Blood tests reveal demanding nature of eventing cross-country
Italian researchers check out “acute phase response” in horses.
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Research
“Bleeders” focus of new racehorse research
Two US studies put Furosemide and EIPH in the spotlight.
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Vision test proves effective in detecting concussion
Timed vision test 86 percent sensitive in detecting concussion in athletes.
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Most Australian jockey injuries occur away from races – study
Insurance claims cost $A9 million a year.
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Breast pain and bra problems common in female riders, survey finds
40 percent of respondents reported breast pain.
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Researchers probe the shady world of paddock shelters for horses
Night-time and daytime use found to be similar.
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Endurance eliminations can be predicted, say researchers
“We encourage veterinarians … and FEI to apply this new knowledge.”
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Researchers examine training routines of professional dressage riders
Routine training sessions analysed in detail.
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Can we tell if a horse is happy?
Researchers ask: How confident can we be in assessing happiness?
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Study suggests multi-drug resistance emerging in NZ horses
Penicillin identified as mainstay for streptococcal respiratory infections.
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What does it take to be the boss hoss?
Researchers find porky paddock dwellers tend to dominate.
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Horses take therapeutic riding in their stride, study finds
Researchers look for differences in stress levels with therapy work.
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Research suggests equine eye wrinkles are linked to emotional states
Swiss study investigates so-called “worry wrinkles”.
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Blood-serum tests cast spotlight on troublesome horse disease in Spain
Researchers investigate equine arteritis virus.
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Researchers look for links between sleep and performance in horses
Showjumpers used in preliminary investigation.
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Zebra stripes: No black and white answer to mystery
Predators might not be dazzled by stripes, say researchers.
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Mealtime hostility: How far apart should you put feed dishes?
Brazilian researchers find that 10 metres does the trick.
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The eyes have it: Horses shown to have surprising visual ability
Horses able to rotate eyes, researchers find.
Read moreHyperflexion gets the thumbs down from equitation scientists
“Extreme or hyperflexed head and neck postures are not acceptable.”
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Horses shown to have a rich range of facial expressions
Many are shared with humans, researchers find.
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