Covid restrictions a real struggle for some in horse community, but others did OK
British study explored the human aspect of horse care, looking at how the pandemic affected the wellbeing of equestrian stakeholders.
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The latest news and information on equine issues.
New, tougher material could be the future of horse riding helmets
The new helmet prototype has higher energy absorption, reducing the amount of energy transferred to the head in the event of an accident and lowering the chances of serious injury.
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Aust jumpers get Olympic nod to ride as individuals
Olympic committee permits showjumpers Edwina Tops-Alexander and Katie Laurie to ride as individuals at the Tokyo 2020 Games.
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Risks in using side reins on horses identified in study
Auxiliary reins can be an invaluable training aid, but there are risks from inappropriate use, say researchers.
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Famous equine anatomy model horse Freddie Fox dies at 24
Owner of famous “painted horse” pays tribute to the popular equine star.
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Withdrawal, suspension leave Australia’s Olympic showjumping hopes in disarray
With the withdrawal of the showjumping team’s reserve, and the suspension of one of the team’s three members, Australia’s hopes of taking part in Tokyo 2020 are up in the air.
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Emergency appeal raises £100K for India’s Covid-stricken horse owners
More than 60,000 working horses, donkeys and mules and 40,000 owners in India are expected to benefit from Brooke’s emergency appeal.
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A daily scratch of your horse is a habit worth developing – study
Researchers explore the potential for simple habit-forming interventions to improve the daily lives of animals.
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It’s all about the flow: Olympic jumping course designer reveals secret
Course designer Santiago Varela is aiming for tracks that are fair and that horses can jump well at Tokyo 2020.
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Portable kit able to deliver Hendra test results in horses in less than an hour
Test results that once took days to obtain can now be achieved in a fraction of the time.
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Proposals for studies on colic and equine behavior sought
Proposals for a pilot study focused on equine behavior, relating to health and welfare, and colic research, with a specific focus on the intestinal tract, are being sought by the Morris Animal Foundation.
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Single introduction was likely behind African Horse Sickness outbreak in Thailand – study
The outbreak, first reported in March last year, was the first incursion of the dangerous disease in Thailand’s history.
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Brisbane, Australia to host 2032 Olympic Games
Australia will host its third Olympic Games, with Brisbane receiving the IOC nod for the Summer Olympics and Paralympics 2032.
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Overnight stabling and an evening feed appeals to horses, findings suggest
“Spending the night in the stables would seem to impact the well-being of the horses positively.”
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Dressage kicks off Olympic 2020 equestrian events
Preview of the dressage events at the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games, which get under way at the weekend.
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Advocacy groups in court bid to end rodeo in New Zealand
Animal advocacy groups are seeking a legal ban of the sport of rodeo in New Zealand.
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US horse industry survey delayed until 2023 to better understand Covid recovery
“It may take several more months for the industry to recover from the economic and social impacts of the pandemic.”
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You’re on Candid Camera: Wilderness camera traps used to explore wild horse welfare
Camera traps are a viable tool for assessing the welfare of wild horses, the findings of Australian research suggest.
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Steeplechasing film puts spotlight on dark side of horse racing
Jumps jockey Tom “now faces a different rival. A silent and anonymous opponent who he is struggling to understand”.
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Genetic testing casts light on maternal lines in the Holsteiner horse
Results indicate that the 75 maternal lineages covered in the study developed from at least eight ancestral founder mares.
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