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Donkeys at work at a brick kiln in India.
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Boost for welfare of world’s working equines

June 2, 2020June 2, 2020 Robin Marshall 1421 Views 0 Comments

The Welfare Aggregation and Guidance (WAG) tool, an accessory to The Donkey Sanctuary’s welfare assessment questionnaire EARS (Equid Assessment Research and Scoping), has been published by the peer-reviewed scientific journal, “Animals”.

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Algorithm proves accurate in detecting break-over phase in a horse’s stride

June 1, 2020 Horsetalk.co.nz 2244 Views 0 Comments

The break-over phase starts after the loading phase when the horse lifts its heel, causing a rotational movement around the toe, and ends with hoof lifting off.

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Delay in Britain’s animal cruelty sentencing bill

June 1, 2020 Horsetalk.co.nz 1529 Views 0 Comments

Supporters urged to keep the pressure on the government as the second reading of the Animal Welfare (Sentencing) Bill is pushed back to September 11.

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Perfectly preserved wooden saddle is nearly 1700 years old

May 31, 2020 Horsetalk.co.nz 16108 Views 4 Comments History

Researchers describe the Mongolia saddle as completely preserved.

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Effectiveness of ivermectin in treating mules assessed in study

May 31, 2020May 31, 2020 Horsetalk.co.nz 3248 Views 0 Comments Zebras & asses

Few studies exist on the effectiveness of antiparasitic drugs in mules, even though these drugs are crucial to their welfare.

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Leading Italian equestrian figure Vittorio De Sanctis dies at 84

May 31, 2020May 31, 2020 Horsetalk.co.nz 1481 Views 0 Comments Obituary

Professor Vittorio De Sanctis was widely recognised for introducing the sport of endurance to Italy and the FEI.

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Good news for the Przewalski’s horse on the long road to freedom

May 30, 2020 Horsetalk.co.nz 4046 Views 0 Comments Przewalski's horse

Genetic analyses reveal that the wild horses reintroduced into the wilderness since 1992 do not show a decreased genetic variability, despite the small breeding populations.

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NZ horse exports to Australia set to resume

May 30, 2020May 30, 2020 Horsetalk.co.nz 1855 Views 0 Comments Piroplasmosis

Ongoing testing has found no other positive horses, amid growing optimism the result from the imported mare will prove to be an isolated case.

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Big crowds enjoyed the action at the 2019 Longines FEI Jumping Nations Cup Final in Barcelona.
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New Covid-19 policy as FEI prepares for horse sport’s return

May 30, 2020May 30, 2020 Horsetalk.co.nz 1333 Views 0 Comments

The new policy requires national federations and organisers to carry out a risk assessment to evaluate whether it is safe to hold events.

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Showjumping actress Kaley Cuoco to front new horse sport campaign

May 29, 2020June 2, 2020 Horsetalk.co.nz 8788 Views 1 Comment

#ForTheLoveOfEquestrian” is the FEI’s new campaign to celebrate the horse world. It has also created a new series on the icons of the sport.

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Treadmill training should factor in temperament of each horse – study

May 29, 2020May 29, 2020 Horsetalk.co.nz 1743 Views 0 Comments

“We conclude that the habituation process should be adapted to the horse’s temperament and emotionality.”

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Eric Lamaze and Hickstead at the 2010 Rolex Grand Prix at Aachen.
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Late jumping hero Hickstead for Canada’s Sports Hall of Fame

May 28, 2020May 29, 2020 Horsetalk.co.nz 1688 Views 0 Comments Hickstead

Eric Lamaze and 2008 Beijing Olympic showjumping champion Hickstead will be inducted into Canada’s Sports Hall of Fame with the class of 2020/21.

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Towards a terrific topline: How nutrition can help

May 28, 2020 Juliet M Getty 4749 Views 2 Comments

Is your horse’s topline less than ideal? Here are some nutritional tips to help get back on track.

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Fatty acids in fodder crops crucial to the winter survival of Yakutian horses – study

May 28, 2020May 28, 2020 Horsetalk.co.nz 2461 Views 1 Comment

“Without sufficient fat reserves and finely tuned mechanisms of its expenditure, horses cannot survive the Yakutian winters.”

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Radiologist creates brain atlases for horses, dogs and cats

May 28, 2020 Horsetalk.co.nz 2480 Views 0 Comments

“I wanted to start applying the most advanced forms of neuroimaging currently being done in human clinical research in the veterinary world.”

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Jury still out on bacterium’s possible role in equine abortions

May 27, 2020 Horsetalk.co.nz 2406 Views 0 Comments

Coxiella burnetii causes a disease known as coxiellosis in humans and a range of animals, although it is most commonly called Q fever in humans.

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Equine vet new boss of lead Aust veterinary body

May 27, 2020May 27, 2020 Horsetalk.co.nz 1610 Views 0 Comments

Dr Warwick Vale takes on the presidency of the Australian Veterinary Association.

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Concussive tests on helmets don’t represent real-world horse accidents – study

May 26, 2020 Horsetalk.co.nz 5893 Views 0 Comments Rider safety

“It is apparent that current certification standards for equestrian helmets represent different loading conditions than those associated with real-world concussion.”

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Basil was stolen from his loan home on May 21.
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Plea for return of stolen one-eyed pony

May 26, 2020May 26, 2020 Horsetalk.co.nz 2277 Views 0 Comments

Basil, a 10hh piebald (black and white) gelding, has distinctive markings and is microchipped. A plea has been made for his safe return.

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All horses being tested at TB stud after piroplasmosis result

May 25, 2020 Horsetalk.co.nz 2770 Views 0 Comments Piroplasmosis

Thoroughbred mare who returned positive test earlier this month was imported under New Zealand protocols last year from France and had been at Cambridge Stud since February 2019.

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