Horse vets urge rethink on flunixin suspension
British Equine Veterinary Association calls for suspension to be overturned in horses not destined for the human food chain.
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Genetic spotlight thrown on a hardy, high-altitude horse breed
How did the tough and adaptable Tibetan horse breed come about? Researchers have the answer.
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40th birthday celebrations for rescued pony Ella
“It’s amazing how after a few months she was back in good physical condition and was starting to show her real lust for life.”
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Leading reining horse stable announces dispersal sale
McQuay Stables to sell off its breeding horses, but will remain active in the industry.
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Figures show decline in the long-haul horse slaughter trade in Europe
“This is another hugely encouraging step in our long-running campaign,” says World Horse Welfare chief executive Roly Owers.
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Upcoming equitation conference a worthy nod to Federico Caprilli
Caprilli was an Italian cavalry officer whose pioneering techniques transformed the way horses were trained and ridden.
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Italian breakthrough gives us Asinino Reggiano – cheese made from 100% donkey’s milk
Asinino Reggiano is the world’s first cheese made with 100 percent donkey milk.
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Need for speed: NZ thoroughbred breeders get inside running on genetic testing
Thoroughbred Breeders group partners with Plusvital for access to speed gene test and others.
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Victory for horses as NZ rules against tight nosebands in dressage
“No noseband may ever be so tightly fixed that it will harm the horse. It must be possible to place one finger comfortably between the noseband and the nasal planum (front of the nose).”
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Researchers begin to unravel one of the mysteries of concussion
Differences between impacts that led to concussions and those that did not related to how and where the brain shakes.
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Dramatic increase in horses used for NZ research
924 horses used for testing, teaching or research in New Zealand in 2016.
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Breaking records, not the bank: Awareness day helps horse riders get safe
This year’s #Riders4HelmetsRiders4Helmets International Helmet Awareness Day is on track to have more than 700 participating retailers in 19 countries.
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Benefits of therapeutic riding among autistic youngsters remained six months later – study
Researchers followed up on youngsters who took part in a therapeutic riding initiative.
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“Concussion pill” on horizon as World Brain Day marked
CBD and NMDA antagonist could reduce post-injury brain cell inflammation, headache, pain and other symptoms associated with concussion.
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What happens when horses face an impossible task?
Ear movements suggest they may be seeking the help of people to get an unreachable food reward.
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Jonty regains consciousness after June 3 eventing fall
“Jonty has now regained consciousness and is beginning to interact positively with the medical team and his family.”
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Researchers successfully protect foals against pneumonia by inoculating their mums
Foals were protected when antibodies providing immunity were passed on in the mares’ colostrum.
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$100,000 bonus for Kenyan women and their donkeys
In addition to handling and husbandry practices for women donkey owners, the Women4Donkeys program will also provide training and capacity building of farriers, health providers and harness-makers.
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Triple Crown winner Justify honored as model horse
Justify will join fellow Triple Crown winners American Pharoah and Secretariat as a portrait model for Breyer, available in November 2018.
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Trailblazing equine surgeon Doug Herthel dies at 71
Veterinarian developed innovative techniques in equine orthopedic and colic surgery and anesthesia recovery,
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