Aust vets call for “essential service” designation during Covid-19 lockdown
Numerous European countries, US States and New Zealand have already recognised and formalised veterinary services as “essential”, but Australia has not.
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Endurance rider’s actions in saddle amount to horse abuse, tribunal rules
Continuous jabbing of the horse’s mouth undertaken by the rider is described as totally out of line with all general principles of horsemanship.
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Olympics postponed: Horse sport’s governing body looks to “make it work”
“It is good to have a decision that gives us a degree of certainty we can all work around.”
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Why PZP and wild horses do not belong together
The use of the contraceptive agent PZP can seriously compromise the natural adaptation of wild horses. This subverts the true intent of the Wild Free Roaming Horses and Burros Act, passed in 1971 to safeguard the animals, writes Craig Downer.
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Financial woes, Coronavirus may force closure of Animal Health Trust
AHT faces closure at the end of the month after 75 years, following “dire financial constraints, and the economic implications of the Covid-19 virus”.
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IOC hopes Olympic flame will be “light at the end of the Coronavirus tunnel”
“Cancellation would not solve any problem and would help nobody. Therefore it is not on our agenda.”
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Mysterious bone circles reveal clues about Ice Age life
“Archaeology is showing us more about how our ancestors survived in this desperately cold and hostile environment at the climax of the last ice age.”
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Olympic bosses: “No need for drastic decisions” over Coronavirus
“Resilience, determination and dedication are synonymous with the equestrian community, and they are the values we will need to embrace now more than ever before in order to overcome the widespread consequences of this global pandemic.”
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Multi-drug resistant E. coli prevalent in feces of horses in Canadian study
University of Montreal study team also identified risk factors that increased the chances of drug-resistant strains being present.
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Deadly to foals, Kentucky’s Eastern tent caterpillars make first appearance
First hatchings of Eastern tent caterpillars, which cause Mare Reproductive Loss Syndrome (MRLS), in Central Kentucky earlier this month.
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Chinese noblewoman had her polo-playing donkeys buried with her
Chinese nobility felt donkey polo was safer than playing the sport on larger horses.
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Vet clinics may help amid coronavirus pandemic
Borrowing veterinary equipment including ventilators is being considered by British health authorities.
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Kiwi showjumping pioneers, famous eventer Charisma honoured
New Zealand’s first Olympic showjumping team inducted into Equestrian Sports NZ Hall of Fame, along with double Olympic champion Charisma.
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US Equestrian seeks new affiliate for endurance
Expressions of Interest sought from organizations to become the USEF Recognized Affiliate Organization for the international discipline of endurance.
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US Thoroughbred racing at a critical crossroads, review concludes
Authors suggest that 2019 will likely go down in history as a “tipping point” for the industry.
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Aussie Olympic showjumper Kevin Bacon dies at 87
Kevin Bacon was of Australia’s greatest showjumpers, representing his country at three Olympic Games.
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Can you give a home to a homeless horse?
New outlook sought for two horses who are nearing the milestone of 500 days in care at Blue Cross in Britain.
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Righting a roarer: Racehorse back on track thanks to dynamic endoscope and surgery
Recurrent laryngeal neuropathy is a fairly common issue among horses, and it restricts the amount of air able to reach the lungs through the horse’s upper respiratory system.
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Humans domesticated horses – new tech could help archaeologists figure out where and when
From the trade routes of the Silk Road or the great Mongol Empire to the equestrian nations of the American Great Plains, horses were the engines of the ancient world.
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The need for feed: German study highlights shortcomings in stable routines
“Excessive feed intake pauses as found in the present study represent a risk of pain, suffering and harm.”
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