Neanderthals lived on horse and reindeer meat, research suggests
Study involved analysis of an adult tooth root, and a bone from a one-year-old baby.
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Equestrians embrace “mindful approach” for horse lameness and rider challenges
“It’s all about spending many hours with the horses so that you have as much information as you can.”
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Figures show slight increase in American thoroughbred fatality rate
The US Jockey Club has released figures for 2018.
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Eventers rally after Mosque shooting for rescheduled event
“Any horse trials event has to have a medical team on duty in case of accidents, and the St Johns and other medical personnel had far more pressing work to do that weekend than be at our horse trials.”
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American Pharoah’s sire Pioneerof the Nile dies suddenly at 13
Triple Crown winner’s sire died en route to veterinary clinic.
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Yearlings revealed as easy targets for Equine Rhinitis A Virus
Canadian study focused on a multi-barn Standardbred training facility.
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Leg-bone density increases in response to Endurance training, study shows
Researchers compared seven Arabian horses in long-term Endurance training to their non-trained counterparts.
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Even a quick ride can do wonders for your horse
Although exercise did not increase weight loss, it did produce additional benefits, the most important one being improved insulin sensitivity.
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Study reveals the dangers of thyroid supplements in fit horses
Trainers who add thyroid supplements to fit horses are likely doing more harm than good and may also cause cardiac
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Racing group bans drugs at two California tracks
Lasix, NSAIDs, joint injections, shockwave therapy, and anabolic steroids banned at Santa Anita and Golden Gate Fields.
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Messara first Australian to receive international racing award
John Messara to receive the 2019 Longines and International Federation of Horseracing Authorities International Award of Merit.
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NZ Horse of the Year show wraps up in Hastings
New Zealand’s Horse of the Year show ended on Sunday after six days of competition in Hastings.
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Cruise line giant backs move to save equines from fat tourists
Following a public outcry about overweight tourists using donkey taxis, Cruise Lines International Association is backing a new campaign to protect working equines in holiday hotspots.
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Drugs breach: Asking if a horse is “fine” is not enough, says tribunal
Student in Qatar had not been involved in the training or preparation of the horse.
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Syrian-born farrier among victims of NZ mosque shooting
Khaled Mustafa had been in New Zealand with his family for only six months.
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Tendon injury research: Findings in horses could be a game-changer
Findings around embryonic stem cells could lead to new treatments to protect tendon regeneration.
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“Horse-first bill” to combat doping of US racehorses
Coalition for Horse Racing Integrity applauds introduction of “horse-first bill”, the Horseracing Integrity Act of 2019.
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Fine, suspension for drugs infraction in showjumping horse
Rider had routinely used a product he thought was OK for use in competition horses.
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Hall of Fame honours for NZ eventing’s “awesome foursome”
Equestrian Sports New Zealand Hall of Fame honours four riders who made their mark on eventing.
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The curious case of clomethiazole in a showjumping horse
FEI Tribunal accepts that human contamination was the most likely source.
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