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Alicia when she first came into the care of World Horse Welfare.
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“Why buy when you can rehome?” Unwanted pony now a dazzling show star

October 27, 2019November 3, 2019 Horsetalk.co.nz 1865 Views 1 Comment

Tasha Webb shares her rehoming journey with rescued cob Alicia, as World Horse Welfare calls for entries to its Rehomed Horse of the Year Competition.

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Horse racing at Golden Gate Fields, Albany, California. Photo: Noah Salzman CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
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Crucial factor pinpointed in soft-palate-related breathing problems in racehorses

October 26, 2019November 3, 2019 Horsetalk.co.nz 2525 Views 0 Comments

Fatigue of the thyro-hyoid muscles plays a role in this debilitating condition, according to researchers.

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$50,000 for research exploring equine therapy’s effects on veterans with PTSD and horses

October 26, 2019November 3, 2019 Horsetalk.co.nz 1905 Views 0 Comments Equine therapy

“Psychophysiological effects of Equine-assisted therapy on horses and in veterans diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)” will explore the efficacy of equine-facilitated psychotherapy (EFP) on humans and horses.

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Recovery from synovial infection: How do the numbers stack up?

October 25, 2019November 3, 2019 Horsetalk.co.nz 1598 Views 0 Comments

“Return to full athletic function after synovial infection is possible,” researchers report.

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Endurance in New Zealand: Riding into the sunrise.
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Final version of Endurance rules set to go to FEI General Assembly

October 25, 2019November 3, 2019 Horsetalk.co.nz 1389 Views 0 Comments

The Endurance Temporary Committee said it received an unprecedented amount of constructive feedback from national federations and stakeholders.

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Brooke farrier Rakesh Kumar mentoring local farrier Mohammad Syeed.
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Global farriery project spearheads improved equine hoof health

October 25, 2019October 29, 2019 Horsetalk.co.nz 1898 Views 0 Comments

In developing countries, many working horses, donkeys and mules are receiving poor treatment, where farriers often have a lack of training or tools, and suffer a low status in the community.

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Equine health research gets $940K funding boost

October 25, 2019November 3, 2019 Horsetalk.co.nz 1100 Views 0 Comments

Morris Animal Foundation awards grants totaling $940,000 to 12 research projects in horse and alpaca health.

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Iron overload seen in horses producing too much insulin

October 24, 2019November 3, 2019 Horsetalk.co.nz 4945 Views 2 Comments Laminitis

Iron may prove to be a modifiable risk factor for hyperinsulinemia in horses, researchers suggest.

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The bay stallion failed to respond to treatment and was euthanised on veterinary advice. Photo: British RSPCA
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New tool gives vets “one-stop-shop” for horse welfare cases

October 24, 2019November 3, 2019 Horsetalk.co.nz 1373 Views 0 Comments

BEVA has introduced a Welfare Case Toolkit for veterinarians to help them navigate welfare cases with confidence.

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Dr Fran Henson is the new Head of Equine Orthopaedics at the Animal Health Trust in Newmarket.
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New equine orthopaedic boss for Animal Health Trust

October 23, 2019November 3, 2019 Horsetalk.co.nz 1301 Views 0 Comments

Dr Fran Henson to join the AHT as its new Head of Equine Orthopaedics; and Animal Health Trust names its 2019 UK Equestrian Award winners.

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Second US rider dies in cross-country training accident

October 23, 2019November 3, 2019 Horsetalk.co.nz 3008 Views 1 Comment Eventing safety, Obituary

Eventing rider and neuroscientist Melanie Tallent has died after sustaining injuries in a cross-country schooling accident in Pennsylvania.

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Feed contamination behind failed drugs test in showjumping horse

October 23, 2019November 3, 2019 Horsetalk.co.nz 1586 Views 1 Comment

Fungal contamination of grain led to a positive drug test, the FEI Tribunal was told.

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Insurance company offers £50K to charities in 2020

October 23, 2019November 3, 2019 Horsetalk.co.nz 1251 Views 0 Comments

SEIB Insurance Brokers offers UK based charities a share of a £50,000 pool in its third annual charity awards.

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A positive reinforcement rein: Rule-changer and game-changer for horsemanship?

October 22, 2019November 3, 2019 Fridtjof Hanson 6963 Views 5 Comments

Fridtjof Hanson proposes a new type of rein for equestrian activities, that he says is far safer and more humane than any bitted rein he has ever tried.

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Drug resistance in E. coli across range of animal species investigated

October 21, 2019November 3, 2019 Horsetalk.co.nz 1960 Views 0 Comments

Samples from horses, cattle, dogs, pigs, poultry, ducks and turkeys analyzed for French study.

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Wild Ponies, by Gwen Reardon, is among items being sold by Bluegrass Auctions on November 8.
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Rare sale of equestrian sculptor’s private collection

October 21, 2019November 3, 2019 Horsetalk.co.nz 1773 Views 0 Comments

Renowned equine artist and sculptor Gwen Reardon to offer dozens of pieces from her personal collection at auction.

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Freedom: Vets check out the stallion after he was freed from his jail in Oaxaca.
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International rescue: How Twitter helped save a jailed donkey

October 20, 2019November 3, 2019 Horsetalk.co.nz 2133 Views 1 Comment

The positive power of social media has helped an incarcerated donkey in Mexico, half a world away from The Donkey Sanctuary’s headquarters in Britain.

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Is your horse normal? Now there’s an app for that

October 19, 2019November 3, 2019 Paul McGreevy 2231 Views 1 Comment

Global database of horse behaviour being established to create an evidence base on what constitutes normal and abnormal equine behaviour, and what defines good, effective and humane training.

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Hand-held equine blood testing device gives speedy results

October 19, 2019November 3, 2019 Horsetalk.co.nz 1734 Views 0 Comments

StableLab can detect infections with 97% accuracy, and with 50 times greater sensitivity than a thermometer.

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The Code covers all aspects of physical wellbeing including what constitutes a suitable environment for a horse.
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World Horse Welfare calls for licensing of equine sanctuaries

October 18, 2019November 3, 2019 Horsetalk.co.nz 1477 Views 0 Comments

“Those equines that are fortunate enough to be taken in by these organisations often are at their most vulnerable and the licensing of these centres will ensure that they are given the protection they deserve.”

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