Quit horsin’ around: 10 top facts you probably didn’t know about donkeys
It’s Donkey Week and there is probably a lot you don’t know about hese gentle and highly intelligent animals.
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Australia revealed in top 10 of donkey skin product importers
Australia importing $8 million worth a year of “ejaio” products, with one state considering farming donkeys for skin exports.
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Horse who was victim of neglect sues former owner to cover ongoing care
The horse, named Justice, is also seeking compensation for his pain and suffering.
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A Purpose: Role of equine therapy in veteran PTSD explored
Three-part digital video docuseries exploring the quest for scientific proof supporting the critical and effective role that horses play in addressing the epidemic of US veterans returning from combat with post-traumatic stress disorder.
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World’s most elusive Long Rider finally found, riding toward the Arctic Circle
“Life is too short,” Jing Li once told himself, and he started making plans to swing into the saddle.
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Responsible ownership focus of Britain’s new equine Code of Practice
Britain’s new equine Code of Practice has been welcomed by an international charity, calling it “a significant step for equine welfare
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Hippotherapy for the horseless: Meet Stewie the robotic horse
Robotic horse designed by university students in Texas could help patients recover movement, balance.
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Generous donors step up to help Spanish horse rescue
Eight-month fundraising effort garners €12,000 needed to buy a replacement mini digger for the Easy Horse Care Rescue Centre.
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Wild horses may soon have their day as BLM begins wildfire ground fuel abatement test
Using wild horses to graze grasslands to help reduce wildfire risk may not be too far in the future, as the BLM starts a project using cattle.
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“Special” Windsor for Queen with top show horse’s retirement ceremony
2017 Supreme champion Barbers Shop to bow out at Queen’s own show.
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Scruffy urchin April now thriving; new homes sought for pony trio
“Her condition was so poor that had she not come to us when she did it’s unlikely she would have survived much longer.”
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Latest science highlights wild horse over-population myth and mismanagement
Wildlife ecologist Craig C. Downer has just completed a study on wild horses in Oregon and their management on publicly owned land.
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Scope of Cheltenham review announced; evidence-based approach promised
“It is vital that this review is carried out in a reasoned, measured manner.”
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US Eventing Hall of Fame honor for Captain Mark Phillips
New inductees join 40 other members of USEA’s Eventing Hall of Fame.
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New trap better at snaring stable flies, study finds
The Knight Stick captured three times more flies than the Olson trap.
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Horses for courses: Meet Charlotte, the eventing Clydesdale
Charlotte showed a talent for jumping, preferring that to being a vaulting horse.
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The magic friendship: Emily’s special bond with a donkey named Juniper
Something special happens when Emily and her donkey friend, Juniper, spend time together.
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Beaten and abused, but a happy home at last for an old bay mare
Police step in to save injured and thin old mare from being beaten.
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Brooke named official charity for 2018 World Equestrian Games
Brooke will host themed activities to raise funds for working horses, donkeys and mules around the world.
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Heartwarming pictures: Sanctuary’s donkeys take snow in their stride
Super-cute pictures as rescued donkeys frolic in the snow.
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