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Cobra One.
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One lucky horse: Fans step up to save Cobra One

February 20, 2021February 24, 2021 Horsetalk.co.nz 3714 Views 0 Comments

Imported Danish Warmblood stallion Cobra One finds a “soft landing” after years of neglect and being passed from owner to owner.

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Ancient Siberian horse remains tested for evidence of paleoviruses

February 18, 2021February 23, 2021 Horsetalk.co.nz 1967 Views 0 Comments History

“We hope that paleoviruses will be found at our facilities and interesting discoveries in the world of viruses await us.”

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North American extinctions, including horses, were likely climate driven, say researchers

February 17, 2021February 17, 2021 Horsetalk.co.nz 3410 Views 0 Comments History

The loss of some 37 species of megafauna a little over 10,000 years ago cannot be blamed on overhunting by humans, findings suggest.

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Matthew Wright and If You Want It II after winning the first round of Express Eventing at Bolesworth in 2011.
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Equestrian mental health pioneer Matthew Wright dies at 38

February 16, 2021February 20, 2021 Horsetalk.co.nz 9351 Views 0 Comments Obituary

Wright co-founded Riders Mind in 2019 to offer a resource that could offer mental health and well-being support, guidance and information for all riders.

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Rehoming a horse is a rewarding experience. Most of the rehomed horses have had difficult lives before coming into the charity and rehoming offers them a vital second chance.
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New home, new life for 356 second-chance horses

February 15, 2021February 16, 2021 Horsetalk.co.nz 1655 Views 0 Comments

Despite Covid-19, international equine charity World Horse Welfare rehomed a record number of horses and ponies in 2020.

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Marian, left, and Max have hit it off.
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New equine friend “a reason to live again”

February 13, 2021 Horsetalk.co.nz 2477 Views 1 Comment

A sad donkey who lost his best buddy to colic has a new friend with special needs similar to his own to hang out with.

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A fire in the horse barn: Do you know what to do?

February 13, 2021February 17, 2021 Jackie Bellamy-Zions 2048 Views 0 Comments

Downloadable infographics outlining barn evacuation plans have been made available by Equine Guelph, along with a course, webinars and a free fire prevention tool.

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Research to explore effects of iconic horses on habitat of Canadian island

February 8, 2021February 8, 2021 Horsetalk.co.nz 2275 Views 0 Comments History, Wild horses

Researchers hope to build their understanding of Sable Island so that all elements of the ecosystem, including the horses, can be effectively protected.

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Unearthed skeleton sheds light on how Native Americans cared for their horses

February 5, 2021February 5, 2021 Horsetalk.co.nz 3027 Views 0 Comments History

“This study demonstrates a very sophisticated relationship between indigenous peoples and horses.”

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Zion and his mum, Ziva.
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Zion’s arrival boosts threatened zebra numbers

February 5, 2021February 8, 2021 Horsetalk.co.nz 1152 Views 0 Comments Zebras & asses

Young Zion takes his name from a national park in Utah. He’s the latest Hartmann’s mountain zebra foal to be born at Hogle Zoo.

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Rescued horse finds a friend at last

February 3, 2021February 7, 2021 Horsetalk.co.nz 2042 Views 0 Comments

Mickey was one of more than 150 horses rescued from a property in Camp County, Texas, in 2019. He, and many of the other horses, were emaciated and living in filthy conditions.

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Frederic Wandres posted a tribute to Rebroff on his Facebook page.
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Winner on Friday, dead on Saturday: Dressage horse Rebroff’s sad ending

January 31, 2021February 4, 2021 Horsetalk.co.nz 3849 Views 0 Comments Obituary

A horse who won his first Big Tour dressage event at Florida’s Global Dressage Festival in Wellington on Friday died in his stable the following day, with a cardiac event suspected to be the cause.

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A tribute to Basha: Long rider’s legacy will endure

January 27, 2021 Lucy Leaf 1847 Views 0 Comments

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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Annie's Whizz visits a Londoner during a Covid-19 lockdown. in 2020.
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£1m sought to save a slice of London’s equine history

January 25, 2021 Horsetalk.co.nz 1988 Views 0 Comments

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

January 15, 2021January 15, 2021 Horsetalk.co.nz 6234 Views 1 Comment

“At times, some of my participants seemed to revel in the physical risk involved in handling and riding horses.”

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Sonny checking out the snow near his barn.
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It’s snow time! Donkeys enjoy a brief winter frolic

January 11, 2021January 11, 2021 Horsetalk.co.nz 2099 Views 0 Comments

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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PURA has started a “Fresh Start for Philly Youth” Fundraising Campaign.
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Philly program offers fresh start for US city’s “Concrete Cowboys”

January 8, 2021April 4, 2021 Horsetalk.co.nz 2976 Views 0 Comments

“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

January 5, 2021January 10, 2021 Horsetalk.co.nz 2722 Views 0 Comments Rider safety

This reduction was noted even when the helmet wasn’t being worn for safety purposes.

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2021 BreyerFest Celebration Horse Danash's Northern Tempest.
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Spotted hunter chosen as Breyer’s special festival horse

January 5, 2021January 10, 2021 Horsetalk.co.nz 3305 Views 0 Comments

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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Olivia Alcorta with Abe soon after his arrival at Storeybrook Farm.
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Amish carriage horse Abe finds his “forever farm”

January 3, 2021January 10, 2021 Horsetalk.co.nz 3617 Views 5 Comments

“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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