NZ’s thoroughbred breeders add equine voice to healthy rivers policy
“As an industry, we are trying to raise an athlete, therefore, it is a different mechanism to raising a food-producing animal.”
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Poldark’s Demelza praises equine star in TV series
As the final Poldark series nears, Eleanor Tomlinson highlights the vital role of horses, past and present.
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And then there was one: Did a single species of horse roam South America?
The Equus family tree in South America may have fallen victim to a historical tendency of scientists to split species, researchers say.
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Eventing world farewells cross-country star Armada
Former five-star ride of Andrew Nicholson and Oliver Townend renowned as one of the world’s best cross-country horses.
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Eclipse’s skeleton to join Whistlejacket for rare Stubbs show
Famous racehorse’s skeleton will take centre stage alongside famous works by renowned equine artist.
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“King of Barbury”: Kiwi eventer Andrew Nicholson wins three classes
Andrew Nicholson clocks up his sixth win in the top class at Barbury, his local event.
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Dressage foal fetches €35K at Dutch auction
Ovation, a youngster from the first crop of Imposantos, tops the inaugural dressage foal sale at Borculo in The Netherlands.
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How horses helped a teenager with autism rise to become a professor
Horses played a crucial role in the personal and career development of Professor Temple Grandin.
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New therapy centre promises a brighter future and “jobs for cobs”
Rescued traditional gypsy cobs to be rehabilitated and ultimately work as therapy horses at new centre.
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Olympic gold medal winning jumper Tripple X retired at 17
Hickstead to host retirement ceremony for London 2012 team gold medalist Tripple X III.
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Equine therapy benefits patients, but how do the horses cope?
Study team set out to investigate whether such therapy work created negative or positive emotions in horses.
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Jonty keeps eye on recovery with UV-blocking mask
Special bug-eyed mask is just like wearing sunglasses for Jonty, whose eye problem came about during recovery from a hoof injury.
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Online equine conference breaks down barriers for horse owners
Horse enthusiasts from around the world invited to access experts in online conference.
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Trainer, rider banned after Endurance horse was not presented for drugs test
Trainer was said to have pulled the horse away, verbally declared his refusal for the protocol, and refused to sign any papers.
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A surprising relative is found in the closet of the Finnhorse
“This observation opens up new avenues for the study of the domestication of the horse,” according to the researchers.
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Neospora caninum parasite’s link to equine abortion explored
Study the first in Canada to explore the prevalence of Neospora caninum in equine abortions.
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Fine, suspension for controlled medications in Endurance horse
Endurance horse competing over 160km in Abu Dhabi tested positive for caffeine, theobromine, paraxanthine and theophylline.
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Key genes linked to motivation and attitude may explain Thoroughbred success – study
Scientists pinpoint what they call the “Motivator Gene”, saying it is linked to racing potential.
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Fines, suspensions in three Endurance abuse cases
The FEI Tribunal wants the world governing body to investigate whether officials were remiss in not acting on the abuses described in three cases.
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Ireland seeks €5m more gov’t funding for horse sport
Horse Sport Ireland launches Budget 2020 campaign, which aims to bring the total allocation to for equestrian sport to €10 million a year.
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