Przewalski’s mare Rose Marie dies at 31
The median life expectancy for a Przewalski’s horse is about 15 years in human care.
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Horses who snort more appear to be happier, say researchers
“The more horses emitted snorts, the more they were in a good welfare state,” researchers reported.
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Laminitis claims life of $16m thoroughbred The Green Monkey
Pinhooked two-year-old fetched $US16 million at auction but didn’t live up to the hype on the track, or as a sire.
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“Early signs of progress” in Jonty Evans’ recovery
“He remains very seriously ill, having suffered a significant brain injury in his fall and any recovery will take an indefinite period of time.”
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Rescue Shetlands named after Beatrix Potter characters have a story or two to tell
The British charity Blue Cross is celebrating the rehabilitation of 22 neglected ponies.
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Over 20% of Australian horses race with their tongues tied to their lower jaw
Researchers Samantha Franklin, of the University of Adelaide and Paul McGreevy, of the University of Sydney, discuss the use of tongue ties in
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German showjumping legend Hans Günter Winkler dies at 91
“The word legend is so often overused, but it is the most fitting description of a man and an athlete who really was a true legend.”
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Irish team to #weargreenforjonty at World Equestrian Games
“He is always in our thoughts and we will definitely be ‘wearing green for Jonty’.”
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Award for research into drought-proofing Australia’s horse properties
Study revealed that encouraging partnerships and communication in the horse community was an effective way to enhance property resilience.
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New horse ID regulations for England; fines likely for non-compliance
The charity World Horse Welfare welcomes the regulations announced by the agriculture agency Defra.
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Cruelty v. tradition as festival’s use of donkey questioned
“We recognise that it is important to maintain traditions, but not where they cause unnecessary harm to animals.”
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Chlamydia cases in horses highlight the need for vigilance, says researcher
“The fact that birds can transfer chlamydia to humans is well-known; now there is more evidence horses may transmit the disease too.”
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New equine stem-cell treatment targets damaged cartilage
Stem cells in Arti-Cell Forte develop towards cartilage cells which can assist in repairing damaged cartilage in the joint.
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Legendary Kiwi racehorse Kiwi hits the big screen
Famous Melbourne Cup winner of 1983 immortalised in a film about his great run.
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Getting to the bottom of sinusitis in horses
Researchers investigate whether identifying the bacteria present can provide important clues to the root cause of the condition.
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“Mule gate” as Wallace breaks through red tape into dressage arena
“I was really surprised and disappointed. It’s not like he’s a zebra. He has an incredible brain, is so very willing and such a pleasure.”
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Study takes us a step closer to knowing how furosemide reduces lung bleeding in horses
Findings open potential avenues for future treatments for exercise induced pulmonary haemorrhage.
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Horse dentistry goes back more than 3000 years, study concludes
As herders began to use metal bits, they also developed a method for extracting troublesome teeth, similar to the way most veterinary dentists would remove them today.
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70 reasons for not using a bit: Your horse may thank you
A pain in the mouth can change the whole of a horse’s ‘body language.’ The behavioral changes are expressed in one or more parts of the body; head, neck, back, limbs and tail.
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Strangles bacteria shows amazing survival – in a bucket
Streptococcus equi survived longest in wet, humid, and cold conditions.
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