“Off-label” veterinary drugs in equine welfare spotlight
Many British veterinarians believe the use and prescribing of unlicensed medicinal products is essential to equine welfare.
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New boss and board for Horse Sport Ireland after govt review
“The new Board is now well positioned to guide Horse Sport Ireland and equestrian sport in Ireland to fulfill its true potential.”
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Care of working equines goes high-tech
“Equid Assessment Research and Scoping” (EARS) developed by The Donkey Sanctuary and World Horse Welfare.
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WEG winners: Britain’s eventers hold on for double gold
Gold to Britain, silver to Ireland, and Olympic champions France take old bronze at the World Equestrian Games.
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Lush pasture an effective strategy against neurodegenerative horse disease
Recently published review explores equine neuroaxonal dystrophy and equine degenerative myeloencephalopathy.
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Disadvantaged equines take center stage at World Equestrian Games
Inside look at life of working equines in 360° immersive video.
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WEG winners: Belgian claims historic reining gold ahead of US riders
Tight tussle for bronze as 22 riders line up to individual runs.
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Reaction of horses to growling and laughter explored in study
Clear differences seen in the reaction of horses to the emotional valence of a laugh and growl.
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WEG winners: Isabell Werth takes out dressage grand prix special
Gold for leading German rider, with USA’s Laura Graves in silver and Britain’s Charlotte Dujardin takes out bronze medal.
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Weather, logistics force cancellation of WEG dressage freestyle
“We know this is desperately disappointing for the 15 athletes who had qualified their horses for the Freestyle, and of course for all the spectators who had bought tickets, but the weather has simply left us with no choice.”
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Loss of New Zealand horse following aborted world endurance champs
20-year-old Anglo-Arab gelding had been treated at the WEG venue for kidney problems before being transferred to the Tryon Equine Hospital.
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Genetic testing casts fascinating light on the maternal origins of the Thoroughbred
Considerable diversity found in the maternal history of Thoroughbreds.
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Hay-only diet not good enough for horses, study suggests
The hay diet was lower than the other two diets for fat intake, amount digested and percent of apparent digestibility.
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“Miracle baby” the first Hartmann’s Mountain Zebra filly in UK for 16 years
Wakanda’s arrival has been heralded as a miracle for the vulnerable species.
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Horse tests positive for Hendra virus in northern New South Wales
Horse owners urged to vaccinate their horses following case in a four-year-old Arab cross.
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WEG winners: Gold for Germany and USA as first medals awarded
No surprises as German team tops the podium for dressage, and Team USA wins the reining again.
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Signs of pending catastrophic breakdown seen in some racehorses
Study in California shines fresh light on risks around catastrophic breakdowns.
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WEG under siege: Hurricane’s effects to dampen equestrian spirits
Hurricane Florence expected to make landfall near the North and South Carolina coastal border on Friday night.
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Horror day for endurance: WEG race cancelled as weather adds to day’s woes
Deteriorating weather and worsening conditions on the trail forced the decision.
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Pandemonium at WEG Endurance race after riders misdirected
Mayhem at the ride base, with officials deciding to void the first loop and run a 120km race instead.
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