Feeling the beat of the bond between humans and horses
Researcher to examine if heartbeat of horses and riders synchronize.
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Researchers explore training of top-level NZ endurance horses
Good record-keeping by many riders provides scope for further work.
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Role of quality mares in thoroughbred breeding highlighted in study
Researchers delve into parentage and performance.
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Major laminitis study launched in Britain
Researchers hope to gather data on more than 3000 British horses, ponies.
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Canadian Govt backs equine-assisted therapy studies
“Veterans and their families deserve the best assistance possible.”
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Brain injury link in post-concussion depression, anxiety
Injury patterns found in MRIs of people with concussion-related depression.
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Limited knowledge on animal diseases leaves humans at risk, say researchers
“Often we don’t prioritise animal health until it impacts on human health.”
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Australian riders report worrying levels of accidents and near misses on roads
Not enough being done to improve safety, say researchers.
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Yes, hot and windy weather can make your horse cranky
Polish researchers pin down a temperature and wind speed.
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High frequency of vices found in group of Chilean endurance horses
12.2 percent of horses in study exhibited stereotypies.
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Horses only one part of equation in accidents, say researchers
Are we right to paint horses as the fall guy?
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Three prevailing attitudes to helmet use identified
Helmet use closely linked to the social worlds of equestrians – researchers.
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Go-ahead for genetic study into Alberta’s wild horses
Researchers hope to learn more about the wild horses’ heritage.
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Water competition in the Gobi: Wild equids find their niches
Scientists explore competition between Przewalski’s horses and wild asses.
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Italian scientists map the genomes of two donkeys
More similarities with horse genome found than previous research shows.
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New study to explore horse transportation
Australian horse owners invited to take online survey.
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Specialists pioneer new equine eye-removal method
Eye removed under local anesthetic, with the sedated horse standing.
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Horse health monitoring enters digital age
SeeHorse allows instant notifications of health issues from the field.
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New tech could be early indicator of concussion in athletes.
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Horse conformation: Researchers probe head and neck preferences
Differences between men and women revealed.
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