New treatment for lame horses hailed as an important advance in medicine
“This innovative work is truly exciting, not just for veterinary medicine but also in human medicine.”
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Track closures face New Zealand thoroughbred racing industry
New Zealand would be left with 27 venues for thoroughbred racing by the 2026-27 season.
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Brains as well as brawn: The secret to success in harness racing horses
Intelligence appears to be a key element in the success of harness racing horses, fresh research suggests.
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Surveys suggest horse vets now more open to complementary therapies
The findings are based on two vet surveys taken 10 years apart in Europe.
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Donkeys not so hardy in cold weather, study finds
Donkeys, and to a lesser extent mules, appear not to be as adapted to colder, wet climates as horses, and may require additional protection from the elements, such as access to a wind and waterproof shelter.
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New “shock treatment” at the heart of equine atrial fibrillation
Researchers say transvenous electric cardioversion has higher success rate and lower risk of side effects than drug therapy.
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Secretariat’s derby shoe fetches record $80K at auction
Record price for 1973 Kentucky Derby shoe authenticated by Lucien Laurin.
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New A-to-Z guide targets endurance cheats
The group Clean Endurance says that many FEI rules in endurance are still being openly and routinely broken.
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Hay, hay: Horses prefer steamed or dry to soaked, study finds
Canadian study assesses nutrient content, blood sugar and preference of horses.
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Groom’s error led to endurance horse’s positive drug test, tribunal told
Only a brief explanation was provided to the FEI Tribunal, laying the blame on a groom’s error.
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Jonty Evans back in UK, “humbled by support” from well-wishers
Injured eventing rider passed fit to go home from Ireland after cross-country accident.
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Endurance horse tested positive for “cocktail” of five controlled medications
Fine and suspension for Pakistan-registered rider of a the horse in a 120km Dubai race.
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Stamp of approval for Winx’s 26th consecutive race win
Winx breaks Australian race record and a special postal issue marks the achievement.
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Gut risks arising from NSAID use in horses highlighted in study
Two non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) commonly given to horses were found to alter the all-important bacterial profile in the gut.
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WEG puts spotlight on wild horses at Equus Film Festival
World Equestrian Games to offer an equine extravaganza of shows, movies, and performances – besides the competition, that is.
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Art buyers expected to pony up big bucks for “Pony”
On closer inspection “Pony” is a painting laced with historical reference and elegant structure.
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Scientists work on blood test to detect racehorses at risk of catastrophic injury
“It’s exciting to think that a single blood sample may be all we need to help identify an individual at-risk horse.”
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The fascinating footfall of the Colombian paso horse and the role of the gait-keeper gene
What is behind the unique gaits of the Colombian paso horse?
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Royal seal of approval: The Donkey Sanctuary a great place to work
Charity receives Princess Royal Training Awards for its commitment to staff development.
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Renowned NZ horse racing artist Peter Williams dies at 84
Peter Williams became a fixture and the “unofficial artist in residence” in the paddock at Keeneland, Churchill Downs and Saratoga.
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