Lancashire’s Mounted Police Troop celebrates 100 years
Lancashire’s long tradition of policing on horseback reaches a milestone this year.
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Features
Just four gene locations account for horse size
The control of the majority of horse size is genetically fairly simple, American research shows.
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Need for equestrian exploration still strong in many
The need to explore by horseback remains in the DNA of many riders.
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Mini horses for the blind … to guide or not to guide?
Blind Long Rider Andi Mills discusses the potential of miniature horses as guide animals.
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Horse sport’s blood rules: Still a bloody mess?
After the World Equestrians Games in 2010, the FEI was forced to clarify and revise its rules on the appearance of blood during competition.
Read moreRare horse breed proves crucial to delicate ecosystem
Rare breed once at the centre of Nazi experiments recognized for wetland restoration.
Read moreLusitano horses – the pride of Portugal
Breed originally developed for war and bull-fighting, but holds its own as a sport horse.
Read moreThe Don horse of Russia
The Don is one of only two native Russian breeds to have survived in modern times.
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Discovery at al-Magar
Ancient equine discoveries at al-Magar provide crucial insights into horse domestication.
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Secrets of white colouring in horses revealed
Several different mutations within a specific gene appear to be responsible for the development of dominant white colouring in several
Read moreThe Marwari Horse
The Marwari is an ancient breed from Rajasthan, and the warrior mount of rulers.
Read moreScientists determine key factors in size of horse eyes
Aside from size, maximum speed is the next biggest factor in mammal eye size.
Read moreReading standardbred and thoroughbred horse brands
Got an OTTB or a branded standardbred? Want to know more about the horse?
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Rodents around stables and feed stores
Rats and mice love stables and feed sheds – here’s how to keep them out.
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Building a horse arena: The seven biggest mistakes
Problems with horse arenas fall into seven key categories, writes Neil Clarkson.
Read moreHorses as meat-eating killers?
Have we misunderstood the true nature of equines? A new book probes an untalked-of “hidden history” of horses that reveals
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From horse power to horsepower
The urban horse brought many problems in its heyday – pollution, noise and traffic mayhem.
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Horse covers: the ultimate guide
Here’s all you need to know about fabrics, weight and the ins and outs of horse blankets.
Read moreThe world’s craziest horse laws
Want to keep horses under control? It’s easy. Just pass a law. Neil Clarkson looks at some of the world’s
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Features published before March, 2012.
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