Women the unsung heroes in caring for working horses and donkeys, findings suggest
Women heavily involved in the care of working equids often have little or no access to education about the animals’ health and welfare.
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Equine rehabilitation: Review highlights a lack of research on outcomes
Researchers identified 49 papers. But about half were reviews, many lamenting the relatively small number of published evidence-based studies.
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A third of youngsters develop a mental health problem after concussion, review finds
Identifying young people at risk of ongoing difficulties after concussion remains a major challenge for doctors, according to researchers.
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Sick horse dashes US hopes at World Endurance Champs
Team USA’s race is over before it begins, as one of its horses comes down with a fever before the event in Pisa, Italy.
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Mycobacterial infection linked to 10 abortions in horses in Japan
The strains in all cases were identical, suggesting the horses on all seven farms had been infected by the same unknown contagious source.
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Britain lifts EHV horse quarantine requirements
“The EHV situation in March was an important wake-up call for us all – riders and owners should always be vigilant and take great care to monitor horses returning from competitions.”
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Guidelines produced in bid to aid the welfare of horses used in medicine production
“Until such time as non-animal origins can be found for certain products, use of the horse is likely to continue.”
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Post-Brexit border controls are failing horses, British lawmakers are told
“There have been long delays for horses at border control posts, especially at Calais, with some horses being held for hours, or even longer.”
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Novel circovirus identified in a horse in Kentucky
The horse had a mild case of hepatitis, but researchers cannot prove the circovirus was responsible.
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Despite pandemic, Badminton Ride raises £4000 for equine charity
Badminton Ride goes ahead despite Covid-19 restrictions and raised money for chosen charity, World Horse Welfare.
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The trouble with towing a horse trailer – and how to stay out of it
It’s impossible, of course, to eliminate every potential problem that could arise when travelling with horses, but it’s surprising how many factors we do have control over.
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Africa’s Shuni virus could spread to Europe and the Middle East, researchers warn
Most horse owners have never heard of the Shuni virus, but it can kill horses and there are concerns it could spread well beyond Africa.
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US equestrian identity Mason Phelps Jr dies suddenly
Mason Phelps, Jr. was the epitome of a lifelong equestrian. His contributions include being an Olympic athlete, groom, trainer, event manager, governance leader, media executive, and philanthropy organizer.
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Horse owners sought to test new osteoarthritis questionnaire
Osteoarthritis is a major cause of chronic pain in horses but is an underrecognized and undertreated condition.
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Strap on a helmet, vet company asks staff handling horses
VetPartners’ “Hat Hair – Don’t Care” safety campaign is encouraging staff to always wear protective head gear when handling horses.
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Gene flow between Eurasian and North American horses revealed by ancient DNA
Ancient DNA reveals that horses were not only dispersing between the continents, but they were also interbreeding and exchanging genes.
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Yes, horses are sensitive to the bit, but there are aversive behaviours
Evasive behaviors with the head, neck, and mouth were significantly more common with a bit, compared with a halter.
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Equine fat busters: Owners share success stories
”My advice to owners is that sometimes being harsh is the kindest thing to do in the long term. Feed smaller amounts more often and get nutritional advice, there’s always someone willing to help.”
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Moore’s bronze “Horse” could top $1 million at auction
Equestrian works by Henry Moore and André Brasilier go under the hammer at a sale of 20th and 21st Century Art in Hong Kong.
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Equine visionaries recognised as award finalists
One of the 2021 four finalists will become the 20th recipient of the Equine Industry Vision Award that recognizes ingenuity and service as well as the benefit to the equine industry by inspiring these qualities in others.
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