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Dirt surfaces showed higher rates of forelimb injuries compared to other surfaces, while hind limbs were more likely to experience a fatal fracture on turf than on dirt, the researchers found.
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Track factors in fatal leg fractures in racehorses explored

January 10, 2021 Horsetalk.co.nz 2333 Views 0 Comments

Dirt surfaces showed higher rates of forelimb injuries compared to other surfaces, while hind limbs were more likely to experience a fatal fracture on turf than on dirt.

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Horse compliance affected by the sex of the handler and rider, researchers find

January 9, 2021 Horsetalk.co.nz 21616 Views 0 Comments

“The differences found between male and female horse handlers suggest that sex is an important factor to consider when understanding equine behaviour.”

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Some bacterial gut changes seen in colic cases related to feed withholding, findings suggest

January 8, 2021 Horsetalk.co.nz 2241 Views 0 Comments

“The effect of withholding feed should be taken into consideration when interpreting data on the equine faecal bacterial microbiota in horses.”

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Neurologic or musculoskeletal origins identified in cases of sidewinder gait in horses

January 7, 2021 Horsetalk.co.nz 2458 Views 0 Comments

The condition often has a poor prognosis for function and life, the researchers said.

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A fence constructed using MIMclips at Cornbury House Horse Trials in 2020.
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Frangible tech now mandatory for international cross-country jumps

January 7, 2021January 7, 2021 Horsetalk.co.nz 2994 Views 0 Comments Eventing safety, Rider safety

The FEI has decreed that all international level cross-country jumps made after January 1, 2021 must incorporate frangible technology.

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Mineralisation of a neck ligament not related to head shaking in horses – study

January 4, 2021 Horsetalk.co.nz 3404 Views 0 Comments

Mineralisation of the longitudinal odontoid ligament appears to be quite common, but the study findings suggest no link to head shaking.

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Horse won’t go? Too many riders may have left it confused, frustrated, or unresponsive

January 1, 2021 Horsetalk.co.nz 5959 Views 0 Comments

Horses with multiple riders were more likely to be unresponsive to leg and whip cues, compared to horses with fewer riders, researchers found.

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‘Senior’ performance horses may need a little more TLC

December 24, 2020 Beth Lawler 2531 Views 0 Comments

Periodic preventative care checkups, performed at least bi-annually, can be key to catching many age-related conditions and diseases that owners may not notice in their everyday care because of gradual onset.

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Stereotypies were most common among the 27 horses boxed individually without access outside and without contact with other horses
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Role of horse housing conditions in emergence of undesirable traits seen in Italian study

December 22, 2020December 22, 2020 Horsetalk.co.nz 2653 Views 0 Comments

Researchers set out to evaluate oxidative stress parameters in the horses in relation to their housing conditions, presence of stereotypies, age, sex and breed.

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Horses are herd animals, but as individuals they experience different costs and benefits associated with group living.
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Horse pastures: How do part-time farmers stack up against their full-time counterparts?

December 21, 2020December 21, 2020 Horsetalk.co.nz 2751 Views 0 Comments

Paddock-level management and farm structure were key drivers in the quality of grasslands in the German study, not socio-economic factors.

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Horses provide several in-hand clues to potentially dangerous ridden behaviours, study finds

December 19, 2020December 20, 2020 Horsetalk.co.nz 13552 Views 2 Comments

Findings highlight the importance of effective and humane in-hand training. Horses who are well-behaved in-hand will likely be better behaved under saddle.

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StableWizard's founders say the new system will modernise equine management.
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Racing to the cloud: New system to revolutionise racehorse care and training

December 19, 2020December 19, 2020 Horsetalk.co.nz 2263 Views 0 Comments

Cloud-based system gives trainers and stable staff instant access to all details of the horses in their care.

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Horses used for showing, working equitation, eventing, as well as traditional working horses, were bolder than those used for other disciplines.
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Behaviour-scoring system identified eventing horses at greater risk of cross-country failure

December 18, 2020December 18, 2020 Horsetalk.co.nz 3545 Views 1 Comment

Use of behavioural scale could identify horses who may benefit from veterinary investigation and treatment, potentially resulting in better performance and welfare.

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The effects of non-psychoactive CBD products in horses remains the subject of ongoing research.
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Drug test warning: Research ongoing into effects of CBD on competition horses

December 15, 2020 Horsetalk.co.nz 2502 Views 0 Comments Doping

The effects of non-psychoactive CBD (cannabinoid) products in horses remains the subject of ongoing research, but for now, it is likely to result in failed drug tests in both sport and racing horses.

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Racing bodies urged to adopt new minimum welfare standards for thoroughbreds

December 15, 2020December 18, 2020 Horsetalk.co.nz 2134 Views 1 Comment OTTB

International Federation of Horseracing Authorities releases minimum horse welfare standards for the racing industry.

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Horse management smarts help owners cut costs

December 14, 2020December 14, 2020 Krista Lea 2862 Views 0 Comments

Try these cost-saving moves to extend your resources and reduce the cost of feeding horses, particularly in winter.

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A British survey has shown that veterinarians were more likely to comply with competition guidelines than with datasheet advice on equine influenza vaccinations.
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Flu vaccination practices could leave some British horses with suboptimal protection – study

December 12, 2020 Horsetalk.co.nz 1967 Views 0 Comments Biosecurity

“This study identified 25 different types of resource in use by 304 veterinary surgeons and demonstrated a greater consistency with competition guidelines than the datasheet advice.”

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Dry matter intake in blanketed horses during winter was equivalent to an average of 1kg lower a day, a study in Wisconsin has found.
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Cover story: Why winter rugging your horse isn’t always a good idea

December 11, 2020 Horsetalk.co.nz 3001 Views 0 Comments

Many horses do not need to be rugged over winter. Here’s why.

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Horses more relaxed hanging with their human besties – study

December 10, 2020 Horsetalk.co.nz 6181 Views 0 Comments Equine therapy

“Human–animal interactions are emotionally charged events, eliciting specific emotional states in both subjects involved.”

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Horse pursuits a significant cause of hand injuries among sports, German study shows

December 9, 2020 Horsetalk.co.nz 2459 Views 0 Comments Rider safety

Hand injuries in horse sport not only represented one of the most common sports injuries, but were also associated with more surgeries and hospitalisation.

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