Valuable role of animals in therapy for those with brain injuries highlighted
Patients showed more active social engagement during the animal sessions than during conventional therapy sessions.
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It’s all NGO at the UN for The Donkey Sanctuary
Status as Non Government Organisation gives charity more opportunities to participate at a higher level on the world stage.
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No explanation given for positive drug test in Endurance horse
FEI Tribunal fines and suspends the rider without knowing how his mount came to test positive for lidocaine.
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Endurance rider did not know about medications given to her horse, tribunal told
Rider fined 2000 Swiss francs and suspended for six months in controlled medication case in Argentina.
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Correct nutrition a key element in reducing EHV1 risk, findings suggest
Researchers delve into the effects that short-chain fatty acids have on the progression of EHV1 infections.
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After fires, unsung heroine of wild horses in life-threatening battle
Wildfire smoke likely cause of autoimmune mediated neurodegenerative disease that has struck down Laura Simpson.
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Cancer fundraiser draws showjumpers to central Christchurch
New Zealand’s leading riders converge on Hagley Park’s Jump for Cancer event in central city.
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Priscilla Presley renews call to protect the horse breed Elvis loved
While Elvis began lighting the nation on fire with Don’t Be Cruel, soring began lighting Tennessee Walking Horses’ feet on fire for the first time, and the practice grew rampant.
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Right treatment crucial in getting control of sarcoids
“Clearly, they are not a ‘benign’ lesion, despite their benign classification, and they should never be ignored,” says Dr Anna Hollis, who specializes in their treatment.
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Inspiration from tradition: The science of training horses in-hand
“He chooses to remain by your side because he is not an enemy to be dominated but instead a partner willing to work with you.”
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Equine flu is resurgent: Experts provide background and advice
Experts background the surge of cases in the US and Europe, and offers some advice.
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Ireland’s eventing team hires Kiwi showjumper for Olympic run-up
An experienced coach of eventers, Grant Wilson is bringing his expertise to the Irish team.
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The equine brain as you’ve never seen it before
Remarkable images are obtained after nearly five hours of scanning.
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Eventing study to use video footage to help prevent injuries
Innovative project will review an online library of Eventing cross-country competitions.
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Heavy going? What rider weight means for a horse
Researchers have explored the effects of rider weight on horses in a fresh British study.
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Owners need more training to recognize dental pain in horses, say researchers
Many behavioral problems disappeared when infected cheek teeth were extracted, researchers found.
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Brits tackle Strangles in horses with new surveillance scheme
By identifying and treating carrier horses, vets are able to “break the strangles hold” by preventing new outbreaks.
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Journey to the horse’s gut: Tiny “camera in a capsule” reveals all
Researcher tests simple, non-invasive way to look inside mysterious black box of a horse’s GI tract.
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23rd horse dies after racing resumes at Santa Anita
US Jockey Club says the core of the problem lies in “a fundamentally flawed system that falls far short of international horse racing standards”.
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Rehab lift and harness system will be a first for injured horses
“If this works, the potential impact will be huge because there are no long-term rehabilitation harnesses available on the market today.”
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