The migrant horse-owning community where no-one lived beyond 50
“They had been buried with the full cycle of rituals, including funerary equipment and sacrifice of livestock, sheep. Adults were mainly buried with cows, horses and dogs.”
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Antidepressant residues in dumped waste led to endurance horse’s failed drug test
US rider exonerated after showing that the drug was most likely present in grass and water at a ride site in Canada.
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Horse given anabolic steroid without rider’s knowledge, FEI Tribunal told
Fine and disqualification for rider in case, the circumstances of which were described as exceptional by the FEI.
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Santorini mayor pledges help for tourism industry donkeys
Plan follows assessment of welfare, working conditions and socio-economic value of the donkeys and mules on popular Greek island.
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Forage alternatives: What to feed horses when hay and grass are short
There are numerous hay and haylage alternatives that can replace or extend your forage supply.
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“Safe Sport” training ruled mandatory for US riders
Mandatory Safe Sport training for all riders over 18 competing in US Equestrian Federation events.
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Medicinal cannabis: There was a time when horses had a high old time on dope
A product called Cannabis Americana was once the go-to substance for treating colic, with even the US War Department recommending its use.
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New treatment for lame horses hailed as an important advance in medicine
“This innovative work is truly exciting, not just for veterinary medicine but also in human medicine.”
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Track closures face New Zealand thoroughbred racing industry
New Zealand would be left with 27 venues for thoroughbred racing by the 2026-27 season.
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Brains as well as brawn: The secret to success in harness racing horses
Intelligence appears to be a key element in the success of harness racing horses, fresh research suggests.
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Surveys suggest horse vets now more open to complementary therapies
The findings are based on two vet surveys taken 10 years apart in Europe.
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Secretariat’s derby shoe fetches record $80K at auction
Record price for 1973 Kentucky Derby shoe authenticated by Lucien Laurin.
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New A-to-Z guide targets endurance cheats
The group Clean Endurance says that many FEI rules in endurance are still being openly and routinely broken.
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Groom’s error led to endurance horse’s positive drug test, tribunal told
Only a brief explanation was provided to the FEI Tribunal, laying the blame on a groom’s error.
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Jonty Evans back in UK, “humbled by support” from well-wishers
Injured eventing rider passed fit to go home from Ireland after cross-country accident.
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Endurance horse tested positive for “cocktail” of five controlled medications
Fine and suspension for Pakistan-registered rider of a the horse in a 120km Dubai race.
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Stamp of approval for Winx’s 26th consecutive race win
Winx breaks Australian race record and a special postal issue marks the achievement.
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Gut risks arising from NSAID use in horses highlighted in study
Two non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) commonly given to horses were found to alter the all-important bacterial profile in the gut.
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WEG puts spotlight on wild horses at Equus Film Festival
World Equestrian Games to offer an equine extravaganza of shows, movies, and performances – besides the competition, that is.
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Art buyers expected to pony up big bucks for “Pony”
On closer inspection “Pony” is a painting laced with historical reference and elegant structure.
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