Most modern horse breeds have strong input from Oriental stallions, research shows
Breeds with the greatest influence in the male lines of horse breeds in recent centuries are the Arabian horse and Turkoman horse.
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Features
A man, a mule and a wagon: Reading the pulse of the empty American prairie heartland
Bernie Harberts drove his mule Polly through a 2,500-mile journey through the American heartland in search of The Lost Sea – but he found much more.
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Distance riding champions make it a family affair
Grandpa and two granddaughters put in the miles for year-end championship buckles from the NATRC.
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Inside Cavalia: The world’s biggest equine touring show revealed
Taking a massive equine show on the road is no easy task, but behind the scenes, Cavalia is a well-oiled machine.
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Horse sport can learn a lot from yachting
Fantastic television coverage of the America’s Cup has broadened the sport’s appeal.
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Dillon’s magic touch: Therapy pony spreads the joy in second career
Dillon has helped hundreds of youngsters in his 16 years as a therapy pony.
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Overpopulation on the range? That’s fake news, says leading wild horse advocate
“The bottom line is Americans want their wild horses protected.”
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Sophie brings special treatment to rescued horses – and their friends
“It is very rewarding to see these animals that haven’t had the best start to life benefit from the all-round care that the sanctuary provides.”
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Horses in VW commercial laughing all the way to the award ceremonies
Volkswagen’s “Laughing Horses” doing well in spring ad awards.
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Remembering Dorothy Brooke: A post-war hero for horses
As a result of Brooke’s compassion and energy, Brooke Animal Hospital was instituted in 1934 and gave rise to the world’s largest international equine welfare charity that has provided care for working horses, donkeys and mules for more than 80 years.
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Chrome overload: Red and white thoroughbred colt a real stunner
Colt by California Chrome’s sire Lucky Pulpit is sure to be a fan favourite at the racetrack.
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Wayne McIlwraith: The man who launched a revolution in equine surgery
Arthroscopic pioneer has written six textbooks, 450 scientific publications and textbook chapters, and delivered more than 650 scientific presentations.
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The people have voted: Equine offering wins Chelsea Flower Show People’s Choice award
World Horse Welfare’s artisan garden follows gold medal win with another award.
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Gold medal for equine-themed garden at Chelsea Flower Show
Supporters urged to vote for charity’s entry in the People’s Choice category.
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Donkeys dying in droves to meet demand for traditional Chinese medicine
Global demand for donkey skins is described as shocking, unsustainable, and causing suffering on a massive scale.
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British TV award for Queen’s 90th birthday live show
Huge show over several days featured more than 900 horses and 1500 participants from around the world.
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Horse owners: Are you prepared for hurricane season?
Video on horse evacuation and other information made available to help animal owners.
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Boost in campaign to find homes for rescued moorland ponies in England
Push by the charity Blue Cross to rehome ponies rescued from Bodmin Moor.
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Supporters rally to raise €43,000 in two days for donkey refuge in Ireland
Donegal Donkey Sanctuary had feared it would have to close its doors over financial pressures.
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Horses should be out of stables for cleaning chores – review
Scientists dust off research papers to review stable and arena air quality.
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