Princess Anne adds royal touch to equine charity’s new centre
World Horse Welfare President The Princess Royal formally opens expanded facilities at popular Lancashire attraction in Britain.
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Equestrian worker’s dust exposure explored in study
“Equestrian workers need to receive occupational health training on the health risks associated with respirable crystalline silica exposure.”
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Definitive donkey dentistry guide launched – and it’s free
Dental disease is the second most common clinical problem encountered in donkeys, after disorders of the feet and has the potential to cause significant pain.
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Young eventer dies in cross-country fall at French champs
Thaïs Méheust was a rising star with many wins to her name. Her dream was to represent France at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.
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Sabotage blamed for positive drug test in Endurance horse
“The only possible option is that an external person wanted to harm me.”
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NY carriage horses inspire Central Park’s latest equine sculpture
15-foot tall aluminium work “The Horses” to stand at Central Park’s Fifth Avenue.
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Blood brothers: Equine charity creates its own plasma bank
The Donkey Sanctuary has set up a donor scheme and is using plasma from its own herd to treat sick donkeys across its UK sanctuaries.
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Brits dominate Burghley as Pippa Funnell bags second win
British riders take out top four, with Pippa Funnell taking second Burghley title, following her win with Pinmore’s Pride in 2003.
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Gender inequality rife in veterinary profession, study finds
Those women who have children and/or go part-time are seen to have chosen family over careers and are often not taken seriously at the practice any more, no longer being considered for promotions.
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Brits jump to top three at Burghley Horse Trials
Reigning champ eliminated but Tim Price’s hopes still alive with Bango, in 7th place after influential cross-country.
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Trainer’s whipping of pony during clinic earns suspension, fine
Case involving a four-time Olympian goes to the FEI Tribunal.
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Sex lives of the most popular US Thoroughbreds may be curbed
New rule proposed in response to concerns around the narrowing of the diversity of the Thoroughbred gene pool in the US.
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Charity works to help India’s flood-stricken equines
Brooke India has been hard at work providing aid to equine owning communities in India, and ensuring the longer-term welfare of those affected by floods.
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Study findings paint a damning picture of individual stabling of horses
Study findings paint a worrying picture of individual stabling – a housing method commonly employed around the world.
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Two in Burghley top 10 for NZ’s Tim Price
Former Junior National Champion and Young Riders squad member Eliza Stoddart leads after the first day of dressage at Burghley, with Tim Price close behind.
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Supplied hay at showjumping event behind two failed drug tests
The two riders bore no fault for their horses testing positive to synephrine, the FEI Tribunal has ruled.
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Donkey skin trade “a crisis we cannot ignore”
“These vitally important animals experience appalling suffering in the global trade, often transported long distances without food, water or rest only to be illegally slaughtered, in often brutal conditions, for their skins.”
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Free PPID tests for Canadian horses on offer
Although Pituitary Pars Intermedia Dysfunction is a very common disease more often seen in horses 15 years of age and older, it can occur in horses as young as 10.
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Foals having fun: There’s a serious side to all that frolicking
Modern foal-rearing systems need to provide appropriate opportunities for foals to spontaneously play to optimise bone development, according to researchers.
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The potential role of the misstep, and other footfall insights in horses
Researchers are adding more important pieces to the puzzle around the stresses and strains on the legs of horses, and the causes of injuries.
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