Hippotherapy helped mobility of children with cerebral palsy in pilot study
“The horse’s movement at the walk are consistent, cyclical, rhythmical, reciprocal and multi-dimensional, all of which can facilitate motor learning.”
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Features
Equestrian features from around the world.
Starved and lice-ridden, rescued mare defies the odds
An emaciated pony mare who was riddled with lice when she was rescued from a field in Britain earlier this year gave birth to a filly foal who is thriving in the care of World Horse Welfare.
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Working animals should be included in public policies and regulations – review
Draught animals sustainable in terms of global warming and the use of non-renewable energy when compared with agricultural machinery.
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The human cost of leather: Child labour rampant in industry, study finds
Leather is Bangladesh’s second-highest export earner, but a study has found that children as young as seven years are working long hours in the industry, and using hazardous chemicals and heavy machinery.
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Racing charities combine to bring horses to care homes
Racing charities Greatwood and Retraining of Racehorses are working with Racing Together to bring thoroughbreds into care homes to explore and measure the impact on, and the benefit to physical and mental health.
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Ireland readies to undertake first equine census
The first annual census of equines in Ireland is scheduled to take place at the end of the year.
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Stop killing our donkeys! Kenyan owners demand Government ban
“Commercialised slaughter of donkeys in Kenya has led to increased donkey theft, loss of donkey-supported livelihoods, poaching and bush slaughter.”
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Vet schools should prepare students for animal death and owner grief – study
A range of actions could be put in place before, during and after veterinary school to address the wellbeing issues, researchers suggest.
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Prestigious award recognises efforts behind racing’s integrity act
Dr Nancy Cox and Len Coleman recognised for their efforts in co-chairing the nominating committee of the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority.
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Tokyo’s Olympic equestrian legacy promises accessibility and inclusion
The Japan Racing Association, which runs the Tokyo 2020 Olympic equestrian centre, has far-reaching plans to ensure barrier-free access to horse sport and its long-term development.
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Horse ambulance a life saver for winning race filly Keisha
A quick-thinking driver and a custom-built horse ambulance helped save the life of a filly who sustained a fractured tibia mid race.
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From abandoned foal to YouTube star: Teeny, tiny Duke makes his debut
Equestrian vlogger This Esme shares her first week with rescued Welshie Duke, a tiny pony with a huge personality.
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The amazing “sixth sense” of para-equestrian horses
“As living beings with thoughts and feelings of their own, horses are extremely sensitive to the specific needs of an athlete’s disability, and are highly perceptive to verbal and non-verbal cues.”
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Grazing horses benefit butterflies in Czech conservation initiative
The presence of horses, cattle and bison presumably increased butterfly species richness and abundance by altering vegetation conditions.
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Para riders prepare to strut their freestyle stuff at Tokyo 2020
“When the horse, rider and music all come together in a perfect fit, that’s when the magic happens.”
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Showjumping’s “comeback king” Flexible dies at 25
Flexible, who has died peacefully in his paddock, overcame three potentially career-ending health issues to stay at the top of the game.
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Arabian horse breeder, Rolling Stone drummer Charlie Watts dies at 80
Best known for being part of one of the world’s most enduring rock bands, Charlie Watts was also well known in equestrian circles for the breeding of Polish Arabian horses.
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FDA on ivermectin use for Covid: “You are not a horse. Stop it”
“Animal drugs are often highly concentrated because they are used for large animals like horses and cows, which can weigh a lot more than we do. Such high doses can be highly toxic in humans.”
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Maximum long distance horse transport limit put to UK Government
A proposal to halve the current maximum journey length to 12 hours have the support of international charity World Horse Welfare.
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Hot competition expected among para dressage riders at Tokyo 2020
There are 78 Para-Equestrian riders from 27 nations taking part in the Tokyo 2020 Paralympics. Among them, one of the sport’s most enduring athletes, a strong contender for a ‘triple-triple’ and a Para-Equestrian legend going for a record number of medals.
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