Price no guarantee of greater safety with horse riding helmets, study findings suggest
Since the company’s last test in 2014, “helmets have become better, but there are still major shortcomings”.
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Sue’s historic day: 40 years since NZ woman’s horse racing milestone
Sue Day rode into the record books on July 22, 1978 as the first New Zealand female to win a race against her male counterparts, riding Jaws to victory at Timaru.
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Przewalski’s mare Rose Marie dies at 31
The median life expectancy for a Przewalski’s horse is about 15 years in human care.
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Rescue Shetlands named after Beatrix Potter characters have a story or two to tell
The British charity Blue Cross is celebrating the rehabilitation of 22 neglected ponies.
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Over 20% of Australian horses race with their tongues tied to their lower jaw
Researchers Samantha Franklin, of the University of Adelaide and Paul McGreevy, of the University of Sydney, discuss the use of tongue ties in
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“Mule gate” as Wallace breaks through red tape into dressage arena
“I was really surprised and disappointed. It’s not like he’s a zebra. He has an incredible brain, is so very willing and such a pleasure.”
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Horse dentistry goes back more than 3000 years, study concludes
As herders began to use metal bits, they also developed a method for extracting troublesome teeth, similar to the way most veterinary dentists would remove them today.
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How wild horses deal with death and grief: A rare insight
“We were intruding on a hallowed ritual, each of these beautiful sentient beings were bidding Pixie goodbye.”
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CPR revives fully grown horse suffering from cardiac arrest
There was not a moment to lose as veterinary staff began CPR on the 550kg mare.
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Beleaguered Bermuda horses take flight for new homes
Riding school closure forces horses into care, with several travelling to new homes in the US.
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Military veterans get $5m boost for equine assisted therapy
US government approves spend; Racing industry gets behind equine therapy group in Kentucky.
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Influenza is going to the dogs – and it’s not good news
“In this study, we identified influenza viruses jumping from pigs into dogs,” the lead researcher reports.
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Jack’s one out of the box: Abandoned cob heads for Hickstead
Blue Cross Jack has metamorphosed from a shaggy young stallion into a showing supremo.
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Brumbies can fill a useful role in Australian ecosystems, says ecologist
In the immediate future, true wild-equid-containing sanctuaries need to be established, says ecologist Craig Downer.
Read moreIntellectual pursuits – even betting on horses – can help ward off dementia, study findings suggest
Active participation in intellectual activities, even in late life, might help prevent dementia in older adults, they concluded.
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Hacking out for war horses: Honouring their sacrifice, 100 years on
“Hack to Remember” part of campaign for raise £1 million to help working equines around the world.
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Donkey skin trade leads to “absolutely horrific neglect”
New investigation reveals “heart-breaking” cruelty at heart of donkey skin trade in Zimbabwe.
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Fab, darling! Join Jen for high tea to help horses
Jennifer Saunders is supporting Brooke’s High Teas for Gee Gees campaign, as part of the equine charity’s ongoing Every Horse Remembered campaign.
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Poorly Timmy Tiptoes is improving, but he’s given a charity a biosecurity headache
Blue Cross has its Burford Horse Centre under lockdown because of Timmy’s strangles infection.
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Massive weight loss for super-fat pony Dave
Dave is a shadow of his former self after embarking on a year-long weight-loss programme.
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