Hot under the collar: Risks of horse halters highlighted in British study
A horse being injured as a result of wearing a head collar was reported by 31% of survey respondents.
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Band of brothers: Stallions can be kept together provided conditions are right – review
“It only poses a risk for injuries if the necessary requirements for this type of husbandry are not taken into account.”
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Runners sought to make a (London) marathon effort for donkeys
Keen runners looking for a cause and a place in this year’s London Marathon are invited to help out The Donkey Sanctuary as part of its team. A “virtual London Marathon” where runners choose their own course is also an option.
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Equine vet body earns sustainability accreditation
British Equine Veterinary Association achieves bronze level accreditation from Investors in the Environment (iiE), with silver in its sights by 2022.
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Court overturns 20-year suspension imposed on endurance rider by FEI Tribunal
Court rules that all findings and sanctions imposed by the FEI Tribunal in a high-profile case to be “ill-founded”, and orders that they be set aside.
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New FEI communications director named; Grania Willis to retire
Olivia Robinson, who has been with the FEI for 15 years, will step into the role on June 1.
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Salivary changes identified in horses with colic
“Compared to blood or urine, the main advantage of saliva is its easy and noninvasive collection,” the researchers said.
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Covid-19 claims legendary Indian equestrian figure Col. Gulam Khan
Colonel Gulam Mohammad Khan won eventing gold and silver at the 1982 Asian Games, and many other national titles. He was also an official and coach.
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Free webinars to give “deep dive” into equine pain and lameness
Four webinars this month will cover pain recognition and management in colic and orthopedic cases, and diagnosis and treatment of navicular syndrome and digital flexor tendon sheath cases.
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A life worth living: Insights into the care of older horses revealed in study
Seven common themes in owner decision-making around older horses are identified by University of Liverpool researchers.
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Thoroughbred racing urged to be “a caring, sustainable industry”
“We want to see aftercare structurally embedded in the racing business model of every country and in the heart of every racing participant. A caring industry will be a sustainable industry.”
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Jet-setting Price takes out Strzegom horse trials feature with Vitali
World number two eventer Tim Price takes out the feature event at the Strzegom Spring Open.
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Well-digging exploits of horses and donkeys benefit other desert species – study
“We report on an overlooked form of ecosystem engineering by donkeys and horses.”
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Some breeds show increased vulnerability to EHV-related neurological problems – study
German researchers focused on an outbreak of equine herpesvirus-1 in an unvaccinated herd comprising multiple breeds.
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“Smart” saddle wins prestigious innovation award
Solution Saddles’ flexible “Smart” saddle thought to be the first saddle to receive a Queens Award for Innovation.
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“One ideas” conference from Alltech offers equine sessions
Alltech’s flagship event aims to be an invaluable industry resource, providing innovative ideas, inspiration and motivation through world-class speakers and unmatched content.
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Do you see what I see? Seeing the world through the eyes of a horse
Alan Hook is leading a project that takes us some way toward understanding the visual world of the horse.
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Dressage horses star in Daddy Yankee’s “El Pony” music video
The King of Reggaetón’s equestrian-themed second hit single features four FEI-level dressage horses in its music video, and it’s had more than 12 million views in a week.
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A seismic day for animal welfare in Britain: Maximum jail terms jump for worst offences
New law provides courts with the opportunity to hand out much heftier sentences that are in line with other countries.
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Was Phar Lap killed by gangsters? Fresh research explores which conspiracies people believe in and why
“These are some classic conspiracy theories that almost everyone has heard about, and a sizeable number of people agree with.”
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