Hard work, hard truths: What it’s really like to work in a horse stable
Study into labour issues for those working in the equine industry in Ontario reveals a mixed picture.
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Scruffy, neglected pony now a social media superstar
Winning dressage pony Spike named People’s Choice Rehomed Social Media Superstar 2018.
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It’s my life: Martin Nielsen, the accidental parasitologist
What set Martin Nielsen on the path to becoming one of the world’s best-known equine parasitologists?
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Racing industry helps out with Parkinson’s research
$25K donation for experimental DBSplus treatment, which transplants a small piece of a patient’s own nerve tissue into the brain.
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The humble mule: Unsung heroes of war and peace
It is World Animal Day. Here are 10 facts about mules you might not know.
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Horse vets reveal why they love their job
Vets upload more than 100 videos for the #ilovebeinganequinevet campaign.
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American endurance officials condemn “extreme” flat-track form of discipline
“Unfortunately, it often appears the welfare of the horse is only given consideration after something goes wrong in some FEI events.”
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Horse riders’ brain injury risk “5-fold higher” without a helmet
Of the horse riders who sustained skull fractures, six were not wearing helmets and their fractures were considered more complex than the one who was wearing a helmet.
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The Curly Jim line of domestic curly horses: A mysterious genetic tale
Dr. Mitch Wilkinson unravels the DNA behind the Curly Jim line of domestic curly horses found in the United States.
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Something is rotten in the state of horse sport
A major inquiry is likely in the wake of the World Equestrian Games, suggests Neil Clarkson.
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Care of working equines goes high-tech
“Equid Assessment Research and Scoping” (EARS) developed by The Donkey Sanctuary and World Horse Welfare.
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We must speak for the horse, says endurance vet
Dr Martha Misheff says the worldwide growth of endurance and the attendant increase in the monetary value of horses and potential prize money had led to a fierce increase in competitiveness.
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Online tool reveals lawmakers’ stance on equine welfare
Congressional Accountability Tool allows users to examine a detailed set of summaries on animal issues by state or lawmaker.
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In my mind I’m gone to Carolina, for WEG
Here we go. It’s WEG time, with all its flair and controversy.
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Canada’s horse world gets serious about concussion and mental health
Leading Canadian equine organizations form consortium to increase awareness of brain injuries and mental health in the Canadian equine industry.
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Equine therapy saddle wins national design award
New Zealand student Holly Wright’s Contak saddle brings the rider closer to the horse to optimise therapeutic benefits.
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Researchers assess threat of lions to endangered Grevy’s zebras
Researchers found that lions preyed on both Grevy’s and plains zebras (Equus quagga) far less than expected.
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The migrant horse-owning community where no-one lived beyond 50
“They had been buried with the full cycle of rituals, including funerary equipment and sacrifice of livestock, sheep. Adults were mainly buried with cows, horses and dogs.”
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Antidepressant residues in dumped waste led to endurance horse’s failed drug test
US rider exonerated after showing that the drug was most likely present in grass and water at a ride site in Canada.
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Medicinal cannabis: There was a time when horses had a high old time on dope
A product called Cannabis Americana was once the go-to substance for treating colic, with even the US War Department recommending its use.
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