World endurance champs to go ahead, despite EHV outbreak
A request by organisers to again postpone the FEI World Endurance Championships, because of “the uncertain evolution of Covid-19 and the impact of EHV-1”, has been denied.
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The buck stops here: Getting to the bottom of this dangerous behaviour in horses
Retraining a horse prone to bucking needs to be slow and progressive, say researchers. “Rider safety must always be of paramount importance.”
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Major back muscle of the horse revealed in all its digitized glory
The longissimus dorsi muscle has a great influence on the stability of the spine and facilitates proper locomotion.
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Behind the mask of an equestrian success story
From simple beginnings, an Italian equestrian apparel brand has taken the horse world by storm.
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When talking horse, it’s best to watch your tone
Communicating with your horse is likely to be easier if you use what researchers have dubbed pet-directed speech.
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Easter event a donkey day in on International Carrot Day
Enjoy a virtual day out with the donkeys on Easter Sunday as “Sanctuary from your Sofa” returns.
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Recycled racehorse: New sculpture pays tribute to town’s racing heritage
A racehorse sculpture created from scrap metal and old tools and farm implements has been unveiled in Matamata in New Zealand.
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Researchers investigate colour variations in bay horses
Genetic testing was carried out on 126 horses from five different breeds for the study.
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New revelations on the evolution of the horse revealed in fresh study
Using analysis of ancient DNA sequences, researchers have shown that Hippidion was, in evolutionary terms, close to true horses, with origins considerably more recent than the currently accepted date of around 10 million years ago.
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Loss of Hartmann’s mountain zebra mares a blow for US zoos
Five-year-old Wiley died at Zoo Knoxville in Tennessee after injuries sustained when she ran into a fence, and six-year-old Grenade died at Albuquerque Biological Park in New Mexico.
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Caution urged around using cannabis-derived products in animals
Scientific evidence supporting their use in animals remains limited, and vets should be very cautious over their off-label use.
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Thoroughbred aftercare group aims to retrain broodmares
The new “Broodmare Bunch” program launched by Indiana-based Friends of Ferdinand aims to assist potentially at-risk broodmares in finding homes after their breeding careers have ended.
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Global horse movements and climate change may open the door for Ross River Virus – review
The possibility of Ross River Virus emerging as an infectious disease worldwide should be taken seriously, researchers suggest.
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Labs work to pinpoint genetics of EHV-1 amid European outbreak
Circulation of active virus is expected to continue because this virus often moves more slowly through groups of horses compared to a virus such as Equine Influenza.
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Leg up for ambitious young British equestrians
Each of the winners will be given coaching sessions from professional riders such as William Fox-Pitt, Joe Stockdale and Judy Harvey, nutrition advice, Spillers feed vouchers and branded riding kit.
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Top FEI vet on EHV: ‘Nobody wants to see an outbreak like this ever again’
“One death is one too many, and we must do everything in our power to stop the spread of this terrible virus.”
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Single sensor can detect postural sway in horses, researchers report
The research demonstrated the basic capabilities of postural sway monitoring using a single inertial sensor. Postural sway forms part of the body’s ability to balance in any posture or activity.
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How your horse spends its day can reveal a lot about its well-being
The degree of access a horse has to food and space are important factors in its overall well-being.
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Survey seeks to better understand management of Equine Cushing’s disease in horses
“We need to get a broader sense of what is working for horse owners so that we can improve health outcomes for these animals.”
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Accident claims life of eventing course designer Tremaine Cooper
Tremaine Cooper was a US Equestrian Federation Course Advisor, on the USEA board of governors, and was involved in educational design seminars for the USEF and the FEI.
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