Conquering canker: pony defies the odds after 5 years in hospital
“We honestly thought she may never leave the hospital as that was the only way we could keep on top of this terrible infection she had.”
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Too hot to work a horse? Do the math
Horse owners in the northern hemisphere are being urged to review basic strategies that will help their horses avoid heat stress, as summer begins to cook up.
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Oldenburg dressage horse tops sale at $594,000
Mister Universe (Morricone I / San Amour I / Fürst Heinrich) was sold for €340,000 ($NZ594,000; $US382,000) to buyers from Switzerland at the third Oldenburg Online Special Edition sale.
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Arab stallions appear to have edge over some other breeds in frozen semen
Frozen semen put to the test in horse study in Austria.
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Shock wave therapy on stem cells focus of lameness research
Research into improved healing of tendon injuries leads team to the innovative use of shock wave therapy on stem cells before they’re injected into horses.
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Sardinian Anglo-Arab horses put under the genetic microscope
Researchers found almost 100% correlation between the genetic data they analyzed and the pedigree information for this Italian sport-horse breed.
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New treatment explores biologic therapies to repair joint tissue in horses
Canadian researchers are investigating novel new methods to potentially repair tissue rather than just suppressing the signs of joint disease.
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Algorithms show worth in analysis of a horse’s stride
“These algorithms seem promising for gait classification,” they concluded, “although a more extensive validation process should be performed.”
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“Nutrients not calories”: The balancing act of horse feeding
“Unfortunately, many horse owners think their horse is in harder work than it actually is, warranting increased rations but hard work would actually be an advanced eventer or racehorse in full work.”
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Benefits of horses grazing heathlands revealed in study
“Horse grazing increased species richness and diversity, as well as numbers of rare species in heathlands.”
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Put your best hat forward for “Royal Ascot at home”
£100,000 donation to charities made to kick start Ascot’s #StyledWithThanks appeal.
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US Equestrian adds support to #BlackoutTuesday
“We believe it is important to be very clear: Black lives matter to US Equestrian.”
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Please stop shooting the horses: In defence of Australia’s brumbies
Brumbies can harmoniously adapt and co-exist with native Australian fauna and flora. We people just have to give them the chance to show us how it’s done.
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Sixth equine ambulance deployed in New Zealand
The ambulances have a full hydraulic suspension system, which means they can be dropped right to the ground and then raised again.
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US horse numbers drop 22% in four years, FDA says
Veterinary and agricultural surveys indicate there are 3.8 million horses in the United States, as of 2018.
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Covid-19 restrictions left some owners worrying about their horses – survey
“A lot of people have put themselves under self-imposed restrictions and stopped doing things such as riding young horses and jumping, because they considered these more risky.”
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Equestrian Australia seeks “cohesive future” after being placed in administration
Decision by board made following the withdrawal of Sports Australia funding, with EA needing to “demonstrate stability in governance and operation and that the organisation is representative of its members”.
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Strongest sanctions in FEI history imposed in fatal Endurance case
“This is a really great result for horse welfare and the fight against doping in equestrian sport,” a senior FEI official said.
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New start for skeleton-to-show-winner rescue pony Buttercup
From skin and bone, to having a foal, and transforming into a champion show pony, Buttercup’s story has another chapter.
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Fracking believed to be behind water contamination that harmed foals
The milk aspiration issue, known as dysphagia, was eliminated on the farm once water filtration equipment was installed.
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