How horse hitching posts in China became cultural treasures
“Some of its original functions vanished, and the value changed from a practical implement to a standard of wealth, good taste and culture.”
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A tribute to Basha: Long rider’s legacy will endure
What a team they were, the O’Reilly’s, and will continue to be, for their work will live on, far beyond the dream of the World Ride that will be left for others to complete.
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£1m sought to save a slice of London’s equine history
Urban equestrian centre Park Lane Stables is fundraising to be able to stay in its historic London premises.
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Are you brave in the saddle? If not, you risk being belittled and excluded, study finds
“At times, some of my participants seemed to revel in the physical risk involved in handling and riding horses.”
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It’s snow time! Donkeys enjoy a brief winter frolic
Snowy fields are a nice place to visit briefly, but donkeys prefer to stay toasty and warm inside when the weather is bad.
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Philly program offers fresh start for US city’s “Concrete Cowboys”
“If your child wants to learn how to ride but you can’t afford it, there will be a program for that. There will be recreational programs for those that just want to be around horses. This new facility will provide a safe environment for everyone in the community to be able to enjoy.”
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Helmet-wearing appears to affect decision-making around risk, study finds
This reduction was noted even when the helmet wasn’t being worn for safety purposes.
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Spotted hunter chosen as Breyer’s special festival horse
BreyerFest’s Horse of a Different Color festival has named Friesian-Appaloosa cross mare Danash’s Northern Tempest as its 2021 Celebration Horse for the event in Kentucky in July.
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Amish carriage horse Abe finds his “forever farm”
“I have never handled kinder horses than the horses I have rescued from the kill pens. They have no reason to show compassion or forgiveness to people, yet the minute you show them kindness or a good home, they wipe the slate clean and give you all their trust.”
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Where are all the wild horses? Little to celebrate in a milestone year
It is 50 years since the Wild Free-Roaming Horses and Burros Act (WFHBA) was passed. What is happening on the rangelands, where wild horse numbers have been driven down, is the opposite of what the Act intends, writes wildlife ecologist Craig Downer.
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US woman’s Christmas surprise – her first horse in 40 years
Mary Castiello thought her husband, Lou, was taking her to a small outdoor “Covid Safe” holiday get-together at Equestrian Events Stable on December 24, 2020.
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Landmark wins for horse welfare advocates in massive US spending bill
Crucial measures in omnibus spending bill signed into law by the US president, with racing to get a gold standard anti-doping program.
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How an epic horse ride captured a photographer’s adventurous spirit
Jim Hollander’s work as a photographer has taken him to hotspots of conflict all around the globe including Ethiopia, Somalia, Afghanistan, Lebanon, Liberia, Iraq, Kosovo and the Persian Gulf — but his most treasured memory is that of a 1000km horse ride across Spain.
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Horse’s successful hip replacement thought to be a world first
Miniature horse’s hip replacement a true team effort by veterinarians and staff at the University of Liverpool.
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Risk factors in road riding in Britain revealed in just-published study
Road rage was a factor in 40% of reported incidents involving horses on British roads.
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A broken system: Charities aim to head off “horse welfare catastrophe”
The report Britain’s Horse Problem has been submitted to the government and includes recommendations to fix the country’s “broken system”.
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Giant pandas have a good reason for rolling in horse manure, say researchers
Chemicals in horse manure likely provide a sense of sense of warmth on the skin of pandas, according to researchers.
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How a US horse flu epidemic fueled the crusade to end animal cruelty
“As coughing, feverish horses staggered through the streets, it was evident that these tireless servants lived short, brutal lives.”
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Special ed: Foster homes sought for horses destined for therapy careers
“All our rescued horses and ponies have experienced some form of trauma in their lives, just as our human participants will have.”
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Kiwi galloper wins three-mile “war horse” race in Australia
Count Zed wins Warrnamboo’s 4600m Jericho Cup, a revival of the three-mile race held in the desert in Palestine during World War 1.
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