Equine charities join forces for welfare at Appleby Horse Fair
Hundreds of horses and donkeys come under the watchful eye of seven charities in a huge team effort.
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Dynamic nature of gut bacteria in horses exposed by researchers
“The faecal microbiota is highly dynamic and responds distinctly to dietary factors and ambient environmental conditions in normal horses.”
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Do all racehorses compete in a direction that suits them?
Researchers examine laterality in horses, suggesting some may be at greater risk of injury when racing in a direction that does not suit.
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Equestrian art breaks new ground: A sand arena
Freelance designer Martin Stockberg steps into the horse world for his latest piece of art.
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Jonty Evans remains unconscious after cross-country fall
Irish rider in a stable condition after sustaining a “significant brain injury”.
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Massive war horse memorial unveiled near Ascot Racecourse
£300,000 bronze statue a reminder of the service and sacrifice millions of horses, mules and donkeys made in the First World War.
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Rare zebra’s birth captured on film at Utah zoo
A rare Hartmann’s Mountain Zebra foal has been born at a US zoo.
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Justify races into greatness as 13th Triple Crown winner
Wire-to-wire victory in Belmont Stakes seals Triple Crown for undefeated colt.
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Bramham Horse Trials in pictures: Germany’s Julia K cruises to victory
Julia Krajewski and FRH lead from start to finish to take out the Bramham CCI3*.
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American racing requires federal oversight, says HSUS boss
Drugging and scandals over the sale of racehorses for slaughter have cast a cloud over the sport, says Kitty Block
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Riders are more stable without saddle flaps, researchers find
“The use of a flapless saddle that allowed closer contact of the rider’s legs with the sides of the horse’s ribcage significantly improved rider stability …”
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Help at hand for Guatemala’s equine volcano victims
Emergency appeal by working horse charity Brooke aims to raise £10,000.
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Seeing the signs: Can you tell your horse is in pain?
“These videos should help riders, owners, trainers and vets understand what the horse is actually trying to say. We owe it to them to listen.”
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Endurance rider lays blame for failed drug test on fungus-affected oats
Uruguayan rider receives a two-year suspension and a fine over the presence of ergonovine in her horse.
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Irish showjumping scene in shock after young rider’s death
“Jack, we will miss you terribly, you were truly one of life’s great guys.”
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Joint injuries in horses: Specialist plumps for three months rest
Research shows corticosteroid injections into the injured joints of racehorses can actually increase the risk of further injury.
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Influenza is going to the dogs – and it’s not good news
“In this study, we identified influenza viruses jumping from pigs into dogs,” the lead researcher reports.
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Now’s the time to vaccinate against Hendra, Aust vets say
The Hendra virus can strike at any time, traditionally there are more cases seen during the cooler months.
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Metabolic profiling shows value in identifying horses at risk from equine metabolic syndrome
“Our results clearly demonstrate the potential of serum metabolomics to provide insight into molecular pathophysiology and to define a metabolomic signature for EMS.”
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British Dressage chairwoman stands down to fight cancer
Penny Pollard to stand down in September after five years as chairwoman.
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