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New device detects head injuries “on the spot”

October 14, 2020October 17, 2020 Horsetalk.co.nz 2224 Views 0 Comments Rider safety

“The current tools we use to diagnose TBI are really quite old fashioned, and rely on the subjective judgment of the paramedic or the emergency doctors. There’s an urgent need for new technology in this area.”

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It is unsurprising that the horse is a touch-sensitive animal. The sensitivity of the skin is thought to vary across the body of the horse as the distribution of sensory nerve receptors vary.
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Pets, including horses, a buffer against Covid-19 lockdown stress – study

October 12, 2020 Horsetalk.co.nz 2898 Views 1 Comment

Most companion animal owners in the study said that their animals were an important source of emotional support, with dogs, cats, horses and other companion farm animals scoring highest in this regard.

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Work-life balance and mental health of horse vets in spotlight

October 11, 2020 Horsetalk.co.nz 2122 Views 0 Comments

“Recognising that perfection is not always achievable is crucial in maintaining a healthy work-life balance, whilst still striving for a fulfilling career.”

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Major John Russell, second from left, pictured with Captain Antonio Reimao of Portugal, Major Fernando Paes of Portugal and Sgt. 1st Class Norman Brinker at the Olympic Games in Helsinki, 1952.
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World’s oldest Olympic medalist, showjumper John Russell, dies at 100

October 10, 2020October 14, 2020 Horsetalk.co.nz 1747 Views 0 Comments Obituary

John William Russell served in WW2 with the 104th Cavalry. He rewrote the Army’s Manual of Horsemanship and won a bronze medal at the Helsinki Olympic Games in 1952. He was also a modern pentathlon coach.

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Donkeys removed from wasteland revel in care, love and attention

October 9, 2020 Horsetalk.co.nz 1735 Views 0 Comments

Donkeys were found living among filth and rubbish, and their field was completely waterlogged and dangerous.

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Older riders derive emotional benefits from being in the saddle, study shows

October 8, 2020October 8, 2020 Horsetalk.co.nz 4644 Views 0 Comments Equine therapy

Both riders and dog owners profit in terms of wellbeing and mood from their pets, but the structure of these relationships differs, according to researchers.

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Mystery is the recipient of the 2020 Washington International Horse Show Honor and Service Award.
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Tiny Mystery works her magic and wins equine service award

October 6, 2020October 10, 2020 Horsetalk.co.nz 1571 Views 0 Comments Equine therapy

Mystery is only 26 inches tall but despite her small stature, the impact she has had serving those in her community is large.

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A horse receives veterinary treatment from the Spana team in Ethiopia.
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The haves and have-nots: Vet care a luxury for many working equines

September 30, 2020October 4, 2020 Horsetalk.co.nz 1843 Views 0 Comments

Working equine charity Spana uses World Animal Day to highlight a severe lack of access to veterinary care in developing countries.

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The study team, writing in the journal Environmental Research and Public Health, found that the equine students had fewer emotional and behavioral problems, and their prosocial behavior was about four times better than that of the control group.
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Horses help in the development of emotionally well-adjusted teenagers, study finds

September 29, 2020September 30, 2020 Horsetalk.co.nz 7092 Views 0 Comments Equine therapy

“Equine students’ prosocial behavior is four times better than that of non-equine students. This result is remarkable and supports the idea that being around horses improves students’ social competences.”

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A working mule in the brick kiln industry of India. When animals and livestock have been part of disaster planning, communities are able to recover and rebuild their lives more quickly, equine charities say.
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Equine role in disaster recovery outlined at Climate Week NYC

September 28, 2020September 28, 2020 Horsetalk.co.nz 1706 Views 0 Comments

The UN has agreed that working animals are “protected assets” for disaster planning: When animals and livestock have been part of disaster planning, communities are able to recover and rebuild their lives more quickly.

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It is not known if horses are able to associate odor and taste and form a concept of flavor, like humans.
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How horses perceive the world: Researchers identify a surprising knowledge gap

September 26, 2020September 28, 2020 Horsetalk.co.nz 7866 Views 2 Comments

“Horses are unlikely to perceive their surroundings in a similar manner to humans.”

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Horses can play a valuable role in getting youngsters involved in therapy, findings suggest

September 23, 2020 Horsetalk.co.nz 1974 Views 0 Comments Equine therapy

“We suggest that horses are animals that can create a positive first impression and a therapeutically favorable space for adolescents.”

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Horse’s death dashes Pakistan’s long-held Olympic eventing hopes

September 20, 2020September 24, 2020 Horsetalk.co.nz 4760 Views 0 Comments Obituary, Olympics 2020, OTTB

An aortic aneurysm has claimed the life of New Zealand bred off-track thoroughbred Azad Kashmir. He had qualified for eventing at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games for Pakistan.

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Kurt is a clone of the British-born Przewalski’s stallion Kuporovic, who died in 1998.
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Meet Kurt, a genetically important little guy with a bright breeding future

September 18, 2020 Ricki Lewis 3372 Views 0 Comments Przewalski's horse

Geneticist Ricki Lewis reflects on the arrival of the little Przewalski’s horse, who brought back memories of her encounters with his kin in her youth.

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With a detailed knowledge of their animals, horse owners and riders are ideally placed to contribute to research, but are sometimes reluctant to engage with and devote time to surveys.
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The challenges in finding the right way with your horse

September 16, 2020September 21, 2020 Horsetalk.co.nz 2151 Views 0 Comments

Many coaches and instructors continually fail to grasp the core concepts of equitation science and learning theory, thwarting progress at a grassroots level.

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Przewalski’s horses were released into the Dunhuang West Lake Nature Reserve from the Wuwei Endangered Species Breeding Centre.
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Przewalski’s horses owe their survival to conservation efforts in recent decades – study

September 13, 2020 Horsetalk.co.nz 2316 Views 0 Comments Przewalski's horse

Findings across at-risk species show that, without conservation actions, extinction rates would have been three to four times greater.

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Asinino Reggiano cheese is made from 100% donkey milk.
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New cheese technique increases yield from milk of donkeys and mares

September 13, 2020September 14, 2020 Horsetalk.co.nz 1983 Views 0 Comments

A new higher-yielding technique to make cheese from horse, donkey and camel milk has been developed, possibly paving the way for commercial production.

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Could horse gear be made from ‘vegan leather’?

September 10, 2020 Horsetalk.co.nz 4288 Views 5 Comments

Fungi-based leather substitutes are of particular interest to sustainability-conscious consumers and companies, scientists say.

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Two of the Wellingborough foals born at Belwade Farm.
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Bright future for ponies rescued from flooded, muddy field

September 10, 2020September 10, 2020 Horsetalk.co.nz 1787 Views 0 Comments

In addition to suffering from worms and mites, all the horses were dealing with the aftermath of living for a long period on wet land.

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Global survey aims to learn extent of bitless horse riding

September 8, 2020 Horsetalk.co.nz 2074 Views 0 Comments

It is unknown just how many bitless riders and drivers there are in the world; a global survey launched on World Bitless Horse Day aims to find out.

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