Artist renews spotlight on desert plight of NZ war horses
Artist behind “The Horses Stayed Behind” has another equine-related project in the Middle East.
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Pilot studies to explore elements of equine metabolic syndrome
Three projects get funding, including one to investigate a potential diagnostic test for EMS.
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New level of donkey care thanks to popular owner resources
Donkey Care Packs give owners and professionals all the tools they need to care for their equines.
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Equine therapy boosted by record-breaking musician
Since 2012, Scott Helmer’s concerts have raise more than $2 million for causes including equine and pet rescues and equine therapy programs.
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Test developed for HIV-like horse virus
Newly discovered “New Equine Virus” (NEV) is a lentivirus that has incorrectly been diagnosed as EIA.
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Obesity’s telltale signature in the blood and gut of horses
Blood tests and analysis of gut bacteria paint a clear profile of both lean and overweight horses.
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Hall of Fame honors for equine health researchers
Thomas Divers, the late Steeve Giguère and Dickson Varner to be inducted into the University of Kentucky’s Equine Research Hall of Fame.
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Help at hand for hurricane-hit horses in US
AAEP’s Equine Disaster Relief Fund is rallying to help horses affected by Hurricane Florence in the Carolinas.
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Training horses daily is not necessary to get good results, study shows
“When horses are over-trained they start to show a range of mental issues including switching off, response lowering, aggression etc.”
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WEG winners: Germany’s Simone Blum takes jumping gold
The last of the WEG results are in, with vaulting, driving, para-dressage and showjumping wrapping up the Games in North Carolina.
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Points scale developed by researchers predicted performance of endurance horses
Researchers have developed a points-based system for assessing the abilities of endurance horses based on biochemical and physical parameters, saying
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Wild horse biologist joins US govt advisory board
“I know a humane and elegant management solution can be achieved for wild horses and burros.”
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WEG winners: USA scores team jumping gold
Americans win on home turf as Dutch team upsets British para hopes, and Germany claims first ever Nations Team Vaulting event.
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Horse riding had a profound effect on stroke survivors in study, say researchers
“The participants reported having learned new skills, increased self-efficacy and self-esteem, and improvements in balance and gait.”
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Know your trees: “Perfect storm” heightens equine atypical myopathy risk
Sycamore and Box Elder trees are the baddies distribute their toxic seeds over long distances, typically several hundred metres, but reportedly up to 4km.
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The Curly Jim line of domestic curly horses: A mysterious genetic tale
Dr. Mitch Wilkinson unravels the DNA behind the Curly Jim line of domestic curly horses found in the United States.
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Performance horse expert new president of lead British equine vet body
Renate Weller, a highly sought-after speaker at national and international meetings, has authored more than 100 peer-reviewed articles and has written 10 book chapters in her field of expertise.
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Something is rotten in the state of horse sport
A major inquiry is likely in the wake of the World Equestrian Games, suggests Neil Clarkson.
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WEG winners: Dutch head individual para dressage medal table
Individual tests completed with The Netherlands at the head of the medal table with two golds, a bronze and a silver, having won a medal in every class in which it has competed.
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Eventing horse euthanised after injury complications at WEG
Box Qutie initially thought to be improving after injury, but extensive blood clots formed.
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