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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Hind-limb lameness in horses a trigger for back imbalances, study shows
Findings support the clinical observation that reduced back motion in the saddle area may point to primary hind limb lameness or sacroiliac joint region pain.
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Hickstead hero – one-eyed Addy – to be retired at famous meeting
International jumping career of “one-eyed wonder horse” Adventure De Kannan to end in favour of a quieter life in Ireland.
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Mane attraction: Horse-head sculpture is a flaming masterpiece
“It was an expression of what I had inside of me,” says creator Ben Mjos
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Paul Tapner’s horror rotational fall at Badminton
Horse and rider reportedly both OK after spectacular cross-country crash.
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Stop, thief! Tips to prevent the theft of your horse trailer
Unfortunately, horse trailers are common targets for thieves. So, how do you prevent the worst happening?
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Irish saddle maker breaks with equestrian tradition
Cantilevered design makes saddle more comfortable for both horse and rider, maker says.
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Petition brings dangers of road riding to the fore
“Someone has to die before councils will even consider changing a speed limit.”
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Algorithm’s party tricks include turning pictures of horses into zebras
Turning a horse into a zebra is not as black and white as you might think.
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Godolphin’s influential sire Cape Cross dies at 23
Group One winner succumbs to old age at Kildangan Stud in Ireland.
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Eventing accidents: Rider risk and frangible fence safety in spotlight
Are fences that are easier to “break” causing riders to go faster and take more risks on the cross-country?
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Adventures aplenty with horses in new animated series on Netflix
Three girls enjoy a series of adventures on horses and learn the true meaning of freedom.
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Equine-assisted therapy: “This is a journey about relationships”
Horse-human tnteraction provides social benefits for all.
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Renowned equine care company celebrates 125 years of business
The Absorbine brand of WF Young, Inc, turns 125 this year.
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Horses at forefront of war effort in WW1 remembered
Brooke USA’s Horse Heroes program aims to raise a million dollars this year to commemorate the million American equines who served in World War One.
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