New Year brings new hope for lucky little Rio
Rio and Poirot looking forward to a happy new year in new homes, thanks to Blue Cross.
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Features
An equine Christmas miracle: But how did Banjo stay “invisible” for so long?
Youngster found abandoned next to a busy South London park.
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NZ racing industry in shock as fall claims life of popular jockey
Mum of three Rebecca Black, 40, dies following injuries in race fall at Gore.
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Evidence of many horse sacrifices found at ancient Yongshan Blood Pool
Sacrificial activities in pits at the site may have continued for more than 700 years.
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Taking the fall: Canada’s concussed riders will be watched closely
New “accidents and return-to-play” rule comes into effect from January 1.
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Horse racing says goodbye to three heroes
Passing of Melbourne Cup winner Saintly, three-time Epsom Derby winning rider Walter Swinburn, and 1997 Grand National winner Lord Gylenne.
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Brooke beats the odds to help out two million working equines
Greatest number yet of Third-world working horses and donkeys touched by charity’s help in 2016.
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Research to begin on therapeutic riding’s effect on autistic youth
$88,000 grant to study Therapeutic Riding and HeartMath intervention’s impact on stress reduction.
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School’s new equestrian academy to enable riders to “reach beyond their potential”
NZ showjumper to lead new equestrian academy opening next year in Hawke’s Bay.
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Equine charity’s “big four” band together to push OIE welfare standards
Strength in numbers as Brooke, World Horse Welfare, SPANA, and the Donkey Sanctuary join forces.
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No more whips in Australian harness racing from next year
Australia bans whips in standardbred training and racing from September 1, 2017.
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Just briefly: Happenings in the horse world
Breeder of famous stallion Bask dies; £19m payday for British equestrian sports; Major accolade for FEI; Trio up for prestigious award
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Brave mare saves lives of foals but loses own battle
Rescued mare Maggie raised her own foal and an orphan while battling a severe skin condition.
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Three species of horses once roamed Death Valley region, track analysis shows
Numerous tracks were left in a secret canyon up to 5 million years ago.
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Boyd buys a drink: Celebrity bartenders push Brooke appeal over $100K
“Buy a donkey a drink” campaign surpasses fundraising goal.
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Major UK horse trials give Hope to local equine rescue
Hope Pastures the charitable partner for the 2017 Bramham International Horse Trials.
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Horse manure: Researchers explore composting and other treatment methods
Scientists scrutinize five methods of handling horse waste.
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Just briefly: Happenings in the horse world
New roles for Christopher Bartle and Richard Waygood following Yogi Breisner’s post-Rio retirement; Changes at ESNZ; Loss of Dutch dressage coach; and H&H chooses 2017 charity.
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Sheikh Sultan tells why he is shaking up the sport of endurance
Keynote speaker adds voice to equine welfare concerns at charity’s annual conference.
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Horses in need: Will you give the Christmas gift that keeps on giving?
Go virtual this Christmas and help less fortunate equines to have a better life.
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