State-of-the-art horse facility gifted to university in California
Templeton Farms has been home to generations of performance horses, as well as a thriving boarding program.
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The latest news and information on equine issues.
British zoo welcomes second rare zebra filly foal
Paignton Zoo in Devon is celebrating the birth of its second Hartmann’s mountain zebra foal this year.
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New test developed to detect glanders in horses and other animals
The laboratory test developed by scientists in Dubai and Hong Kong is described as inexpensive and user friendly.
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Do or diet: Slimming club for podgy ponies proves popular
“The culture that we live in makes people feel uneasy when they see a thin horse, yet the health risks associated with obesity can often outweigh the risks associated with an underweight horse.”
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Oscillometry used to delve into the breathing of asthmatic horses
Technology used to assess human cases shows promise in identifying asthmatic horses in remission.
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Rare fungi at equine sanctuary a “remarkable” find
“The benefits of managing grassland for both donkeys and biodiversity is beautifully apparent throughout the seasons”.
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Sanctuary staff prepare to make foal’s first Christmas special
A youngster’s first Christmas is always special and a British charity will be making sure that five-month-old Solar gets extra treats and lots of cuddles.
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West Nile study sparks call for virus surveillance in Saudi Arabia
More than 70% of horses and nearly 10 percent of humans in the study had been exposed to the virus.
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New code for stable bedding helps horses stay drug free
British company Bedmax is the first company to be approved for BETA’s NOPS Code for Equine Bedding.
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$25K grant for promising eventing horse Chin Tonic
As the recipient of the 2022 Connaught Grant, Will Coleman will be able to use the funds to support further competition and training with Chin Tonic with the aim of riding for the United States on the international stage.
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Enzyme shows promise as a biomarker for cancer in horses, study finds
Clinical signs of cancer in horses can be vague, and confirming a diagnosis in systemic cases can be challenging.
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Traits of ancient grazing mammals could inform future conservation efforts
A deep dive into the ecological and biological past could provide direction for the future of conservation.
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Much remains unknown about vitiligo in horses – case report
A roan horse with skin depigmentation on its face was monitored for four years.
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Canada takes closer look at noseband tightness in horse sport
A recent pilot project had 20 volunteer stewards taking more than 550 measurements across the country in all disciplines and at all levels.
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Accolades for Britain’s golden dressage duo
Carl Hester has been presented with a Lifetime Achievement Award at the London International Horse Show, and Charlotte Dujardin received the British Dressage International Champions Trophy with her Tokyo 2020 mount Gio.
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Researchers explore hoof stresses in horses trained in circles
Scientists find that slower gaits are safest in terms of reducing injury risk from the imbalances that arise.
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Top showjumpers offer lessons to help injured riders
Private lessons from leading showjumping riders are up for grabs, to benefit the Kevin Babington Foundation.
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Charity awards open with £50K up for grabs
Nominations for SEIB Insurance Brokers’, SEIB Giving 2022 are open. Members of the public have the chance to put forward their favourite charity to receive a share of £50,000.
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Researchers compare metabolic syndromes in horses, humans and dairy cows
The review team noted important similarities, but also major differences between the three syndromes.
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Work on colic earns fellowship for equine researcher
PhD student Emily Hellstrom is this year’s Equus Foundation Veterinary Research Fellow. She is looking into intestinal function in colic patients.
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