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Rein tension in dressage transitions explored in study

September 26, 2019October 1, 2019 Horsetalk.co.nz 3680 Views 0 Comments

“Large differences in rein tension between the horses and riders suggests that it is possible for some riders to make the horse perform transitions with a lighter contact, and that this is a feasible goal during training.”

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When dehydrated horses won't drink and it's not possible to administer IV fluids, a rectal enema may be an option.
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Are goldfish an effective cleaner for horse troughs?

September 23, 2019October 1, 2019 Mark Andrews 7660 Views 1 Comment

Nearly half the horse owners surveyed had used goldfish in their horses’ troughs, but do they really work?

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Few horse welfare issues make it to Swiss sanctions commission, study finds

September 19, 2019September 23, 2019 Horsetalk.co.nz 2358 Views 0 Comments

Inappropriate, aggressive behaviour of riders or drivers, and rough handling with artificial aids were the most common welfare issues seen.

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Infrared imaging helpful in assessing saddle load and fit, researchers find

September 15, 2019September 23, 2019 Horsetalk.co.nz 5949 Views 1 Comment

The testing picked up uneven weight distribution, as evidenced by temperature variation.

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Equestrian worker’s dust exposure explored in study

September 12, 2019September 23, 2019 Horsetalk.co.nz 4824 Views 0 Comments

“Equestrian workers need to receive occupational health training on the health risks associated with respirable crystalline silica exposure.”

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Study findings paint a damning picture of individual stabling of horses

September 6, 2019September 23, 2019 Horsetalk.co.nz 23364 Views 12 Comments

Study findings paint a worrying picture of individual stabling – a housing method commonly employed around the world.

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The potential role of the misstep, and other footfall insights in horses

September 4, 2019September 23, 2019 Horsetalk.co.nz 2960 Views 0 Comments

Researchers are adding more important pieces to the puzzle around the stresses and strains on the legs of horses, and the causes of injuries.

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Colic costs examined in British Study, hitting £10,000 in dearest cases

August 31, 2019September 10, 2019 Horsetalk.co.nz 2802 Views 0 Comments

“It is often challenging to predict what the total cost of an episode of colic might be,” the researchers said.

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Some longer rides in New Zealand mean several hours of riding in the dark.
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Better welfare outcomes seen in domestic-level endurance

August 30, 2019September 23, 2019 Horsetalk.co.nz 3955 Views 0 Comments

Six seasons of endurance in NZ analysed, in a look at the sport at a largely amateur competition level.

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Short sprints are just the tonic for healthy bones, researchers find

August 29, 2019September 23, 2019 Horsetalk.co.nz 3079 Views 0 Comments

Very few strides at speed are needed to increase bone health, the findings of a study suggest.

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Crib-biters are just as smart as their unaffected counterparts, study finds

August 26, 2019September 23, 2019 Horsetalk.co.nz 2637 Views 0 Comments

“The crucial difference between our study and earlier ones conducted by other researchers is that we allowed the horses to crib when they needed to.”

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Bleeding, breakdowns and sudden death: An interim solution for Californian horseracing?

August 23, 2019September 23, 2019 Dr Robert Cook 3614 Views 0 Comments Comment

Professor Bob Cook proposes a solution to the spate of catastrophic breakdowns in US racing.

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A major research study aimed at identifying best practices and management of horses training and competing in hot and humid environments was conducted by the FEI at last week's test event.
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Hot work: Olympic test horses under intense scrutiny

August 20, 2019September 23, 2019 Horsetalk.co.nz 3065 Views 0 Comments

Horses competing in hot and humid conditions the focus of research at Tokyo Olympic test event.

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Daily schooling is not necessary to achieve desirable in the training of horses, research shows.
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Asymmetry in horses: Is it always a result of lameness?

August 17, 2019September 23, 2019 Horsetalk.co.nz 3354 Views 0 Comments

Researchers devised an experiment to determine whether movement asymmetries in riding horses were affected by the anti-inflammatory drug meloxicam.

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The eyes have it. Researchers in Australia have been examining eye problems among older horses.
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Eyelid action a useful indicator of horse stress, researchers find

August 16, 2019September 23, 2019 Horsetalk.co.nz 4946 Views 1 Comment

Canadian researchers monitor blinks, half-blinks and eyelid twitches in 33 horses.

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Happy horses need the right kind of relationship, findings suggest

August 15, 2019September 23, 2019 Horsetalk.co.nz 3983 Views 0 Comments

Horses not only discriminate between individual human voices, but have a recollection of whether their past experiences centered around each voice was positive or negative.

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Bit injuries prevalent among Finnish trotters, study finds

August 11, 2019August 17, 2019 Horsetalk.co.nz 3356 Views 0 Comments

It was found that 84% of the 261 horses examined had acute lesions in the bit area after racing.

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Stem cell researchers to tackle bowed tendons in horses

August 9, 2019August 17, 2019 Melissa McGilloway 3407 Views 1 Comment

Clinical trials using allogeneic umbilical cord blood stem cells to treat superficial digital flexor tendonitis or “bowed tendons” in horses preparing to start in Canada.

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Computed tomography images showing hoof deformation with a packer in the unloaded (grey) and the foot simulating trot (orange) as seen from behind (left) and the side (right).
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Royal Vet College sends out first Equine Locomotor Research graduates

July 30, 2019August 5, 2019 Horsetalk.co.nz 2727 Views 0 Comments

12 students graduate after two-year Diploma in Equine Locomotor Research course at the Royal Veterinary College.

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Proposed rule changes threaten livelihoods of NZ equine dentists – industry head

July 24, 2019July 31, 2019 Horsetalk.co.nz 4331 Views 0 Comments

“Horse owners, carers or trainers should not be forced to only use veterinarians for treatment of young horses when their practical training relating to all things equine dental is extremely brief and superficial.”

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