US House passes anti-soring bill with overwhelming majority
“We’re going straight ahead to press for Senate passage of the PAST Act. These animals have suffered long enough.”
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Equestrian body “committed to safety” as eventing deaths inquest concludes
Equestrian Australia “committed to learning from the outcomes” of Coronial Inquest into the deaths of Olivia Inglis and Caitlyn Fischer.
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Royal Vet College sends out first Equine Locomotor Research graduates
12 students graduate after two-year Diploma in Equine Locomotor Research course at the Royal Veterinary College.
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Tim’s target topped as equestrians raise nearly £52K
Fundraising target exceeded after #10forTim run for late showjumper’s foundation.
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Mark Todd retires from eventing again, this time for good
“I have been here once before but there will be no comeback this time,” says leading eventing rider after calling time on his illustrious career.
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Online survey delves into decision-making around colic in horses
Horses owners are invited to take part in a survey, data from which will be used to expand the resources in the ground-breaking REACT colic campaign.
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Polo by the numbers: Here’s what GPS technology reveals
Increased cardiovascular, anaerobic and speed based physiological demands on polo ponies as playing level increases, study finds.
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Global celebrations for Pony Club’s 90th birthday start at Gatcombe
#PonyClubWorldRide adds to celebrations of 90th anniversary of the founding of The Pony Club.
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Liver flukes an under-recognised cause of liver problems in Britain horses, researchers suggest
“Horses, sheep and cattle often share the same grazing, which enables high levels of gene flow between flukes infecting the different species.”
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Rescued donkey’s bulging, bleeding sarcoid treated successfully
“There is no excuse for a donkey having a tumour of this size and complexity; there are so many resources and help available for donkey owners, it should never happen.”
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Quirky horse link found to the origin of the word “oops”
Compelling evidence unearthed that ties the expression “oops” to the Great Epizootic of 1872, the most widespread and destructive horse flu epidemic in North American history.
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Rider who died in British cross-country fall named
Rider who died in cross-country accident in Britain earlier this month named as Clare Bedford, 31.
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Proposed rule changes threaten livelihoods of NZ equine dentists – industry head
“Horse owners, carers or trainers should not be forced to only use veterinarians for treatment of young horses when their practical training relating to all things equine dental is extremely brief and superficial.”
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Majority of Canadians oppose horse slaughter trade, poll suggests
The June poll of 1033 Canadians aged 18 and over revealed that 64% had a problem with slaughter for human consumption.
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Dates blunder robs Royal Windsor Show of 5* jumping status
Administrative error at the British Equestrian Federation means next year’s Royal Windsor Horse Show will have only 3* and 4* jumping classes.
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China opens new world-class racecourse and equestrian centre
New $NZ250 million facility includes an arena and a function centre. “It has everything.”
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Para dressage to be broadcast live at Tokyo 2020
Para Dressage is one of five sports that has been added to the live broadcast schedule for the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games, marking the first time that equestrian fans the world over will be able to watch daily live coverage at the Games.
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Medication breach sees Endurance rider suspended and fined
The Oman-registered rider provided no response to the FEI Tribunal in relation to the controlled medication breach.
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Olympia names Tim Stockdale Foundation as show’s official charity
Tim’s motto was “there’s no such word as can’t” and the foundation brings his motto to life by inspiring younger generations of sports stars.
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Medications given to dressage horse sees rider suspended for six months
The Belarusian rider had decided to inject her mount with dexamethasone and phenylbutazone to relieve a coughing attack.
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