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Da Vinci horse drawing is probably a dog, say experts

July 13, 2019July 21, 2019 Horsetalk.co.nz 6701 Views 0 Comments History

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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Aidan Turner during the filming of Poldark on the Cornwall coast.
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Poldark’s Demelza praises equine star in TV series

July 11, 2019July 21, 2019 Horsetalk.co.nz 8256 Views 0 Comments

As the final Poldark series nears, Eleanor Tomlinson highlights the vital role of horses, past and present.

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Eclipse, from a painting by George Stubbs.
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Eclipse’s skeleton to join Whistlejacket for rare Stubbs show

July 9, 2019July 21, 2019 Horsetalk.co.nz 5720 Views 0 Comments

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

June 23, 2019June 28, 2019 Horsetalk.co.nz 4554 Views 0 Comments History

Donkeys in the ancient Near East were in bits long before the arrival of horses in the region, evidence suggests.

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The Bramham Moor Hounds at Weeton Whin is expected to fetch between £1.5 million and £2 million at auction in London on July 11.
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£2m expected for famous Munnings hunting work

June 20, 2019June 27, 2019 Horsetalk.co.nz 4235 Views 0 Comments

Several works by celebrated British equestrian artist Sir Alfred Munnings up for auction in London.

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A mule at work grinding piñas during the production of mezcal.
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New protections for equines working in “poor man’s tequila” industry

June 14, 2019June 19, 2019 Horsetalk.co.nz 4510 Views 0 Comments

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

June 11, 2019June 19, 2019 Horsetalk.co.nz 4467 Views 0 Comments History

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

June 9, 2019June 11, 2019 Horsetalk.co.nz 3966 Views 0 Comments History

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

June 8, 2019June 11, 2019 Horsetalk.co.nz 4954 Views 0 Comments History

Could Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) explain Leonardo da Vinci’s difficulty in finishing works?

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Phar Lap's bridle from the 1930-31 season has sold for $9000 at Auction in Australia.
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Phar Lap’s shoes, bridle fetch $A34,000 at auction

May 29, 2019June 11, 2019 Horsetalk.co.nz 3556 Views 0 Comments Phar Lap

Phar Lap’s legacy still strong as dozens of items sell at auction in Australia.

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A window mounted original photograph of Phar Lap at the 1930 Melbourne Cup with the official programme has a pre auction estimate of $12,000.
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Phar Lap collection going under the hammer

May 18, 2019June 11, 2019 Horsetalk.co.nz 3329 Views 0 Comments Phar Lap

$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

May 18, 2019June 11, 2019 Horsetalk.co.nz 2927 Views 0 Comments History

Jun-Xia Yuan and his colleagues retrieved three near-complete mitochondrial genomes from the specimens.

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African donkeys seeking shade while taking a break from their work. The ejiao trade is threatening their very survival.
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Charity makes impassioned plea to save Nigeria’s donkeys from skin trade

May 16, 2019June 11, 2019 Horsetalk.co.nz 4149 Views 1 Comment

“Nigeria’s donkey population is being cut down and harvested like maize on an industrial scale for their skins.”     

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Donkeys may be of direct or indirect use in production and commercial activities. Specifically, they contribute to agricultural production and food security by transporting water and fodder for other livestock, firewood and other daily needs to the homestead and agricultural products to the market.
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OIE steps in to help fight global donkey skin trade

May 9, 2019May 11, 2019 Horsetalk.co.nz 4842 Views 0 Comments

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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Attention All: Wild horses on the Flowery Range in Nevada. The area is a mountain range associated with the Virginia Range in Storey County, and is named on account of wildflowers which bloom when watered by melting snow.
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Why ecosystems need horses and their cousins: Renowned ecologist brings message to NZ

May 6, 2019October 7, 2019 Horsetalk.co.nz 8280 Views 3 Comments Wild horses

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

May 4, 2019May 7, 2019 Horsetalk.co.nz 4175 Views 0 Comments History

Huge team of researchers involved in ground-breaking study of horse genetics going back thousands of years.

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Wild horses at Return to Freedom's San Luis Obispo, California, satellite sanctuary. 
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Groups rally for new plan to save America’s wild horses

April 23, 2019April 24, 2019 Horsetalk.co.nz 6813 Views 2 Comments 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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Coconut's repertoire includes bowing.
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Into the light: Rescued pony star of photo shoot

April 21, 2019April 25, 2019 Horsetalk.co.nz 4293 Views 0 Comments

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

April 19, 2019April 25, 2019 Horsetalk.co.nz 4875 Views 0 Comments History

28cm bronze and mold made from original beeswax figure going up for auction in the US in November.

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Linda Jones with Ryman Healthcare chief executive Gordon MacLeod at the opening of the new retirement village named after the former jockey.
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Ground-breaking NZ jockey Linda Jones lends name to new retirement village

April 13, 2019April 18, 2019 Horsetalk.co.nz 6095 Views 0 Comments

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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