Paddock politics: No horsing around when it comes to equine friendships
Researchers identified three factors which can be used quickly to point to the strength of social bonds.
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The Equestrian Art: It’s time to bring it into the 21st century
The solution is not integrating new knowledge to old beliefs. The solution is questioning old beliefs in the light of new knowledge.
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Farewell, Silver Ray: Winning racehorse fetched $30 at slaughter auction
Much-loved resident at Old Friends has run his final race, at age 30.
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Highly ranked Icelandic Vikings were buried with male horses – study
Why were Icelandic Vikings of high rank buried with male horses?
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Bedding, forage costs could make for hard British winter – charity boss
Summer drought and the storm dubbed the Beast from the East made for a tough year.
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The verdict is in: Preserving bat habitats makes sense in curbing Hendra virus risk
Three “community juries” consider the evidence and each reach a conclusion.
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Saving equine souls: Success stories from the frontline
“We will always open our doors when the police call to take in an abused equine facing an uncertain future.”
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Home for Christmas: Orphan foal taken in by British charity
“There is something truly special about being able to provide hope and reassurance to so many donkeys and their owners, but especially at Christmas.”
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Ethiopia moves to protect working donkeys from China’s skin trade
“Donkeys provide a lifeline of independent and income for millions of Ethiopians and we cannot afford to put that at risk at any price.”
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Geochemical analysis of fossils shows Florida’s ancient horses were homebodies
Teeth analysis suggests they had no need for migrations, with everything available for them in the southern American state.
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Cobra the amazing mustang: From unadoptable to award nominee
Cobra a dressage and western dressage champion after being captured from the wild in 2010.
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Foot perfect: Farriers and vets get together for the good of the horse
New “Equine Soundness Professionals” organization will serve farriers and veterinarians working on equine podiatry cases.
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12 horses of Christmas: “Oldies” seeking a place to call home
Britain’s Blue Cross is calling for help to find retirement homes for rescue horses this Christmas following an influx of older horses and ponies being admitted to its centres.
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$8.5m wild horse plan to create “legacy of wildness”
Ambitious fundraising project aims to raise $8.5 million for wild horse preserve in Idaho.
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Don’t get your dander up: Fresh insights into horse allergies
Some horses might be classified as either high or low allergen producers, the researchers concluded.
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Ditching the plastic leads to $30,000 cheque for equine research
A provincial equestrian organisation has given just over $30,000 to help fund equine health research in Canada.
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This jolly jape has to end, FEI; let’s get it right
Let’s have a chat about the meaning and use of the word “equestrian”.
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Equine “street kid” finds a place to call home at Christmas
A young pony left to wander the streets has made an amazing recovery since being rescued by World Horse Welfare, and is now the focus of the its Christmas appeal.
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Weed in pasture was behind horse’s failed drug test, FEI Tribunal finds
Invasive weed from America was behind positive test for scopalamine in an endurance horse.
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Kentucky’s dark secret: Woeful equine welfare record revealed
Kentucky lacks laws to punish animal abuse and neglect, and currently ranks last of all 50 states for animal safety.
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