Student in her element among wild horses on a windswept Canadian island
“I’m living my dream,” says Sarah Medill.
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New technology being used to study tendon injuries in racehorses
Ultrasound advance able to provide more information on tendon damage.
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Furosemide not necessary for long-term racing careers, study finds
Challenge to race-day use of furosemide.
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Study solves mystery of bluetongue livestock disease
Virus overwinters in female midges, researchers find.
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Two studies reveal undesirable elements of hyperflexion in horses
Significant rise of a stress hormone triggered in study by hyperflexion.
Read moreTracking collars safe for monitoring wild horses – researchers
Collars cited as useful tool for monitoring horses without health risk.
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Guidelines produced to aid research in emerging field of equitation science
Report addresses multidisciplinary issues.
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Early research into potential probiotic worming agent shows promise
“We are very excited about these results,” says parasitologist.
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Cost of hay feeders recovered within a year, study shows
Major reductions in hay waste shown in American study.
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Soothing voice cues show no benefit to horses in study
Soothing or harsh tones made no difference in performance of stressful task, scientists found.
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Is horse anti-collision technology the next step in car safety?
Swedish car-maker Volvo makes headway on anti-collision system.
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Spotlight on management of riding-school horses
Danish researchers hope findings will help inform welfare decisions.
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Crib-biting may have a feelgood factor for some horses – researchers
Discouraging crib-biters could be counter-productive, say scientists.
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Higher placed eventers more likely to fall on cross-country – study
Should placings be withheld until after cross country, researchers ask.
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Bit-related lesions common in Icelandic competition horses – study
Researchers assess mouths of 424 horses in study.
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Left-handed riders more likely to adopt ideal position in saddle – study
Right-handed riders tend to lean forward and carry their legs forward.
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Researchers challenge common belief over shoeing dressage horses
Performance unlikely to be affected by shoe status.
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Do horses prefer a friendly pat or a scratch?
Study suggests horses have a preference, with riders often choosing the wrong one.
Read moreBotulism in horses: What are the chances of survival?
Horses that maintain ability to stand throughout illness have a much better prognosis – study.
Read moreX-ray study reveals hoof changes as horses age
Gradual reduction in tissue beneath the coffin bone occurs with age, say researchers.
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