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Nadine and her new foal.
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Racecourse gives £40,000 to “adopt” zoo’s Grevy’s zebra herd

November 26, 2020November 29, 2020 Horsetalk.co.nz 1232 Views 0 Comments Zebras & asses

With its donation, Chester Racecourse hopes to raise awareness of the plight of the endangered species, drawing upon the similarities between the Equidae family members and promoting animal welfare.

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Quizzical Quartz -- aka Saskawea -- on arrival at Days End Farm Horse Rescue in 2019.
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From former racehorse to neglect case to eventing pro: The story of Quizzical Quartz’s comeback

November 25, 2020November 29, 2020 Kara Pinato Scro / Jump Media 5093 Views 0 Comments OTTB

Quizzical Quartz is a Thoroughbred mare who raced in the United States before transitioning to new multiple new owners and eventually arriving at a horse rescue farm in a state of neglect.

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Humphrey with his owner in the lounge of their home.
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Humphrey the house horse: Foal falls foul of unscrupulous seller

November 23, 2020November 23, 2020 Horsetalk.co.nz 2134 Views 0 Comments

Young foal lived in his new owner’s garage on a housing estate in Southampton for two days before being reported.

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Project aims to unravel the enigma of brain injuries

November 23, 2020November 23, 2020 Horsetalk.co.nz 1982 Views 0 Comments Rider safety

The Enigma Consortium is bringing together researchers in imaging genomics to understand brain structure, function, and disease, based on brain imaging and genetic data.

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The English word "mustang" comes from the Mexican Spanish word mestengo, which was derived from the Spanish mesteño, meaning "stray" or "feral animal".
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Bring back the horses: Public lands bear the ecological brunt of livestock grazing

November 21, 2020November 21, 2020 William E. Simpson 2761 Views 1 Comment Comment, Wild horses

Mankind and all of our technology cannot duplicate the symbiotic value that wild horses provide to plants and grasses on remote wildfire-prone wilderness landscapes.

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Active membership of a sports club increases a young person’s self-confidence – "especially in the case of girls", says lead researcher Hans-Peter Hutter.
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Pony Club joins initiative aimed at building a positive equestrian culture

November 21, 2020November 21, 2020 Horsetalk.co.nz 1660 Views 0 Comments

“We all have a role to play in making equestrian sports a fun and friendly place for everyone to enjoy.”

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Working donkeys in Ethiopia. November 19 is International Working Animal Day, and animal charity Spana is working to raise awareness about the essential role played by working animals around the world.
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International Working Animal Day shines a light on equine ‘essential workers’

November 20, 2020November 20, 2020 Horsetalk.co.nz 1463 Views 0 Comments

“In many developing countries, working animals are essentially key workers – performing vital roles and working tirelessly every single day.”

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Joe Biden speaking with supporters at a community event at Sun City MacDonald Ranch in Henderson, Nevada.
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Resurrecting a rule shelved in 2016 could tackle horse-soring head-on, says HSUS

November 16, 2020November 16, 2020 Horsetalk.co.nz 1948 Views 0 Comments Soring

Joe Biden was part of the administration that championed the rule, and as president he can easily resurrect it for implementation, the society says.

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Boo is fronting this years Redwings Christmas Appeal.
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Blind faith: Boo’s second chance inspires equine charity’s appeal

November 13, 2020November 17, 2020 Horsetalk.co.nz 1414 Views 1 Comment

Intruders entered Boo’s field and shot him in the eye with an air rifle at point-blank range. This horrific act was doubly distressing as Boo had already lost one eye to cancer.

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Virtual conference considers “what’s in it for the horse?”

November 12, 2020November 17, 2020 Horsetalk.co.nz 2636 Views 1 Comment

World Horse Welfare’s annual conference being run virtually this year, with the topic ‘The horse-human partnership – what’s in it for the horses?’

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Eve and Hotep in 1923.
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Have donkey, will travel: Woman’s intrepid 1923 journey revealed

November 3, 2020 Horsetalk.co.nz 2355 Views 0 Comments

What would motivate a 30-year-old woman to set out alone on a walking tour in 1923, with just a donkey for company?

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A Blue Cross animal ambulance at work on France.
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Charity at the frontline of war horse care still helping animals in crisis

November 2, 2020 Horsetalk.co.nz 1665 Views 0 Comments War Horses

Blue Cross has been helping pets during critical times since the Balkan War and then the First World War when it set up animal hospitals on the front lines and provided essential veterinary kits to soldiers for their horses.

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Scientific literature on air quality in stables and indoor arenas were reviewed by German Researchers. Photo: Lidingo CC BY-SA 3.0 via Wikimedia Commons
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Britain’s racing industry responded well to lockdown challenges, study finds

October 31, 2020 Horsetalk.co.nz 1442 Views 0 Comments

Racing’s ability to swiftly and successfully develop Covid‐19 protocols to protect staff led to positive feedback and should be commended, the researchers said.

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A view from above of the Cambridgeshire operation.
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Owner “overwhelmed” as horse numbers get out of hand; charities step in

October 31, 2020October 31, 2020 Horsetalk.co.nz 1963 Views 0 Comments

A large operation in the east of England involving several charities and a veterinary school has provided urgent care to 72 horses.

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A brick kiln horse at work in India.
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Hot, dusty and dangerous: That’s life for thousands of horses

October 29, 2020October 31, 2020 Horsetalk.co.nz 2786 Views 0 Comments

Virtual reality film shows a working day for a couple and their horse who live and work at one of Pakistan’s 50,000 brick kilns.

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British racing continues to feel the bite of Covid-19 restrictions

October 27, 2020 Horsetalk.co.nz 1573 Views 0 Comments

“Without the millions of people who normally enjoy a day at the races, many people’s jobs are at serious risk.”

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Breeze and his pal Buttons.
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In it for the long haul: Life-long care provided by Mare and Foal Sanctuary

October 26, 2020 Horsetalk.co.nz 2208 Views 0 Comments

For each foal rescued or born at the Mare and Foal Sanctuary, staff need to be around for the next 30 years or more to provide them with the expert care and training they need, as well as a safe home for life.

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EquiPotential aims to meet the ever-increasing demand for therapeutic riding programmes in New Zealand.
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Reborn equine therapy group aims to “change lives”

October 24, 2020October 28, 2020 Horsetalk.co.nz 1648 Views 0 Comments Equine therapy

“You do not grow if you do not change. The demand for our services is enormous and we have responded to this by developing new programmes and opportunities for our community.”

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Online horse race gamblers are less keen to bet after a losing day

October 16, 2020October 20, 2020 Horsetalk.co.nz 1519 Views 0 Comments

“Despite women engaging in online horse race betting less frequently than men, we find no difference in how these two groups modify their behaviour after a losing day.”

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Rider shaming on social media added to stress during Covid-19 restrictions – study

October 14, 2020 Horsetalk.co.nz 2196 Views 0 Comments

“My pony is my sanity”: Distress and worry during Britain’s Covid-19 lockdown.

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