Paralysed showjumper Kevin Babington making progress in rehab
Irish showjumper and his family have been dealing with the aftermath of a life-changing fall sustained while competing last summer which has left him wheelchair-bound.
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The Queen rides – out of coronavirus lockdown
Queen Elizabeth II makes first appearance since going into isolation at Windsor Castle on March 19.
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Boost for welfare of world’s working equines
The Welfare Aggregation and Guidance (WAG) tool, an accessory to The Donkey Sanctuary’s welfare assessment questionnaire EARS (Equid Assessment Research and Scoping), has been published by the peer-reviewed scientific journal, “Animals”.
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Algorithm proves accurate in detecting break-over phase in a horse’s stride
The break-over phase starts after the loading phase when the horse lifts its heel, causing a rotational movement around the toe, and ends with hoof lifting off.
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Delay in Britain’s animal cruelty sentencing bill
Supporters urged to keep the pressure on the government as the second reading of the Animal Welfare (Sentencing) Bill is pushed back to September 11.
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Perfectly preserved wooden saddle is nearly 1700 years old
Researchers describe the Mongolia saddle as completely preserved.
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Effectiveness of ivermectin in treating mules assessed in study
Few studies exist on the effectiveness of antiparasitic drugs in mules, even though these drugs are crucial to their welfare.
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Leading Italian equestrian figure Vittorio De Sanctis dies at 84
Professor Vittorio De Sanctis was widely recognised for introducing the sport of endurance to Italy and the FEI.
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Good news for the Przewalski’s horse on the long road to freedom
Genetic analyses reveal that the wild horses reintroduced into the wilderness since 1992 do not show a decreased genetic variability, despite the small breeding populations.
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NZ horse exports to Australia set to resume
Ongoing testing has found no other positive horses, amid growing optimism the result from the imported mare will prove to be an isolated case.
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New Covid-19 policy as FEI prepares for horse sport’s return
The new policy requires national federations and organisers to carry out a risk assessment to evaluate whether it is safe to hold events.
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Treadmill training should factor in temperament of each horse – study
“We conclude that the habituation process should be adapted to the horse’s temperament and emotionality.”
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Late jumping hero Hickstead for Canada’s Sports Hall of Fame
Eric Lamaze and 2008 Beijing Olympic showjumping champion Hickstead will be inducted into Canada’s Sports Hall of Fame with the class of 2020/21.
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Towards a terrific topline: How nutrition can help
Is your horse’s topline less than ideal? Here are some nutritional tips to help get back on track.
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Fatty acids in fodder crops crucial to the winter survival of Yakutian horses – study
“Without sufficient fat reserves and finely tuned mechanisms of its expenditure, horses cannot survive the Yakutian winters.”
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Radiologist creates brain atlases for horses, dogs and cats
“I wanted to start applying the most advanced forms of neuroimaging currently being done in human clinical research in the veterinary world.”
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Jury still out on bacterium’s possible role in equine abortions
Coxiella burnetii causes a disease known as coxiellosis in humans and a range of animals, although it is most commonly called Q fever in humans.
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Equine vet new boss of lead Aust veterinary body
Dr Warwick Vale takes on the presidency of the Australian Veterinary Association.
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Bots show some true animal cunning
Bot flies don’t land on horses and, strangely, don’t seem to like miniature horses, explains parasitologist Martin Nielsen.
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Concussive tests on helmets don’t represent real-world horse accidents – study
“It is apparent that current certification standards for equestrian helmets represent different loading conditions than those associated with real-world concussion.”
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