“Why buy when you can rehome?” Unwanted pony now a dazzling show star
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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Crucial factor pinpointed in soft-palate-related breathing problems in racehorses
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
“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?
“Return to full athletic function after synovial infection is possible,” researchers report.
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Final version of Endurance rules set to go to FEI General Assembly
The Endurance Temporary Committee said it received an unprecedented amount of constructive feedback from national federations and stakeholders.
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Global farriery project spearheads improved equine hoof health
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
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
Iron may prove to be a modifiable risk factor for hyperinsulinemia in horses, researchers suggest.
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New tool gives vets “one-stop-shop” for horse welfare cases
BEVA has introduced a Welfare Case Toolkit for veterinarians to help them navigate welfare cases with confidence.
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New equine orthopaedic boss for Animal Health Trust
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
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
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
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?
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
Samples from horses, cattle, dogs, pigs, poultry, ducks and turkeys analyzed for French study.
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Rare sale of equestrian sculptor’s private collection
Renowned equine artist and sculptor Gwen Reardon to offer dozens of pieces from her personal collection at auction.
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International rescue: How Twitter helped save a jailed donkey
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
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
StableLab can detect infections with 97% accuracy, and with 50 times greater sensitivity than a thermometer.
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World Horse Welfare calls for licensing of equine sanctuaries
“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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