Crash lands in limelight as 100th colt gelded in Texas clinic
Operation Gelding clinic organisers Kaye Garrison and Lacey Edge notch up a century of castrations.
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Features
In case you missed it: The top 10 horse articles of 2016
Most read articles of 2016 revealed – and some old favourites.
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Norse god Odin depicted with horse on unearthed gold amulet
Golden disc and other treasures are believed to date back 1500 years.
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Horse vets and advocates recognised for their equine efforts
Honors for those who have helped make the world a better place for horses.
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Tips to protect your riding gear and horses from thieves
The theft of horses and their expensive gear is an ever-present threat.
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Slew’s saviour, orthopedic surgeon George Bagby, dies at 93
Dr George Bagby invented the “Seattle Slew Basket”, a treatment for Wobbler syndrome in horses.
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The three Rs for holiday horse care: Routine, routine, routine
Your horses won’t mind you being away, provided it doesn’t mess too much with their day.
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Pets provide valuable support to those with mental health problems, study suggests
Pets should be considered a main source of support in managing long-term mental health problems.
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New Year brings new hope for lucky little Rio
Rio and Poirot looking forward to a happy new year in new homes, thanks to Blue Cross.
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An equine Christmas miracle: But how did Banjo stay “invisible” for so long?
Youngster found abandoned next to a busy South London park.
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NZ racing industry in shock as fall claims life of popular jockey
Mum of three Rebecca Black, 40, dies following injuries in race fall at Gore.
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Evidence of many horse sacrifices found at ancient Yongshan Blood Pool
Sacrificial activities in pits at the site may have continued for more than 700 years.
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Taking the fall: Canada’s concussed riders will be watched closely
New “accidents and return-to-play” rule comes into effect from January 1.
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Horse racing says goodbye to three heroes
Passing of Melbourne Cup winner Saintly, three-time Epsom Derby winning rider Walter Swinburn, and 1997 Grand National winner Lord Gylenne.
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Brooke beats the odds to help out two million working equines
Greatest number yet of Third-world working horses and donkeys touched by charity’s help in 2016.
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Research to begin on therapeutic riding’s effect on autistic youth
$88,000 grant to study Therapeutic Riding and HeartMath intervention’s impact on stress reduction.
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School’s new equestrian academy to enable riders to “reach beyond their potential”
NZ showjumper to lead new equestrian academy opening next year in Hawke’s Bay.
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Equine charity’s “big four” band together to push OIE welfare standards
Strength in numbers as Brooke, World Horse Welfare, SPANA, and the Donkey Sanctuary join forces.
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No more whips in Australian harness racing from next year
Australia bans whips in standardbred training and racing from September 1, 2017.
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Just briefly: Happenings in the horse world
Breeder of famous stallion Bask dies; £19m payday for British equestrian sports; Major accolade for FEI; Trio up for prestigious award
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