obituary

Leading dressage sire Sandro Hit succumbed to an infection on August 19. He was 28.

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Older horses being transported for only short distances may have altered immune responses, which could increase their susceptibility to transport-related illnesses, according to researchers.
Care & Training News 

Even short trips can alter the immune response of older horses, study shows

August 20, 2021August 28, 2021 Horsetalk.co.nz 5472 Views 0 Comments

“Future work should focus on the first 24 hours after transport initiation to determine how immune function responds during this window.

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A species of mosquito capable of spreading Japanese encephalitis virus (JEV), which can infect humans and horses, has been detected in northern Australia.
News Research 

Asian mosquito capable of spreading Japanese encephalitis virus detected in northern Australia

August 19, 2021August 28, 2021 Horsetalk.co.nz 6007 Views 0 Comments Biosecurity

“The vector is likely to be already established in northern Australia,” according to researchers.

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Equine Guelph's Equine Business 101 is free until September 20 for those looking to improve their business acumen to start their professional careers in the horse industry or take their current operations to the next level.
Education & Entertainment 

On-demand equine business course offered for free

August 19, 2021 Horsetalk.co.nz 5393 Views 0 Comments

Equine Guelph’s Equine Business 101 is free until September 20 for those looking to improve their business acumen to start their professional careers in the horse industry or take their current operations to the next level. 

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Donkeys take on the heavy burden of carrying water for their owners in many countries.
Culture News 

Crucial role of equines highlighted at World Water Week

August 19, 2021August 22, 2021 Horsetalk.co.nz 8526 Views 0 Comments

“In a world of technological innovation, the traditional use of donkeys for collecting water and other resources, carrying out agricultural tasks and environmental management is not always recognised.”

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A sweet pony named Doughnut is looking for a new home where he can hang out with equines his own age.
Features News 

One-eyed, super-cute pony Doughnut seeking a new home

August 18, 2021August 22, 2021 Horsetalk.co.nz 4598 Views 0 Comments

Doughnut, 21, is on the mend after having an eye removed. The 11.2hh native pony is looking for a new home with ponies close to his own age.

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The free CHIO Aachen app.
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Aachen horse show goes paperless in new sustainability initiative

August 18, 2021 Horsetalk.co.nz 1610 Views 0 Comments

No more paper or plastic bags at Aachen as show strives to avoid waste and improve sustainability.

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A research team at the University of Kentucky is working on a study to learn if additional starch or sugar in a horse's diet is the main driver for the insulin response seen in Equine Metabolic Syndrome (EMS).
Health Latest News 

Researchers investigate cause of insulin response in equine metabolic syndrome

August 18, 2021 Horsetalk.co.nz 5288 Views 0 Comments Laminitis

“When combined with other work showing the potential effects of other nutrients on the insulin response, such as oil inclusion, these results should help with the development of rations that decrease the risk of endocrinopathic laminitis.”

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The positioning of the electrodes on the Standbardbreds used in the study.
Health Latest News 

Arrhythmias common in poorly performing Standardbred horses, findings show

August 17, 2021 Horsetalk.co.nz 5349 Views 0 Comments

In sport horses, cardiovascular problems represent the third cause of poor performance after musculoskeletal and respiratory disorders.

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A $60,000 grant to the Kentucky Humane Society from the ASPCA will be used to help owners find the best next steps for their horses.
News 

$60K for new horse rehoming initiatives

August 17, 2021August 18, 2021 Horsetalk.co.nz 1822 Views 0 Comments

“Owners want the best for their horses, but unfortunately, horses often fall through the cracks.”

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"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."
News Research 

Long-term failure to reduce the risk of brain injury in sport criticised in British report

August 16, 2021August 18, 2021 Horsetalk.co.nz 5549 Views 0 Comments Rider safety

“What is astounding is that when it comes to reducing the risks of brain injury, sport has been allowed to mark its own homework.”

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