Sport & Industry

Research finds that equestrian centres in urban areas have an “overwhelmingly positive” impact on participants.

While dogs are vaccinated against rabies without question, the majority of horses – who are often at higher risk – are not always vaccinated.

In a currently unregulated industry, more than half of yard owners surveyed said they would be supportive of licensing of livery yards and similar equestrian establishments.

Dr Christina Rohlf’s research aimed to help prevent the most common injuries to tendons and ligaments associated with repetitive motions incurred during training and competition.

“The importance of our sport embracing an even more active role in public discourse on the issue and ensuring that our sport remains as a fully engaged and integral part of our communities cannot be understated.”

This year, the international charity launched its new five-year organisational strategy, embracing its founding values and setting out an ambitious plan that aims to improve the lives of five million donkeys worldwide.

All horse starts from January 1, 2021 to December 31, 2022, and all musculoskeletal fatalities within three days of racing are being included in the database.

Behavioural science was in the spotlight at BEVA Congress, with Gemma Pearson and Sarah Freeman speaking on how learning theory can improve welfare and safety for horses, their owners, and veterinarians.

MSM, or dimethyl sulphone, is an organic sulphur compound that occurs naturally in plants such as maize, oats, apples and alfalfa.

All members of the International Coalition for Working Equids (ICWE) were on hand at the recent BEVA Congress to talk about the plight of working horses around the world.

New BEVA President Roger Smith is preparing to work on initiatives to showcase “what a great job being an equine vet is”.

BEVA Congress honours the equine veterinary sector with awards presented by Princess Anne.

Two veterinarians from working equine charity Spana received a special invitation to this year’s BEVA Congress.

More than 130 Brooke supporters enjoyed a tour of a living museum to see working Percheron horses in action.

“We’re seeing that bullying and ridicule of bitless and bridleless equestrians is no longer commonplace. This is a really positive sign for the future and to stop bullying in equestrian sports in general.”

Sale of well-bred warmblood filly on September 30 will raise funds for the foundation of Dutch singing sensation Emma Kok.

Some participants in the research held the view that horses didn’t require muzzle or ear hairs for their daily lives.

US National Animal Health Monitoring System is preparing for its fourth study of the country’s equine industry.