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The funding covers a variety of schemes, such as mare upgrades, X-ray screening, breaking and schooling, embryo transfer, and stallion health screening.
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Horse Sport Ireland makes €9 government budget request

October 4, 2021 Horsetalk.co.nz 6642 Views 0 Comments

Budgetary ask of €1.2 million for the Irish Sport Horse industry, and €7.8 million for a national training centre.

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The funding will contribute to continued progress through the National Horse Traceability Working Group, established in 2020.
Culture Latest News 

State involvement a key driver in the popularity of horse riding in Sweden – study

October 3, 2021 Horsetalk.co.nz 8761 Views 2 Comments

“We wanted to understand why equestrian sport has become more of a classless sport in Sweden than it is in many other countries.”

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Findings suggest that the pancreas in newborn foals has a high insulin secretory capacity in order to favor energy conservation.
Breeding Latest News 

Several pathogens potentially linked to equine abortions in study

October 3, 2021October 3, 2021 Horsetalk.co.nz 8313 Views 0 Comments

University of Melbourne researchers tested material from 49 equine abortion cases and 8 samples from foetal membranes from normal deliveries.

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Rood & Riddle has bought an equine hospital and adjacent property on South Shore Blvd. formerly used by Wellington Equine Associates.
Education & Entertainment 

Vet hospital’s equine education seminar to be live streamed

October 3, 2021October 3, 2021 Horsetalk.co.nz 6921 Views 0 Comments

Questions put to the expert panel of “Rood & Riddle Responds” will be answered by a surgeon, an internal medicine expert, a reproduction specialist, and a breeding farm practitioner.

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Josh was found to have a painful hoof crack. He was also suffering from laminitis.
Features Latest News 

Josh on the mend after poor lockdown hoof care

October 3, 2021October 3, 2021 Horsetalk.co.nz 7569 Views 0 Comments

Josh’s owner had taken on the task of trimming his hooves himself, rather than relying on a professional farrier.

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"An important application of rein tension measurements lies in their use as a tool to improve equestrianism and horse welfare," researchers say.
Care & Training Latest News 

Guidance given on horse rein-tension studies in fresh review

October 2, 2021October 2, 2021 Horsetalk.co.nz 7381 Views 0 Comments

“An important application of rein tension measurements lies in their use as a tool to improve equestrianism and horse welfare.”

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The contribution of working equines to the green energy initiative has been highlighted at an EU event.
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“Green” horses: Spotlight on working equines in sustainable development

October 2, 2021October 5, 2021 Horsetalk.co.nz 7570 Views 0 Comments

The International Coalition of Working Equids has highlighted the crucial role working horses, donkeys and mules play in supporting sustainable development at a European Union event.

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The Quarter horse in California mounted an immune response to the virus, but showed no signs of illness.
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Little consensus around valid measures for the emotional state of horses – review

October 1, 2021 Horsetalk.co.nz 8316 Views 0 Comments

“Promotion of horses as companions, rather than simply a mechanism for fun, may improve the attention to welfare.”

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An online questionnaire, open to anyone involved in British racing, has opened to help identify environmental activity, expertise and interest across British racing and breeding.
Health Latest News 

Racing body steps up to re-establish Britain’s equine disease surveillance

October 1, 2021October 1, 2021 Horsetalk.co.nz 7262 Views 0 Comments

Britain’s Horserace Betting Levy Board is working to re-establish the equine infectious disease surveillance work that had been performed by the Animal Health Trust (AHT) until its closure last year. It will benefit all horses, not just thoroughbreds.

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In the sequel to the Trauma-Focused Equine Assisted Services Fireside Chat, EAS practitioners Molly DePrekel and Dr Nancy Coyne will discuss incorporating trauma-informed care and working with equines.
Features Latest News 

Intriguing questions arise around selection criteria for therapy horses

September 30, 2021 Horsetalk.co.nz 7837 Views 0 Comments EAS

Study findings indicate there may be some nuanced considerations in selecting horses for therapeutic programs.

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“Vole au Vent” painted by French artist Jérôme Mesnager.
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Big blue horse joins FEI family, thanks to charity partner

September 30, 2021 Horsetalk.co.nz 6807 Views 0 Comments

“Vole au Vent”, a life-sized horse sculpture by French street artist Jérôme Mesnager, has been presented to the FEI by JustWorld International.

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Challis Wild Horses in the Central Idaho high desert.
Education & Entertainment 

Idaho mustangs featured in new wild horse documentary

September 30, 2021September 30, 2021 Horsetalk.co.nz 8315 Views 0 Comments Wild horses

“Off The Beaten Path: Wild Mustangs” features the work of Wild Love Preserve in Idaho, which takes in horses from the BLM Challis roundups that do not get adopted elsewhere.

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Elderly horses and those with ongoing orthopaedic problems divide up their days much the same way as their healthy counterparts, researchers report.
Care & Training Latest News 

Daily time budgets for elderly horses and those with orthopaedic issues explored in study

September 29, 2021 Horsetalk.co.nz 7361 Views 0 Comments

The study horses exhibited behaviour time budgets equivalent to healthy adult controls, researchers reported.

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GPS data indicates that the three cheetahs died in the Namib Desert after feeding on a mountain zebra that tested positive for the disease.
Latest News Research 

Infected zebra likely cause of anthrax deaths in cheetahs

September 29, 2021September 29, 2021 Horsetalk.co.nz 8142 Views 0 Comments Zebras & asses

GPS data indicates that the three cheetahs died in the Namib Desert after feeding on a mountain zebra that tested positive for the disease.

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The researchers received so many reports of equids opening doors or gates that a more specific questionnaire on this behaviour was developed.
Care & Training Latest News 

Horses can be innovators, especially when well looked after, study finds

September 28, 2021 Horsetalk.co.nz 8878 Views 0 Comments

The researchers received so many reports of equids opening doors or gates that a more specific questionnaire on this behaviour was developed.

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Arko and Nick Skelton at the 2004 Olympic Games.
Breeding Latest News 

Clone of Nick Skelton’s famous jumping stallion Arko born

September 28, 2021September 29, 2021 Horsetalk.co.nz 14975 Views 0 Comments Clones

Europe’s leading showjumper in 2004, 2005 and 2006 died in January, but his genetics will live on with a clone who was born in Britain last month.

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A 90-minute "spellbinding arena theatre" show over four nights will feature more than 500 horses and more than 1000 performers.
Features News 

Mega horse show planned for Queen’s platinum jubilee

September 27, 2021October 2, 2021 Horsetalk.co.nz 8281 Views 0 Comments

A 90-minute “spellbinding arena theatre” show over four nights will feature more than 500 horses and more than 1000 performers.

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The viruses have a wide global spread, with seroprevalence reported in several important species.
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$600K in grants awarded for horses in need

September 27, 2021September 29, 2021 Horsetalk.co.nz 7343 Views 0 Comments

The Equus Foundation has made $631,000 in grants, including awards of new and gently used riding apparel valued at $313,864.

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Study results reveal a need to increase rider awareness of head injuries and more education on helmet use, care and replacement.
Latest News Research 

Normal concussion recovery could take up to a month, researchers find

September 26, 2021 Horsetalk.co.nz 8745 Views 0 Comments Rider safety

“Our paper suggests that 28 days more fully encapsulates the recovery process.”

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FEI's General Assembly will again be a hybrid event, and will be hosted in Cape Town.
Health News 

FEI brings in new equine herpesvirus bylaws for Europe

September 26, 2021September 30, 2021 Horsetalk.co.nz 8421 Views 0 Comments Biosecurity

From October 1, the FEI will impose sanctions for non-compliance with EHV-1 related requirements in mainland Europe.

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