eBay says it will ban donkey skin products after charity intervenes
eBay said it would stop selling products containing ejiao but many items are still on the site.
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Superb ancient “lion” sculpture is in fact a horse, say researchers
The 2300-year-old sculpture from the Iberian peninsula appears to depict tack, including a riding blanket.
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“Legend of veterinary parasitology” Gene Lyons dies at 86
Parasitologist’s career spanned 56 years and he was working up to the day of his death.
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Aust makes frangible devices mandatory on cross-country courses
Use of approved FEI frangible devices mandatory from February 1 for 1* to 4* FEI and national events.
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Congressman points wild horse fire control plan to BLM and US Forest Service
Kudos to local legislators and citizens who are seeking genuine solutions to our shared nightmare of wildfires in the US.
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They were heroes: WWI war horses honored in new, permanent record
New site may be the single most inclusive collection of photos of US horses and mules in WW1 collected in one place.
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UK government moves to recognise animal sentience
Draft bill sets out that the government “must have regard to the welfare needs of animals as sentient beings in formulating and implementing government policy”.
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Role of horses in rising human inequality charted by researchers
Scientists saw disparities in wealth increase with the rise of agriculture, specifically the domestication of plants and large animals.
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Unraveling each genetic piece in the curly horse puzzle
Scientists are learning more about the complicated world of curly horse genetics. Each piece of the puzzle seems to solve another part of the mystery.
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Curly coats on horses are caused by multiple gene mutations
Curly horses can be found all over the world, but the genetic cause of their curly coat is not always known.
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Antibiotic resistance may stem from 1950s farming practices, research reveals
The rise of ampicillin resistance began years before human use – likely triggered by overuse of penicillins in agriculture in the 1950s.
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Volunteer uses “give back” day for equestrian events at Special Olympics NZ
39 riders took part in Equitation, Dressage, English Equitation, and Working Trails at the National Summer Games.
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Curious twists in the genetics of horses with curly coats
Dr Mitch Wilkinson, in the first of a three-part series, explores the fascinating story of curly-coated horses and the genetics involved.
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Mysterious Mario proves to be the perfect tonic for Fiona
Woman badly injured in a riding mishap is back in the saddle, and it’s all thanks to Mario.
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Society’s views on using horses in sport must be acknowledged, says charity boss
“The consequences of ignoring public perception whatever the reality – can have hugely negative consequences,” says Roly Owers.
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Wild horses, wildfire and wildlife: An overlooked ecological imbalance
The new breed of super-hot wildfires are actually quite simple to understand and to explain.
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Push needed to learn how horse therapy helps traumatized people – review
Research into equine-facilitated therapy is lagging behind practice, the authors say.
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What will happen to your horses when you die?
UHC urges horse owners to plan for the future care of their animals.
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Famous horse halters to help $500K doping research aim
Auction proceeds to go toward the Racing Medication and Testing Consortium’s four-year grant program, which aims to reach $500,000.
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Shetlands cop a look at London streets on Police Horse patrol
Mascots from Hannah’s Willberry Wonder Pony hit London ahead of next month’s Olympia, the London International Horse Show.
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