FEI Board tweaks new-look equestrian formats for the Olympics
Final IOC approval of the 2020 Olympic Regulations for Equestrian Competitions and Olympic Qualifiers is still pending.
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Black Beauty’s message still strong after 150 years
New specially illustrated edition tells the classic story of a horse at the mercy of human benevolence.
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FEI adjusts plan to ban bisphosphonates unlicensed for equine use
Changes arose from concerns that drug residues might result in positive tests.
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Saving equine souls: Success stories from the frontline
“We will always open our doors when the police call to take in an abused equine facing an uncertain future.”
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Mary King adds Olympic clout to Blue Cross horse welfare work
Olympic rider becomes a Blue Cross Ambassador to help horses in need.
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Dressage riders fined following supplement contamination
Feed company traced the contamination back to an ingredient in a supplement.
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Horse remains unearthed in stables on the outskirts of Pompeii
Stables were attached to a villa probably owned by a high-ranking Roman military officer.
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Home for Christmas: Orphan foal taken in by British charity
“There is something truly special about being able to provide hope and reassurance to so many donkeys and their owners, but especially at Christmas.”
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Ethiopia moves to protect working donkeys from China’s skin trade
“Donkeys provide a lifeline of independent and income for millions of Ethiopians and we cannot afford to put that at risk at any price.”
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FEI moves closer to ending age-limit rules for FEI officials
Extensions allowed in some circumstances as FEI works to complete job descriptions and competency tests for officials.
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Thumbs down from researchers for straw bedding and dry hay for sport horses
Study in Belgium involved more than 700 active horses.
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FEI Board moves swiftly to close loophole over catastrophic injuries in Endurance
New rules change for the discipline will take effect from February 1.
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Geochemical analysis of fossils shows Florida’s ancient horses were homebodies
Teeth analysis suggests they had no need for migrations, with everything available for them in the southern American state.
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Green prescription: Exercise crucial in dieting horses
Importantly, the group that received exercise as well as being on a diet improved their insulin sensitivity.
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Cobra the amazing mustang: From unadoptable to award nominee
Cobra a dressage and western dressage champion after being captured from the wild in 2010.
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Kidney failure claims life of leading eventing sire Ramiro B
Former showjumping stallion has consistently been one of the most popular eventing sires in the world.
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Spain’s push for the awarding of WEG Endurance medals fails on appeal
FEI Tribunal says the course was not completed, nor the final required vet checks carried out. No medals should therefore be awarded.
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Treatment proves effective in clearing sand from the colon of horses
Researchers in Finland use a combination of psyllium and Epsom salts.
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Foot perfect: Farriers and vets get together for the good of the horse
New “Equine Soundness Professionals” organization will serve farriers and veterinarians working on equine podiatry cases.
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GPS tracking of racing horses on the horizon
Several racetracks have taken part in tests to collect workout data using GPS technology.
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