Equine-assisted therapy: “This is a journey about relationships”
Horse-human tnteraction provides social benefits for all.
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Features
Equestrian features from around the world.
Renowned equine care company celebrates 125 years of business
The Absorbine brand of WF Young, Inc, turns 125 this year.
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Horses at forefront of war effort in WW1 remembered
Brooke USA’s Horse Heroes program aims to raise a million dollars this year to commemorate the million American equines who served in World War One.
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Horse riders: If the jods don’t fit, it’s probably not your fault
Body ideals in equestrian sport advertising and product sizing are under fire by a rider from Europe.
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Gone too soon: Life lessons from a newborn foal
Tiny filly Star faced her short life with the courage of a great warrior and a glad heart.
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Australia’s riders part of a billion-dollar industry, but change seen as essential to build sport
The general sentiment is that equestrian sport in Australia has been stagnant for some time.
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Study tracks real-time contact between horses and humans
Radio frequency identification (RFID) tags to track horse and human movement and interaction.
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Behind every good horse joke is quantum theory, research suggests
What kind of formal theory is needed to model the cognitive representation of a joke?
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Therapeutic riding improves motor control and self-confidence in children with cerebral palsy – study
A better quality of life was attained, with no negative impacts identified.
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Long trek for Third World horses to better care
In many developing countries, vets will not receive specialist equine training which can leave many thousands of equines with no veterinary care.
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Horse rider health issues explored: Girls, have your say
Female riders urged to take part in survey looking at health issues for equestrians.
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Idaho’s wild horses spared from helicopter gather trauma
Challis wild horses in Idaho to be gathered using hay bait, rather than by helicopter.
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Major charities unite to make the world a better place for equines
Coalition to support the implementation of the first ever global welfare standards for working horses, donkeys and mules.
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Fire safety prompt for horse owners as Texas losses estimated at $21 million
“Taking a few moments now could save a lot of grief in the future.”
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The case of the shrinking horse: Global warming seen as the likely culprit
Ancient horse species was found to have shrunk by about 14 percent during warm period.
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Europe’s MPs back horse welfare report, but bute residues might no longer rule out slaughter
Major welfare improvements get the nod, but the slaughter pipeline might cast a wider net.
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Living with multiple sclerosis fails to slow avid equestrian Ann Romney
Ann Romney honored with Piaffe Performance adult amateur achievement award at Florida equestrian festival.
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World-wide demand for Irish sport horses continues apace
“There is a demand for Irish horses that are produced, packaged and marketed correctly.”
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Wanted: Horse toys for the boys (and girls) of Bodmin
Extra stimulation needed for ponies who have come in from the wild.
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Popular British paralympic equestrian Anne Dunham retires at 68
End of an era as rider who earned 32 championship medals for Britain over 23 years retires from competition.
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