Bookies’ equestrian paintings fetch £14 million at auction
Three works by Sir Alfred Munnings fetched more than £1 million in the sale of the collection owned by Barney “B.J” Eastwood.
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The latest news and information on equine issues.
When what you “see” isn’t what you get: The risks of buying horses sight unseen
Where possible, buyers should always meet the horses to check that they are as described and suitable for their requirements.
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Spotlight on the overlooked role of horses as carbon sequesters
Horses and burros, especially those living naturally in the wild, have a superior ability to sequester, or “lock away”, carbon.
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West Nile Virus surveillance protocols needed for African equids, say scientists
“The high seroprevalence in some regions is a call to institute a workable regional or sub-regional surveillance protocol for Africa.”
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Training accident claims life of US eventer Annie Goodwin
Annie Goodwin, 32, was fatally injured following a fall during a training session at a farm in South Carolina on July 14.
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Empire Rose’s trainer Laurie Laxon dies at 75
Hall of Fame trainer won a Melbourne Cup and multiple Singapore training premierships.
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Horses are ingesting a surprising amount of dirt – and it may not be good for them
The known risks from soil ingestion show the need to limit this involuntary intake in order to ensure horse welfare, according to researchers.
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Olympic arrivals: Dressage horses first to land in Tokyo
The first horses to arrive in Tokyo have arrived before the Olympic Games. The dressage competition is the first of the equestrian events, starting on July 24.
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Jury still out on whether ponies are “hot blooded” or “cold blooded”
Study in Poland finds big differences in blood test results among different-sized ponies.
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World’s Curly horses set to enjoy their first virtual international show
The virtual show format will allow Curly horses from around the globe to compete in a range of classes against one another.
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Emergency aid a lifesaver for Nepal’s equines and their owners
Charities working in Nepal were granted permission by the government to distribute urgent relief packages to brick kiln workers and their equines amid the country’s Covid-19 lockdown.
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Equestrian world’s unsung heroes sought for British award
Nominations close on July 31 for the Sir Colin Spedding Award that recognises an exceptional individual or organisation within the equine sector.
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Harry de Leyer of Snowman fame dies at 93
The “Cinderella” story of Harry de Leyer and Snowman has been immortalized in countless articles, books, and a feature-length documentary.
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Changes afoot at pioneering equine insurance company
Barry Fehler is stepping back from his role as Chief Executive Officer of SEIB Insurance Brokers, the company he founded in 1963.
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Microbe that causes strangles behind a serious brain infection in a man – case report
“In our patient, recent contact with infected horses in Myanmar was presumably the cause of the disease.”
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British scheme challenges concept of the “ideal” show horse
The Horse Trust is launching a programme to reward healthy body condition in show horses in Britain.
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Equine nutrition’s quiet achiever: Pat Harris works to keep horses healthy
“Pat is always very reticent about attention being drawn to her internationally lauded achievements in equine nutrition but Spillers is extremely proud and privileged to have her as a part of the team.”
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Age-related changes seen in a study of the major arteries of horses
Arteries were also subjected to pressure tests to learn about rupturing tendencies.
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Fungal leather production could mean change of tack for equestrians
“The material has a leathery look and feel and can be as strong as animal leather. It also offers the possibility to be colored and patterned, and it does not contain any backing or supporting materials.”
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Questions remain on long-term effects of weight-loss measures on jockeys – review
“Both athletes and the horse racing industry must heed the science and move to embrace evidence-based practices.”
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