Paddock politics: No horsing around when it comes to equine friendships
Researchers identified three factors which can be used quickly to point to the strength of social bonds.
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Right-footed horses tend to be optimistic souls, research suggests
Researchers assess what is known as motor laterality – the preference to use one side over the other.
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Herd make-up crucial to happy and stable horses, say researchers
Researchers identify the various group dynamics likely to increase or reduce aggression.
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“Tapesty of Turf” author John Costello dies at 81
Hall of Fame racing journalist spend more than six decades writing about the Sport of Kings.
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Positive and negative effects seen in garlic use in horses
Researchers in Finland delve into the use of garlic in horses over three months.
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Farewell, Silver Ray: Winning racehorse fetched $30 at slaughter auction
Much-loved resident at Old Friends has run his final race, at age 30.
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Finding and treating horse’s ethmoid hematoma aided by CT
CT imaging was used to plan a surgical approach after the location and advanced nature of the masses were revealed.
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Abortions split between infectious and non-infectious causes, review shows
A review of abortions across two Kentucky breeding seasons is reported.
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Short and sweet: New trail division offers extra option for horse riders
Same-day ride of up to 12 miles aimed at young and old horses, and those new to the sport.
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Highly ranked Icelandic Vikings were buried with male horses – study
Why were Icelandic Vikings of high rank buried with male horses?
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Showjumping innovator Ted Edgar dies at 85
Edgar was among the first to bring sponsorship to the sport of showjumping.
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Horses, historians, and early modern England
Two new volumes offer an insight into Britain’s social history through horse racing and the breeding ventures of a famous aristocratic.
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Bedding, forage costs could make for hard British winter – charity boss
Summer drought and the storm dubbed the Beast from the East made for a tough year.
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The verdict is in: Preserving bat habitats makes sense in curbing Hendra virus risk
Three “community juries” consider the evidence and each reach a conclusion.
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Pasture, companionship seen as recipe for well-being by horse owners
It is clear that horse owners value their horses being kept at pasture and having company, even if that company is over a fence.
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Foals at risk as roundworm resistance to common wormer revealed
Researchers say fenbendazole should be the first choice for treatment of Parascaris infection, with treatment suggested at two and five months of age.
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FEI Board tweaks new-look equestrian formats for the Olympics
Final IOC approval of the 2020 Olympic Regulations for Equestrian Competitions and Olympic Qualifiers is still pending.
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Black Beauty’s message still strong after 150 years
New specially illustrated edition tells the classic story of a horse at the mercy of human benevolence.
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FEI adjusts plan to ban bisphosphonates unlicensed for equine use
Changes arose from concerns that drug residues might result in positive tests.
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Saving equine souls: Success stories from the frontline
“We will always open our doors when the police call to take in an abused equine facing an uncertain future.”
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