Da Vinci horse drawing is probably a dog, say experts
The layout of the major blood vessels in the anatomical drawing rule out the possibility that it depicts a horse, according to researchers.
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Poldark’s Demelza praises equine star in TV series
As the final Poldark series nears, Eleanor Tomlinson highlights the vital role of horses, past and present.
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Eclipse’s skeleton to join Whistlejacket for rare Stubbs show
Famous racehorse’s skeleton will take centre stage alongside famous works by renowned equine artist.
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Evidence of bit use in a donkey dates back 4700 years
Donkeys in the ancient Near East were in bits long before the arrival of horses in the region, evidence suggests.
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£2m expected for famous Munnings hunting work
Several works by celebrated British equestrian artist Sir Alfred Munnings up for auction in London.
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New protections for equines working in “poor man’s tequila” industry
International charities get together to support donkeys and mules working in Oaxaca State in Mexico.
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New ceremony for Queen’s equestrian statue
New location for Queen Elizabeth II Equestrian Monument as Canada’s Parliament Hill undergoes a revamp.
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Horse images cut into stone said to be 12,000 years old
Stone has been linked to a hunter-gatherer culture that occupied southern France and northern Spain.
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Da Vinci wasn’t horsing around: He may have had ADHD, according to experts
Could Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) explain Leonardo da Vinci’s difficulty in finishing works?
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Phar Lap’s shoes, bridle fetch $A34,000 at auction
Phar Lap’s legacy still strong as dozens of items sell at auction in Australia.
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Phar Lap collection going under the hammer
$30,000 expected for a pair of Phar Lap’s shoes in major sale of memorabilia.
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Extinct horse species ranged further and survived longer than first thought
Jun-Xia Yuan and his colleagues retrieved three near-complete mitochondrial genomes from the specimens.
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Charity makes impassioned plea to save Nigeria’s donkeys from skin trade
“Nigeria’s donkey population is being cut down and harvested like maize on an industrial scale for their skins.”
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OIE steps in to help fight global donkey skin trade
World Organisation for Animal Health calls for better implementation of OIE standards to help protect the welfare of donkeys, who are at risk due to the global trade in donkey skins, especially in Africa.
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Why ecosystems need horses and their cousins: Renowned ecologist brings message to NZ
Wild horse authority Craig Downer to share ecological message with New Zealanders.
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Ancient genes reveal the last 5000 years of horse history
Huge team of researchers involved in ground-breaking study of horse genetics going back thousands of years.
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Groups rally for new plan to save America’s wild horses
Several leading animal advocacy groups have announced their support for a new, four-pronged proposal for the care of wild horses
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Into the light: Rescued pony star of photo shoot
Fine art photographer Ramon Casares captures the essence of Coconut, a pony with a bright future.
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Sale of rare “Horse and Rider” marks 500th anniversary of Leonardo’s death
28cm bronze and mold made from original beeswax figure going up for auction in the US in November.
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Ground-breaking NZ jockey Linda Jones lends name to new retirement village
Ryman Healthcare has named its new retirement village in honour of New Zealand’s most famous female jockey, Linda Jones MBE.
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