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An American Cream Draft Horse
Culture News 

Rare equine breeds feature on US heritage stamp series

August 1, 2021August 1, 2021 Horsetalk.co.nz 7404 Views 0 Comments Rare breeds

The status of the American Cream Draft Horse and the American Mammoth Jackstock is critical, with fewer than 200 annual registrations.

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The researchers set out to learn about the potential for drone use in livestock management, using the technology to observe horse behavior and verify the appropriate horse–drone distance for aerial behavioral observations.
Care & Training Features News 

Drones put to the test in observing horses

August 1, 2021August 3, 2021 Horsetalk.co.nz 3030 Views 0 Comments

Researchers in Japan set out to learn about the potential for drone use in livestock management.

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News Research 

Tests paint picture of exposure to common viruses in partially isolated horse herd

July 31, 2021August 1, 2021 Horsetalk.co.nz 4874 Views 0 Comments

Study centred on 20 Hucul horses, a primitive breed from the Carpathian Mountains.

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Insulin problems and laminitis risk are associated with alterations in the glycerophospholipid and glucose metabolism in ponies, researchers have found.
Care & Training News 

Is the sugar metabolite methylglyoxal the villain in laminitis in horses?

July 30, 2021July 30, 2021 Horsetalk.co.nz 5225 Views 0 Comments Laminitis

Findings of laboratory study point to the role of methylglyxol in weakening the hoof structure.

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Education & Entertainment 

Watch and learn: How learning theory can help with equine restraint

July 30, 2021July 30, 2021 Horsetalk.co.nz 5972 Views 0 Comments

Dr Gemma Pearson shows how to restrain horses using learning theory, a highly effective method that can transform equine behaviour.

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Tick-borne encephalitis is capable of causing neurological signs in humans and animals. Pictured is Ixodes ricinus.
Care & Training News 

Horse in Switzerland with neurological issues diagnosed with tick-borne encephalitis

July 29, 2021July 29, 2021 Horsetalk.co.nz 2832 Views 0 Comments

The horse in the case study responded well to a combination of anti-inflammatory drugs and anti-oxidative therapy.

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"High-starch diets should be avoided in favour of fibre-based diets with the goal of safeguarding gut health in horses," the researchers said.
Health News 

Horse diets should take into account the fermentation factor, findings suggest

July 28, 2021 Horsetalk.co.nz 3052 Views 0 Comments

“There is a need to evaluate the fermentation of diets, rather than predicting from the values of pure ingredients.”

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The United States Equestrian Team (USET) Foundation has added Jennifer Gates, Kristi Mitchem, and Ann Thompson to its Board of Trustees this year.
Features News 

Germany nabs Olympic team dressage gold over USA; Brits win bronze

July 28, 2021August 20, 2021 Louise Parkes 2644 Views 1 Comment Olympics 2020

Germany has again taken out the gold in the team dressage competition, with Isabell Werth, Dorothee Schneider, and Jessica von Bredow-Werndl posting top scores.

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A new project aims to increase knowledge of the equine microbiome to improve overall horse health.
Health News 

Horses can be infected with equine parvovirus-hepatitis for years, study finds

July 27, 2021 Horsetalk.co.nz 2173 Views 0 Comments

Researchers also find evidence that donkeys can be infected by the virus, but not zebras or humans.

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Horses are being monitored while they work using thermal imaging cameras at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games.
Features News 

Olympic horses in lap of luxury in Tokyo

July 27, 2021July 31, 2021 Horsetalk.co.nz 2946 Views 1 Comment Olympics 2020

Equine Olympians are staying in air-conditioned comfort, and there are many heat-beating measures in place to help them perform their best.

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Starting this September Horses Inside Out launches a new series of four online lecture demonstrations.
Education & Entertainment 

Webinar series to explore equine movement and anatomy

July 27, 2021 Horsetalk.co.nz 5331 Views 0 Comments

The first episode of the Horses Inside Out webinar series will look at the principles of equine movement.

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Great Britain's Charlotte Dujardin and Gio produced a fabulous test in the Grand Prix Team and Individual qualifier at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games at the Baji Koen Equestrian Park.
News 

Germans dominate Olympic dressage arena as team finale looms

July 26, 2021August 4, 2021 Horsetalk.co.nz 3168 Views 0 Comments Olympics 2020

Germany is on top of the dressage teams leaderboard but Great Britain and Denmark are close behind. But all will start from scratch for the medal decider on Tuesday.

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Heike Holstein and Sambuca on the second day of the dressage qualifying rounds during the 2020 Tokyo Summer Olympic Games in Tokyo, Japan. Irish team members are wearing a yellow ribbon in commemoration of Tiggy Hancock.
Features News 

Riding for Tiggy: Ireland’s Olympic team commemorates young rider

July 26, 2021August 1, 2021 Horsetalk.co.nz 3753 Views 0 Comments Olympics 2020

All Irish riders at the Games are wearing yellow ribbons in commemoration of the loss of young Irish eventer Tiggy Hancock in June.

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A tiny biting midge, left, beside a mosquito.
Health News 

Call for active surveillance of West Nile Virus in Brazil

July 26, 2021July 26, 2021 Horsetalk.co.nz 4185 Views 0 Comments Biosecurity

“The occurrence of a West Nile Virus outbreak affecting humans in Brazil may simply be a matter of time,” the study team cautions.

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Seeking to ease tension in your horse? This 10-minute soundtrack might do the trick.
Care & Training News 

Wheat straw put to the test in a dietary study in horses

July 25, 2021 Horsetalk.co.nz 5137 Views 0 Comments

Wheat straw may be beneficial for horses with low energy needs, but more research is needed.

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British study explored the human aspect of horse care, looking at how the pandemic affected the wellbeing equestrian stakeholders.
Features News 

Covid restrictions a real struggle for some in horse community, but others did OK

July 24, 2021 Horsetalk.co.nz 2308 Views 0 Comments

British study explored the human aspect of horse care, looking at how the pandemic affected the wellbeing of equestrian stakeholders.

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How the Elium® composite helmet is moulded (a) and produced (b), resulting in a manufactured composite helmet shell (c).
News Research 

New, tougher material could be the future of horse riding helmets

July 24, 2021 Horsetalk.co.nz 6951 Views 0 Comments Rider safety

The new helmet prototype has higher energy absorption, reducing the amount of energy transferred to the head in the event of an accident and lowering the chances of serious injury.

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Edwina Tops-Alexander pictured at the 2016 Rio Games.
News 

Aust jumpers get Olympic nod to ride as individuals

July 24, 2021July 24, 2021 Horsetalk.co.nz 1950 Views 0 Comments Olympics 2020

Olympic committee permits showjumpers Edwina Tops-Alexander and Katie Laurie to ride as individuals at the Tokyo 2020 Games.

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Side reins and the like can be an invaluable training aid, but there are risks from inappropriate use, say researchers.
Care & Training News 

Risks in using side reins on horses identified in study

July 23, 2021 Horsetalk.co.nz 8206 Views 0 Comments Horse abuse, Rollkur

Auxiliary reins can be an invaluable training aid, but there are risks from inappropriate use, say researchers.

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Freddie Fox, the face of Horses Inside Out, has died at the age of 24.
Features News 

Famous equine anatomy model horse Freddie Fox dies at 24

July 23, 2021July 27, 2021 Horsetalk.co.nz 2831 Views 0 Comments Obituary

Owner of famous “painted horse” pays tribute to the popular equine star.

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