Badminton Horse Trials to return to “front of house”
Golf driving range to take back seat to Badminton dressage and jumping next year, as event runs behind closed doors.
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The latest news and information on equine issues.
Christmas dinner (and homes) sought for “homeless horses”
A handful of long-staying equine residents at Blue Cross looking for special homes in time for Christmas.
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Thirty-eight breeds tested for gene variant behind Warmblood fragile foal syndrome
“Screening for genetic diseases such as Warmblood fragile foal syndrome is not only of significant economic importance but it is also essential to avoid animal suffering.”
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International genetic experts converge to study fatal flaw in Friesian horses
Researchers in the US and The Netherlands are exploring megaesophagus and aortic rupture in the Friesian breed.
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Horses provide several in-hand clues to potentially dangerous ridden behaviours, study finds
Findings highlight the importance of effective and humane in-hand training. Horses who are well-behaved in-hand will likely be better behaved under saddle.
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Racing to the cloud: New system to revolutionise racehorse care and training
Cloud-based system gives trainers and stable staff instant access to all details of the horses in their care.
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Britain launches new equine disease tracking network
EVSNET (Equine Veterinary Surveillance Network for the UK Equine Population) will use health data from diagnostic laboratories and veterinary practices.
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White thoroughbred first “coloured” horse to win Group One race
White filly Sodashi is the first of her colour win a Group One race after she took out a 1600m race for two-year-olds in Japan at the weekend.
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Behaviour-scoring system identified eventing horses at greater risk of cross-country failure
Use of behavioural scale could identify horses who may benefit from veterinary investigation and treatment, potentially resulting in better performance and welfare.
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Italy endurance champs to “bring the sport back to its original roots”
FEI Board makes key decisions on the allocation and bidding for FEI Championships.
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FEI names new endurance boss after department reshuffle
“I believe that education and communication with the athletes and their entourage are key to improving horse welfare in the discipline internationally.”
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Colic claims star stallion Totilas, 20
Tributes flow following the death of record-breaking dressage horse Totilas, after a colic operation fails to save his life.
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Horse’s successful hip replacement thought to be a world first
Miniature horse’s hip replacement a true team effort by veterinarians and staff at the University of Liverpool.
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Risk factors in road riding in Britain revealed in just-published study
Road rage was a factor in 40% of reported incidents involving horses on British roads.
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Brain waves of horses in study reveal presence of chronic back pain
Researchers in France rightly hypothesized that the EEGs of horses in a resting state could reflect the state of their back.
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Plea to put damper on fireworks as horse owners report horror injuries
A British survey has revealed some 35% of horses have been involved in an accident related to fireworks, with some grave results.
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Drug test warning: Research ongoing into effects of CBD on competition horses
The effects of non-psychoactive CBD (cannabinoid) products in horses remains the subject of ongoing research, but for now, it is likely to result in failed drug tests in both sport and racing horses.
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Racing bodies urged to adopt new minimum welfare standards for thoroughbreds
International Federation of Horseracing Authorities releases minimum horse welfare standards for the racing industry.
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Researchers shine spotlight on damaging inflammation in laminitis
Similarities seen to the human skin condition psoriasis.
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Horse management smarts help owners cut costs
Try these cost-saving moves to extend your resources and reduce the cost of feeding horses, particularly in winter.
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