How scientists unravelled secrets of horse domestication
Evidence unearthed by an international team of archaeologists suggests horses were domesticated 1000 years earlier than previously thought.
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Genetic colour helps unravel mystery of horse domestication
Wild horses were domesticated in the Ponto-Caspian steppe region — modern-day Russia, Kazakhstan, Ukraine, Romania — in the 3rd millennium BC, researchers believe.
Read moreHuman ancestor lived in world with tiny horses
A 47-million-year-old ancestor of modern man lived in a world of tiny horses and strange kangaroo-like creatures with trunks, scientists have revealed.
Read moreStudy provides evidence of long-term memory in horses
A study of three horses has added weight to the belief of many owners that their equine companions have long memories.
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Stallion’s attack on newborn foal witnessed by researcher
Infanticidal attacks have been documented in several equid species in captivity, but had never been witnessed in free-roaming feral horses.
Read moreAppaloosa horse study reveals gene for blindness, colour
A study in the US of appaloosa horse genetics has revealed the potential gene responsible for Appaloosa coat patterning and related traits, including congenital stationary night blindness (CSNB).
Read moreArabian mare sells for $2.3 million
As expected Arabian World Champion mare Kwestura topped the recent Pride of Poland sale, selling to Ajman in the UAE for the record price of €1,125,000 (NZ$2.34 million; $US1.7m).
Read moreCelebrity twins chalk up a quarter century
The world’s oldest equine twins, Bill and Ben, have chalked up another milestone, reaching 25 at their seaside retreat in
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Home pregnancy tester for horses breaks new ground
“Instead of having to spend $100 to $120 to have a vet pregnancy-test their mare, breeders can buy our test for just $30 and test their mare(s) themselves.”
Read moreWorld’s tallest horse is still growing
He weighs in at 1.3 tonnes and wears an eight-foot cover.
Read moreEquine flu jumped to dogs 9 years ago – study
The first recorded cases of equine influenza jumping the species barrier may have emerged up to nine years ago, a study suggests.
Read moreIan Millar’s wife Lynn dies after long illness
Lynn Millar played a quiet, behind-the-scenes role in the sport, she was an outstanding horsewoman and an integral part of Ian Millar’s success.
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Study confirms coat-pattern link in appaloosa night blindness
New research by Dr Lynne Sandmeyer has established that appaloosas with coat patterns indicating they are homozygous for LP, the main gene responsible for Appaloosa spotting, are affected by congenital stationary night blindness (CSNB).
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World horse population estimated at 58 million
According to the 2006 FAOSTAT report, there are 58,372,106 horses in the world.
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Przewalski horse breed may soon thrive in the wild
The birth of a Przewalski foal at Toronto Zoo is another welcome step towards the ultimate dream: To have the primitive breed of horse restored to healthy numbers in the wilds of their native Mongolia and surrounding territories.
Read morePalomino thoroughbred colt a first for Britain
The importation of a fully registered palomino thoroughbred colt to Britain is a first for the country.
Read moreIdaho’s extinct Hagerman horse to ride again
US shipping company U-Haul is featuring the extinct Hagerman Horse on 1800 of its new 26-foot moving vans. The Hagerman
Read moreBill and Ben world’s oldest equine twins?
Meet Bill and Ben, who, at 24, are seeking recognition as the world’s oldest living horse twins.
Read moreStudy shows how horses and people connect
A horse’s heart rhythms reflect their emotional state and can respond to the emotional state of a nearby human, according to a pilot study conducted by Alliant International University Professor Ellen Gehrke and the Institute of HeartMath.
Read moreRange of ancient horse greater than thought
A scientific study has extended the range of an extinct equine, Equus hydrantinus. The forerunner of the horse was orginally thought to have ranged across Europe, Israel and Turkey.
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