Scans provide extra insights into the composition of horse teeth
The composition of the all-important grinding surfaces of a horse’s cheek teeth change with age, according to a German study team.
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Badminton’s president, the Duke of Beaufort, dies at 89
David Somerset, the 11th Duke of Beaufort, and the president of the Badminton Horse Trials, has died at the age of 89.
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Smart tech: New RFID reader makes equine identification oh so easy
Small and easy to use RFID reader for equine microchips close to market.
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Fear and training: Does a scared horse learn?
Psychology and physiology of equine fear explored in new training video.
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New online test for eventing safety coordinators
The United States Eventing Association has officially released an online test and certification for eventing safety coordinators.
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Maggot-infested urchin now a show ring champion
Incredible transformation and heart-wrenching story earns Buggy Rescue Pony Championship.
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Lower race-day injury rate found among NZ’s flat-racing thoroughbreds
A collaborative approach internationally is needed to determine regional similarities or differences that contribute to injury rates.
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Why the “swinging back” espoused by horse trainers is a fallacy
Schools of thoughts integrating new knowledge to old theories are setting up humans and equine athletes for failure.
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Trainer fined £1500 for race-day blunder which saw wrong horse start race
Disciplinary panel had found trainer Charlie McBride to be truthful in asserting he had saddled the wrong horse entirely by mistake.
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Core bacteria in the gut of horses showed some stability over time in study
Sixty-five percent of bacteria retained within the bacterial community of the hindgut of horses over a six-week period whilst on a uniform diet.
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Researchers closer to unravelling the mysteries of equine coronavirus
The origin of ECoV remains a mystery – some suspect it may have developed from bovine coronavirus and spread across species – but researchers are hot on the trail.
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California confirms fifth West Nile case in a horse; other states report infections
WNV is fatal to horses in about a third of the cases in which clinical signs are apparent, although most horses do not become ill and show no symptoms.
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Hall of Fame honor for popular Aussie equestrian Heath Ryan
Ryan is one of Australia’s most well know equestrians, having reached the highest levels in both dressage and eventing.
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Snapshot of New Zealand’s major horse industries provided in review
Industry’s turnover represents about 2 percent of the country’s total GDP.
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Hendra virus claims third New South Wales horse in a month
Vets renew calls for owners to vaccinate their horses against the dangerous bat-borne virus.
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Rare golden zebra Zoe dies at 19 at sanctuary in Hawaii
Rare golden zebra was the star attraction at Hawaii animal sanctuary.
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North American deal struck for coverage of horse sport
Deal for US and Canada involves free content available on a digital platform; Switzerland can also expect wider coverage from a separate deal.
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Man ‘o War’s last vet dies at 100
Pioneering equine veterinarian Dr William R McGee dies at 100, in the centenary year of Man ‘o War’s birth.
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Todd’s turn: Cross-country tips for pint-sized #BurghleyPony
“She’s certainly got a very good jump,” says Mark Todd on Pamela’s first cross-country lesson.
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US wildlife squarely in the gun in series of federal moves, says HSUS boss
“It’s something of a declaration of war on wildlife and also on the animal protection movement.”
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