Researchers to explore why therapeutic horse riding helps children with autism
The study also examine how much therapeutic horseback riding a child needs to see measurable results and how long those results last.
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Early evidence of horse milk consumption unearthed
Evidence suggests people may have begun to consume horse milk at the same time as they started to practice horse bridling and riding.
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Righting a roarer: Racehorse back on track thanks to dynamic endoscope and surgery
Recurrent laryngeal neuropathy is a fairly common issue among horses, and it restricts the amount of air able to reach the lungs through the horse’s upper respiratory system.
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Coronavirus: Smaller FEI Sports Forum goes online; what about the Olympics?
“Regrettably, the FEI has had to make the decision to cancel the in-person event and host the time-sensitive sessions online.”
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Human behaviour needs to change to help horses, experts say
Changing human behaviour is key to improving equine welfare, particularly in relation to disease prevention and control, experts agree.
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Humans domesticated horses – new tech could help archaeologists figure out where and when
From the trade routes of the Silk Road or the great Mongol Empire to the equestrian nations of the American Great Plains, horses were the engines of the ancient world.
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The need for feed: German study highlights shortcomings in stable routines
“Excessive feed intake pauses as found in the present study represent a risk of pain, suffering and harm.”
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Safety checks urged as UK competition season gets under way
Riders are urged to visit participating retailers for free checks and advice on safety gear and equipment such as hi-viz, footwear, riding hats and body protectors during BETA Safety Week.
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Revealed: The secret to getting your horse on the bit, naturally
There is a way to help every horse and pony become soft and supple in your hand that is both easy and natural.
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Horse owners who show gender bias may be doing harm, say researchers
Researchers find there are behavioural differences between mares and geldings, but not under saddle.
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Unusual parasite burdens of horses on Canadian island revealed
Researchers find that Sable Island horses harbored parasites no longer commonly found in domestic horses.
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#TheNakedChallenge bares even more for equestrian well-being
There’s a new twist and a new focus for this year’s Naked Challenge, which raises awareness of concussion and traumatic brain injury in an entertaining way.
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Cribbing collars don’t work: Here’s why
Cribbing collars may discourage the behavior, but they do not relieve the urge.
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Horse, rider die in US cross-country accident
Rotational fall claims the life of Canadian eventer Katharine Morel and her horse Kerry On at an event in Florida at the weekend.
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Coronaviruses affect a range of animals, including horses
“It is important to create an understanding of the difference between coronaviruses occurring in domestic livestock and poultry compared to coronaviruses that spill over from wildlife to humans.”
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Microchips that monitor temperature in horses prove efficient
Temperature-sensitive microchips implanted in the necks of foals and yearlings proved an efficient way of monitoring body temperature. The study used a reader embedded in the concrete of water troughs.
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How horses see the world: Jump colours need a rethink, say researchers
“We found that, for horses, orange has poor visibility and contrast against most surroundings.”
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Mark Todd to don jockey silks for Irish challenge race
Retired eventer prepares to saddle up for the Event Riders Challenge Race in Ireland.
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New joint approach for British Olympic equestrian disciplines
“It is early days, however, I am confident that we can find new ways of collaborating that will ultimately benefit all who enjoy equestrian sports.”
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Sick horses often hide their discomfort in the presence of people – study
“It has been our clinical impression that, whenever a person is present, horses tend to ‘perk up’ and ongoing discomfort behavior more or less ceases.”
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