NZ equestrian’s trust gives $75,000 boost to spinal injury research
NZ Spinal Cord injury research trust contributes to accelerate clinical trials using three-dimensional nerve bridges.
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Herb shows promise in reducing insulin-driven laminitis risk among horses
Study points to a novel therapeutic strategy for equine insulin dysregulation.
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Worming woes: Strategy rethink as horse tapeworm product discontinued
Horse health professionals rally to determine best practice as “Equitape” horse wormer to be discontinued from October 2018.
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Detection times for common topical painkiller used in horses put to the test
Tests were conducted on the same substance that resulted in four horses being disqualified at the Beijing Olympics.
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Beleaguered Bermuda horses take flight for new homes
Riding school closure forces horses into care, with several travelling to new homes in the US.
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Treeless v. treed: A saddle fitter’s perspective
The reason treed saddles have been around for so long is because they serve a distinct purpose – to protect, support, and provide comfort to both horse and rider.
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Owner survey explores important decision-making around horses
“We are looking for horse owners or carers who have previous experience of purchasing horses and/or euthanasia of their own horse to participate.”
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Leave our donkeys alone: Aust senators rail against live exports
New Bill would prohibit the live export of horses and donkeys for the purpose of slaughter overseas, fueling the ejiao trade.
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Sun King’s equestrian sculpture could bring $US13m at auction
Sun King’s “sumptuous portrait of royal power and absolute authority” up for auction.
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Better hoof health seen with use of copper-coated horseshoe nails
“It appears that the well-known antimicrobial effects of copper may apply to the application of copper coating of horseshoe nails.”
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Funnell flies to fourth win in Hickstead Derby
Rider joins Harvey Smith, John and Michael Whitaker, and Eddie Macken as four-time winners in the iconic event.
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New beginnings as “war horses” return home
Development’s history as World War 1 veterinary clinic and remount base recognised with life-sized sculptures.
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Hay contamination behind two drug violations, FEI Tribunal finds
The FEI said the circumstances were unfortunate for the riders in the two cases and could not have been foreseen.
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CBE honours leading vet’s contribution to the profession
CBE for Donkey Sanctuary Trustee; Australian vet takes on OIE leadership role; Award for Brooke USA founder David Jones.
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Emergency fund helps volcano-hit horses in Guatemala
Public appeal raises £16,000 to help equines and their owners most affected by the Fuego eruption.
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It’s time for a federal clean-up of American horse racing, says HSUS boss
“It is past time that all members of the horse racing industry accept the fact that policing themselves is not working.”
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Fresh study casts light on the ability of horses to read human emotions
“Our study could contribute to the understanding of how humans and companion animals send and receive emotional signals to deepen our relationships.”
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Researchers unravel the genetics of the striking “tiger-eye” in Paso Fino horses
Tiger-eye is considered a desirable trait in the Puerto Rican Paso Fino, and has not been documented to date in any breed.
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Equine oracle Diwa rivals Paul the Octopus in FIFA World Cup predictions
Morocco-based ‘Donkey of Destiny’ Diwa has made a strong start in 2018 group match forecasts.
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New innovations at fore in leather-free horse riding gloves
Uvex creates “the future of glove technology” for equestrians with Craspace technology and the 4D stretch material.
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