What will horse sport look like beyond the Covid-19 pandemic?
The world of horse sport will not be as it was – at least not for a long time. But it will be back.
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Stunning Roman-era horse brooch unearthed in England
“The horse would have originally appeared gold-like and the recesses probably once contained bright red, blue or yellow enamel. It would have been a spectacular sight on someone’s robe.”
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Brooke boss to take on new equine charity role
Petra Ingram is leaving working equine charity Brooke after 11 years to take on new role as chief executive of HorseWorld Trust.
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Turbocharged molecular sensors appear to be behind chronic pain in mammals – study
The pain system employed by mammals probably evolved to alert them to life-threatening dangers.
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Researchers delve into the skin of horses affected by Insect Bite Hypersensitivity
Impairment of the epithelial barrier in horses prone to the skin condition appears to be a factor, according to researchers.
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Video: First foal of the season as charity seeks help
Coronavirus came at the worst possible time for The Mare and Foal Sanctuary, with more than 200 resident horses and ponies requiring expert care at the end of a very long, wet winter.
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Study explores the impact of farriery interventions on horse symmetry
Findings show that while there are many different shoes and approaches, it is important to look at the effect of changes in shoeing on the symmetry of movement, rather than the other way round.
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Heart-rate recovery system in Endurance may not be fair, researchers suggest
“Pre-determined arbitrary heart-rate recovery values may not allow for fair competition during Endurance racing.”
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Updated laminitis guide aims to help prevent deadly equine disease
Free updated and rewritten guide full of useful tips to help owners prevent laminitis, spot the warning signs and know what to do if their horse is suffering from, or has suffered from, laminitis.
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Meet Captain Tom: Charity’s lockdown foal named after heroic WW2 veteran
“As Captain Tom grows, his name will also help to remind us of how we all adapted and coped during this lockdown and that Winona produced this bundle of joy at such a strange time.”
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Horse kick to abdomen causes rare “kissing ulcers” in 13-year-old girl
Ulceration occurred on opposite sides of the girl’s stomach due to a kick from a horse.
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Supporters step up to take in foster horses during lockdown
National Pet Charity Blue Cross has been overwhelmed by the equestrian sector’s support to help provide temporary homes for as many horses in need as possible during lockdown.
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Equestrian federations urged to have their say on anti-doping rules
Feedback sought on FEI Sports Forum Anti-Doping Rules for both human and equine athletes before their introduction on January 1, 2021.
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New phone-based detector for horse pathogens could be retargeted for Covid-19
The smartphone accessory developed in the United States costs about $US50.
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Deciphering Vitamin D’s role in horses with diarrhea
“Much like taking a car to the mechanic and having them perform tests to see what is wrong; the research is very much in the diagnostic stage to see what is wrong in the digestive system.”
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Equestrian trade downturn will fuel business closures, trade group fears
Most suppliers reduced office staff and hours or changed work roles. In many cases, company directors are now working in warehouses in charge of dispatch.
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Dental work gives Jonty the donkey something to smile about
Covid-19 restrictions in Britain were no impediment to Jonty getting the dental work he needed.
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India’s horse owners rally to make face masks in Covid-19 battle
Members of 19 Women Equine Welfare Groups quickly trained up to make cloth face masks. More than 3000 have been made so far.
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Remarkable 300,000-year-old throwing stick was probably used to hunt horses, say researchers
“They … can be used to kill or wound birds or rabbits or to drive larger game, such as horses, that were killed and butchered in large numbers in the Schöningen lakeshore.”
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Study seeks to find alternative ways to detect bisphosphonate use in horses
“As owners of Thoroughbred racehorses, we believe that medications that are harmful to a young horse’s skeletal system should never be administered off-label.”
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