Researchers delve into Thoroughbred exits from one Australian racing season
The reasons for retirement were mostly voluntary, such as poor performance or by request of the owners, the study team found.
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Doggone it: Showjumpers pledge support for canines caught in China’s dog meat trade
Global Champions League Team New York Empire is donating a portion of its winnings this season to help rescue canines from China’s dog meat trade.
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“Go fast and go clear”: New horse sport campaign shines light on equestrian achievement
The FEI’s “Time To Beat campaign” aims to highlight the hard work, dedication and perseverance of equestrian athletes who dedicate their lives to reaching World-level sporting success.
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Drivers of inflammation in proud flesh in horses explored in study
Researchers in Belgium look at the immune cells that appear to drive formation of exuberant granulation tissue.
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Young people and horses: Charity auction celebrates equine partnership
An online auction will raise funds for Blue Cross and The Pony Club, and will help further the charities’ work in educating young horse lovers.
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Racehorse betting magnate’s art and antiques up for auction
Known predominantly for his racehorse betting empire, Selwyn Demmy also rubbed shoulders with pop music icons and amassed a large collection of art and antiques.
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Two mosquito-borne viruses that can infect horses now endemic in eastern Austria, findings show
Cases fluctuate widely on a yearly basis, depending on factors that influence vectors, hosts, transmission route, and viral replication.
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Young rider leaps to Blenheim Horse Trials victory
Yasmin Ingham on winning the CCI4*L: “To be here at Blenheim Palace and taking the win is something you dream of and I can’t believe it has happened to me.”
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Andrew Nicholson takes step back from top-level horse trials
The New Zealand eventer will continue to compete and produce horses up to two-star level.
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Soaked hay is best fed to horses immediately, researchers find
Researchers in Germany find rising levels of micro-organisms in the hours after soaking; steamed hay was more stable.
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Screen time in aftermath of concussion can prolong symptoms, research shows
“It’s not clear why screen time exacerbated concussion symptoms but there are a lot of reasons to suspect it’s not good.”
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New guide to help horse show organisers achieve “gold standard” biosecurity
A comprehensive publication aimed at mitigating the risk of equine disease transmission has been released by British Equestrian’s Equine Infections Disease Action Group.
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Hippotherapy helped mobility of children with cerebral palsy in pilot study
“The horse’s movement at the walk are consistent, cyclical, rhythmical, reciprocal and multi-dimensional, all of which can facilitate motor learning.”
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Glanders outbreak in Nepal kills 16 equines
The International Coalition of Working Equids has stepped in to help educate Nepal’s horse, donkey and mule owners about biosecurity following a Glanders outbreak.
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Heart of horse domestication was likely the Pontic-Caspian region, fresh evidence suggests
Study that explored milk consumption among pastoralists provides evidence that could pinpoint where horse domestication arose.
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Starved and lice-ridden, rescued mare defies the odds
An emaciated pony mare who was riddled with lice when she was rescued from a field in Britain earlier this year gave birth to a filly foal who is thriving in the care of World Horse Welfare.
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Is separation anxiety in horses affected by the rank of the departing herd member?
Researchers explore the emotional effects of separation on the remaining herd in an experiment in Poland.
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Pioneering study explores transition of thoroughbreds into therapy horses
Study is the first of its kind to look at Equine Assisted Therapy practices in the UK, USA, France and Ireland, to understand the impact of the work on former racehorses.
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Plant-produced virus-like particle shows potential as a vaccine against West Nile Virus
The technique used in the study could help less wealthy countries generate affordable and effective vaccines, according to the scientists.
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Working animals should be included in public policies and regulations – review
Draught animals sustainable in terms of global warming and the use of non-renewable energy when compared with agricultural machinery.
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