Drones put to the test in observing horses
Researchers in Japan set out to learn about the potential for drone use in livestock management.
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Features
Equestrian features from around the world.
Eventing at the Olympics, 2021 style: Here’s what you need to know
Eventing at the Olympics today is a far cry from the early days, which included a 55km endurance ride over four hours, a 5km cross-country, and a steeplechase over 3500m with 10 jumps.
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Olympic gold for Germany in individual dressage showdown
Jessica von Bredow-Werndl and TSF Dalera take top honours ahead of Isabella Werth and Bella Rose, with Britain’s Charlotte Dujardin winning bronze on Gio.
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Germany nabs Olympic team dressage gold over USA; Brits win bronze
Germany has again taken out the gold in the team dressage competition, with Isabell Werth, Dorothee Schneider, and Jessica von Bredow-Werndl posting top scores.
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Olympic horses in lap of luxury in Tokyo
Equine Olympians are staying in air-conditioned comfort, and there are many heat-beating measures in place to help them perform their best.
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Riding for Tiggy: Ireland’s Olympic team commemorates young rider
All Irish riders at the Games are wearing yellow ribbons in commemoration of the loss of young Irish eventer Tiggy Hancock in June.
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Covid restrictions a real struggle for some in horse community, but others did OK
British study explored the human aspect of horse care, looking at how the pandemic affected the wellbeing of equestrian stakeholders.
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Famous equine anatomy model horse Freddie Fox dies at 24
Owner of famous “painted horse” pays tribute to the popular equine star.
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Advocacy groups in court bid to end rodeo in New Zealand
Animal advocacy groups are seeking a legal ban of the sport of rodeo in New Zealand.
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When what you “see” isn’t what you get: The risks of buying horses sight unseen
Where possible, buyers should always meet the horses to check that they are as described and suitable for their requirements.
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Spotlight on the overlooked role of horses as carbon sequesters
Horses and burros, especially those living naturally in the wild, have a superior ability to sequester, or “lock away”, carbon.
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Training accident claims life of US eventer Annie Goodwin
Annie Goodwin, 32, was fatally injured following a fall during a training session at a farm in South Carolina on July 14.
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Olympic arrivals: Dressage horses first to land in Tokyo
The first horses to arrive in Tokyo have arrived before the Olympic Games. The dressage competition is the first of the equestrian events, starting on July 24.
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World’s Curly horses set to enjoy their first virtual international show
The virtual show format will allow Curly horses from around the globe to compete in a range of classes against one another.
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Emergency aid a lifesaver for Nepal’s equines and their owners
Charities working in Nepal were granted permission by the government to distribute urgent relief packages to brick kiln workers and their equines amid the country’s Covid-19 lockdown.
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Harry de Leyer of Snowman fame dies at 93
The “Cinderella” story of Harry de Leyer and Snowman has been immortalized in countless articles, books, and a feature-length documentary.
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Fungal leather production could mean change of tack for equestrians
“The material has a leathery look and feel and can be as strong as animal leather. It also offers the possibility to be colored and patterned, and it does not contain any backing or supporting materials.”
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Olympic countdown finally on: 200 horses and riders ready to do their best
Interruptions because of the global Covid-19 pandemic and an EHV-1 outbreak in Europe have put the Olympics a year behind schedule. The Opening Ceremony is on July 23, and the horse world is ready.
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Kiwi equestrian traditions at risk as horse riders fight for their future
Trails and pathways once forged by horses in New Zealand are becoming “horse unfriendly” as the government funds new “shared pathways” for walkers and cyclists, leaving equestrians out.
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More than a quarter of horse riders in study reported a concussion
Hand injuries and concussions topped the injuries listed in a recently published study in Poland.
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