A positive reinforcement rein: Rule-changer and game-changer for horsemanship?
Fridtjof Hanson proposes a new type of rein for equestrian activities, that he says is far safer and more humane than any bitted rein he has ever tried.
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What’s the right dewormer for your horse?
Martin Nielsen talks about having the right deworming program and presents some of the research his team has been doing.
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Drug resistance in E. coli across range of animal species investigated
Samples from horses, cattle, dogs, pigs, poultry, ducks and turkeys analyzed for French study.
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Rare sale of equestrian sculptor’s private collection
Renowned equine artist and sculptor Gwen Reardon to offer dozens of pieces from her personal collection at auction.
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International rescue: How Twitter helped save a jailed donkey
The positive power of social media has helped an incarcerated donkey in Mexico, half a world away from The Donkey Sanctuary’s headquarters in Britain.
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Is your horse normal? Now there’s an app for that
Global database of horse behaviour being established to create an evidence base on what constitutes normal and abnormal equine behaviour, and what defines good, effective and humane training.
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Hand-held equine blood testing device gives speedy results
StableLab can detect infections with 97% accuracy, and with 50 times greater sensitivity than a thermometer.
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World Horse Welfare calls for licensing of equine sanctuaries
“Those equines that are fortunate enough to be taken in by these organisations often are at their most vulnerable and the licensing of these centres will ensure that they are given the protection they deserve.”
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UK supermarket chain pulls fireworks from shelves
Animal welfare groups and public welcome move by Sainsbury’s to stop stocking fireworks.
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Guide to choosing a horse-riding helmet
Not all helmets are created equal, writes Filippo Pozza.
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Abandoned Chernobyl buildings a refuge for Przewalski’s horses, researchers find
Horses more than happy to use the abandoned buildings for winter and summer shelter.
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Egyptian showjumping team books Olympic spot after 59 year break
Egypt makes history with qualifying win at Morocco, and Swiss eventers also post Olympic qualification.
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NZ welcomes first foal born using intracytoplasmic sperm injection
New Zealand’s first foal produced by intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI) has been born.
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PRP and IRAP: Where nature meets science in horse injury treatment
Two methods that have become increasingly popular to treat equine injuries are Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) and Interleukin-1 Receptor Antagonist Protein (IRAP).
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Ireland bags historic win and ticket to Tokyo Olympics
Ireland claims the Longines FEI Jumping Nations Cup Final title in Barcelona and the single qualifying spot on offer for the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games.
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Conference to bring vets, farriers together in laminitis battle
Equine Soundness Professionals (ESP) is uniting the two professions on the front lines of helping horses
recover from laminitis.
The gene genie is out of the bottle, telling a powerful story about the horse
A worrying decline in genetic diversity in horses in the last 200 years covers the time of the development of horse breeds, the establishment of studbooks and extensive selective breeding.
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3D scanner successfully detects lower-leg swelling in showjumpers
Horse riders and trainers make training decisions based on visual observations of leg swelling, but these are potentially subjective and imprecise.
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Huge equestrian sculpture an “important national conversation”
Rumors of War portrays a young, African-American figure dressed in urban streetwear sitting astride a massive horse in a striking pose.
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Young females seek specialist concussion help later than males, study finds
“Delayed presentation to specialty care for concussion is associated with prolonged recovery, and that is something we can potentially address.”
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