Sporting court upholds suspension of UAE National Federation from the FEI
The Court of Arbitration for Sport has upheld the FEI’s suspension in a decision delivered after a two-day videoconference hearing.
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Horse vet gives fresh scoop on the equine obesity epidemic
Dr Pat Harris discusses the equine obesity epidemic and how to determine a horse’s body condition. There’s also advice for owners on how to help their horses lose weight as well as strategies to prevent obesity.
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Hickstead goes Royal as Badminton stand-in for “The Crown”
Hickstead has a starring role in the latest episodes in the hit Netflix series, as Princess Anne takes on Britain’s most famous horse trials event.
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Complex interplay between a horse’s DNA and its environment to be studied
“A major component of the project is to understand how the early life environment of the foal influences its genetic potential for success.”
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Textbook outlines all there is to know about dentistry in donkeys
“The Clinical Companion of Donkey Dentistry” has been published by The Donkey Sanctuary as a definitive guide for vets and equine dental specialists worldwide.
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British diplomat takes on new role for working horse charity
Kirsty Hayes, former ambassador to Portugal and current Home Office International Director, is the new chair of Brooke’s Board of Trustees.
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Resurrecting a rule shelved in 2016 could tackle horse-soring head-on, says HSUS
Joe Biden was part of the administration that championed the rule, and as president he can easily resurrect it for implementation, the society says.
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“Homeless horses” in long wait for the right person
“Most horses prefer to be part of a group or have some company and we hope to find these four ponies homes where they will have all the love and care they deserve.”
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Scientists apply machine learning to improve our understanding of horse gaits
The human eye may be the “gold standard” for gait classification, but technology may be getting the edge.
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Farrier gives top tips for hoof care in older horses
Certified journeyman farrier Sean Elliott talks about shoeing and hoof issues in senior horses.
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Researchers probe the metabolic consequences of Endurance racing
“Some of the metabolites that we identified could also serve as performance indicators of the horses while others could be used to optimize diet to enhance performance.”
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Use antibiotics with caution, equine veterinary body urges
BEVA has upgraded its award-winning Protect Me toolkit ahead of World Antimicrobial Awareness Week from November 18 to 24. It includes resources for horse owners as well as for veterinarians.
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Ten reasons to stop whipping racehorses, including new research revealing the likely pain it causes
At the core of the debate is the question of whether horses experience pain when being whipped.
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Home-town honour for founder of “war horse” charity Brooke
Dorothy Brooke has been honoured in Salisbury with a Blue Plaque, a historical marker commemorating her links with the city.
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New study will help develop health guidelines for horses transported by air
“We have been flying blind, to a degree, when transporting our horses. This study will help us better understand how to optimize their health and welfare.”
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Skin in the game: How sensitive is a horse to whip use?
“The superficial pain-sensitive epidermal layer of horse skin is as richly innervated and is of equivalent thickness as human skin.”
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Do domesticated horses still respond to the cries of predators? Researchers investigate
“Despite the fact that predator vocalizations are usually unfamiliar to present-day domestic horses, the horses responded with signs of anxiety.”
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Equine charity launches £1000 weekly lottery
Funds raised by The Donkey Sanctuary Lottery will go towards the charity’s work in the UK and worldwide.
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Equine metabolic syndrome prevalent among Britain’s native pony breeds, findings suggest
“The prevalence of 23.3% demonstrates that a significant proportion of 3 to 14-year-old native ponies and cobs in the UK are at increased risk of developing laminitis,” the study team reported.
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Top lot fetches $50K at Irish eventing horse sale
Three-year-old Kilbunny Blue Bird sold for €29,000 ($NZ50,000; $US34,000) to British buyers at Irelands Monart Sale, which was held online this year.
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