Warriors on horseback arose on the Eurasian steppe no later than 1600BC – study
The remains of two horses found in a burial mound in Kazakhstan reveal important insights into early horsemen.
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23 years together: Jackie farewells faithful rescue horse Ru
Ru’s mum was rescued from Wales and he was born at a World Horse Welfare centre. He lived with the Robertson family for nearly all of his life.
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Virus previously linked to liver disease in horses appears to be largely harmless – study
The virus previously linked to liver disease appears instead to have an affinity for bone marrow, although it does not cause disease.
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Oldenburg foal tops online sale at €81,000
The 22 foals in the 2nd Oldenburg Online Elite Foal Auction sold for €407,000, with Elitär topping the sale at €81,000.
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What do donkeys mean to you? Research project aims to find out
People are being invited to take part in an exciting new research project that will help international animal welfare charity The Donkey Sanctuary understand more about public perceptions of donkeys.
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Like horses, human ears really can be pricked, scientists find
Research has shown for the first time that humans make minute, unconscious movements of their ears that are directed towards the sound they want to focus attention on.
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Charity works to keep African horse sickness out of Cambodia
World Horse Welfare has been working with remote communities to raise awareness of AHS disease and support practical prevention measures.
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Researchers explore genetic architecture underlying horse performance
Initial review by Brazilian researchers identified 669 genes potentially underpinning equine athleticism. Then they went further.
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Pandemic the biggest challenge ever confronted by horse sport – FEI president
“The community is suffering, and there is no doubt in my mind that this is the biggest challenge we have ever been confronted with as a sport and as an industry.”
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Management of native ponies in Scotland under scrutiny for laminitis research
It is hoped this research will help to establish suitable management strategies in order to reduce the occurrence of pasture associated laminitis.
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Damaged safety helmets increase serious head injury risk by 19% – research
“If another impact occurs at the same place on the helmet, the risk of serious head injuries increases by up to 19 percent.”
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FEI reports growing engagement with fans; horsemanship videos especially popular
Figures released by world governing body show a hunger among followers for horsemanship-related content.
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Canadian dressage Olympian Christilot Boylen, 73, announces team retirement
Six-time Canadian Olympian and cancer survivor still competing at the top level of the sport.
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Elite British sport horse auction goes online
British Breeding’s first online Futurity Elite Auction in September 2020 will feature the best Futurity entries of the year in the disciplines of dressage, eventing and showjumping.
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Therapy horses show more sensitivity toward fearful participants in study
Results in the Canadian study indicate that the therapy horses were sensitive to behavioural or emotional differences in their riders.
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Global Farriery Project aims to improve hoof care in poorer countries
Brooke and The Worshipful Company of Farriers will work together on the charity’s Global Farriery Project to provide expert mentorship and training in low and middle-income countries.
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Could the sleep patterns of horses be an early warning for their ill health?
Researchers are looking to find what a “normal” rest pattern is for a particular horse, and any deviations, which might alert owners to the fact that something is wrong.
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Analysis of horse breath shows promise in identifying equine airway disease
Researchers have found differences between the metabolites in the breath of healthy horses and those with equine asthma.
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Ivermectin’s shortcomings as foal roundworm treatment explored
Researchers in Poland studied 225 foals from seven stud farms, and found that ivermectin was not as effective as expected for reducing parascaris fecal egg counts.
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Horse farms encouraged to add conservation innovations
Economic impacts anticipated include less hay required because improved pastures give higher forage yields; the construction of heavy use areas should reduce vet bills by reducing the incidence of hoof injuries; and even manure distribution from improved grazing will lower fertilizer requirements.
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