Funnell flies to fourth win in Hickstead Derby
Rider joins Harvey Smith, John and Michael Whitaker, and Eddie Macken as four-time winners in the iconic event.
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New beginnings as “war horses” return home
Development’s history as World War 1 veterinary clinic and remount base recognised with life-sized sculptures.
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Hay contamination behind two drug violations, FEI Tribunal finds
The FEI said the circumstances were unfortunate for the riders in the two cases and could not have been foreseen.
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Emergency fund helps volcano-hit horses in Guatemala
Public appeal raises £16,000 to help equines and their owners most affected by the Fuego eruption.
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It’s time for a federal clean-up of American horse racing, says HSUS boss
“It is past time that all members of the horse racing industry accept the fact that policing themselves is not working.”
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Fresh study casts light on the ability of horses to read human emotions
“Our study could contribute to the understanding of how humans and companion animals send and receive emotional signals to deepen our relationships.”
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Researchers unravel the genetics of the striking “tiger-eye” in Paso Fino horses
Tiger-eye is considered a desirable trait in the Puerto Rican Paso Fino, and has not been documented to date in any breed.
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Equine oracle Diwa rivals Paul the Octopus in FIFA World Cup predictions
Morocco-based ‘Donkey of Destiny’ Diwa has made a strong start in 2018 group match forecasts.
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New innovations at fore in leather-free horse riding gloves
Uvex creates “the future of glove technology” for equestrians with Craspace technology and the 4D stretch material.
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Zebra stripes: Another theory to explain their purpose bites the dust
Novel experiment using water-filled barrels finds no evidence that the stripes help regulate core body temperature.
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Lab to investigate gene doping in racehorses
Gene doping involves the transfer or modification of genes or genetically modified cells for non-therapeutic purpose to enhance athletic performance.
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Saddling up down under: Popular saddle fitting course for NZ
The British Equestrian Trade Association is bringing its Principles of Saddle Fitting Course to New Zealand for the first time.
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How a high cantle and thigh blocks put your horse in an awkward position
Horses are comfortable at a highly sophisticated level of perception. They are annoyed and often pushed to resistance and revolt when their senses are overloaded by the shifts of our body weight and other gestures.
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Four-star eventer dies following Luhmühlen fall
Spinal injuries claims Axel Z’s life in Luhmühlen four-star.
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Bird-borne pathogen linked to Australian equine abortions
“The results of this work suggest that Chlamydia psittaci may be a more significant agent of equine reproductive loss than thought.”
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Jockey Club boss to head American Horse Council board
James Gagliano taking over from Dr Jerry Black as chairman of the AHC’s Board of Trustees.
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Courses for horses: Equines put to the test through an obstacle course
Horses given a human demonstration first fared no better, researchers found.
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Equine charities join forces for welfare at Appleby Horse Fair
Hundreds of horses and donkeys come under the watchful eye of seven charities in a huge team effort.
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Dynamic nature of gut bacteria in horses exposed by researchers
“The faecal microbiota is highly dynamic and responds distinctly to dietary factors and ambient environmental conditions in normal horses.”
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Do all racehorses compete in a direction that suits them?
Researchers examine laterality in horses, suggesting some may be at greater risk of injury when racing in a direction that does not suit.
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