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Research articles on the care and training of the horse.

Study in Spain examined the competition performance of seropositive and seronegative elite endurance horses.
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Endurance horse performance appears unaffected in subclinical piroplasmosis infections – study

March 4, 2022March 6, 2022 Horsetalk.co.nz 834 Views 0 Comments Piroplasmosis

Study in Spain examined the competition performance of seropositive and seronegative elite endurance horses.

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Dressage riders working with "unconventional breeds" can take heart from the success of a US rider with her three non-warmblood horses.
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Non-warmblood breeds carry dressage rider to success

March 4, 2022March 7, 2022 Horsetalk.co.nz 1375 Views 0 Comments

“These other breeds can have their shortcomings, but what it really boils down to is the quality of the training. You may lose points in the walk compared to a warmblood, but if you can hit all the markers and get all the details right, you’ll be just fine.”

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A study in Denmark examined bit-related lesions in 342 competition horses.
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Should chronic mouth ulcers from bit use be addressed under international rules?

March 2, 2022March 5, 2022 Horsetalk.co.nz 1273 Views 1 Comment

Study in Denmark examined bit-related lesions in 342 competition horses.

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One of the horses at admission showing skin redness, crusting and blistering of the unpigmented skin.
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Photosensitization seen in horses after eating wild parsnip in hay – case report

February 28, 2022February 28, 2022 Horsetalk.co.nz 1473 Views 0 Comments

Nine horses were affected by skin erosion around their muzzle and eye problems.

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Moderate exercise appears to enhance learning ability of horses – study

February 27, 2022 Horsetalk.co.nz 1745 Views 0 Comments

In contrast, exposure to uncontrollable stress may impair learning skills, Australian researchers report.

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How horses and humans see jumps: The photos show all four colours of experimental fence used in the behavioural trials during University of Exeter research. On the left shows human (jockey) vision and on the right the predicted horse vision. Fence colours are from top to bottom orange (traditional), white, fluorescent yellow, and bright blue. Photos: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.applanim.2019.104882
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Major racing safety initiative: Britain’s jumps courses begin transition to white obstacles

February 26, 2022March 2, 2022 Horsetalk.co.nz 2374 Views 0 Comments Jumps racing

The traditional orange colour of hurdles and fences will be changed to white to better reflect the sight characteristics of horses.

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Study finds that some microorganisms don't make it through the proximal gastro-intestinal tract, and enteric protection should be considered to improve viability.
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Effect of stomach acid on equine probiotics explored

February 25, 2022February 27, 2022 Mark Andrews 1767 Views 0 Comments

Study finds that some microorganisms don’t make it through the proximal gastro-intestinal tract, and enteric protection should be considered to improve viability.

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Researchers in Vienna review a case series involving injuries to the tarsus (hock) in horses.
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No sign of a wound? It’s no reason to rule out a hock infection in horses – study

February 23, 2022February 27, 2022 Horsetalk.co.nz 1776 Views 0 Comments

Researchers in Vienna review a case series involving injuries to the tarsus (hock) in horses.

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Study in Poland employed 19 warmblood leisure horses, exercising in temperatures around 24 degrees Celsius.
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Water on legs an effective way to cool horses after moderate exercise – study

February 22, 2022February 27, 2022 Horsetalk.co.nz 3199 Views 0 Comments

Study in Poland employed 19 warmblood leisure horses, exercising in temperatures around 24 degrees Celsius.

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Factors secreted by mesenchymal stromal cells not only killed bacteria but also stimulated the immune responses of surrounding resident skin cells.
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Mesenchymal stromal cells bring two-pronged approach to equine wound healing

February 22, 2022February 22, 2022 Mark Andrews 1480 Views 0 Comments

Factors secreted by mesenchymal stromal cells not only killed bacteria but also stimulated the immune responses of surrounding resident skin cells.

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UC Davis farrier Shane Westman is only the second farrier in the western US to earn a Graduate Diploma in Equine Locomotor Research through London’s Royal Veterinary College.
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Vet school’s farrier promotes scientific approach to hoof care

February 20, 2022February 27, 2022 Amy Young 2194 Views 0 Comments

UC Davis farrier Shane Westman is only the second farrier in the western US to earn a Graduate Diploma in Equine Locomotor Research through London’s Royal Veterinary College.

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Proactive instead of reactive safety management should be promoted in Sweden's equine sector, researchers say.
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Favourable safety climate found at Sweden’s riding schools, trotting stables

February 17, 2022February 17, 2022 Horsetalk.co.nz 2183 Views 0 Comments Rider safety

Proactive instead of reactive safety management should be promoted in Sweden’s equine sector, the researchers say.

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Study identifies robust veterinary reporting at race meetings, usually as part of regular screening rather than race-track incidents.
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Praise for NZ harness racing over attention to horse welfare

February 13, 2022 Horsetalk.co.nz 2553 Views 0 Comments

Study identifies robust veterinary reporting at race meetings, usually as part of regular screening rather than race-track incidents.

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Staci McGill and Bob Coleman install environmental monitoring devices in Lakeside Arena.
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Ground-breaking research looks at indoor horse arena conditions

February 12, 2022February 15, 2022 Aimee Nielson 2983 Views 0 Comments

“People spend a lot of money building these facilities. We want it to be something that lasts for decades.”  

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A horse undergoing imaging with the Prisma prototype. The company has received funding for the final development of its robotically controlled imaging system that can capture CT and radiographic images of a standing horse.
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Full-body CT scanning of horses a step closer to reality

February 11, 2022February 15, 2022 Horsetalk.co.nz 2154 Views 0 Comments

Company receives funding for final development of a robotically controlled imaging system that can capture CT and radiographic images of a standing horse.

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Big regional variations seen in prevalence of equine piroplasmosis in France – study

February 10, 2022February 15, 2022 Horsetalk.co.nz 2108 Views 0 Comments Piroplasmosis

Study results confirm the presence of the parasites across France, with five regions in southern France particularly affected.

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The future could involve enhanced and individualized therapies, providing a better outcome for affected animals.
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Advances breathe new life into diagnosing respiratory problems in horses

February 7, 2022February 15, 2022 Horsetalk.co.nz 2292 Views 0 Comments

“In many cases, the complexity of respiratory disorders makes the full diagnosis under field conditions inapplicable,” say researchers.

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Microscopic changes seen in the equine heart muscle and arteries were similar to those seen in obese people.
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Australia launches size guide for horse riders

February 6, 2022February 15, 2022 Horsetalk.co.nz 4657 Views 1 Comment

Equestrian Australia recommends that the maximum load that a horse is expected to carry should not exceed 20% of the horse’s approximate weight.

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Purdue University has renamed its Equine Sports Medicine Center to recognize the $US3 million gift from Donald J. McCrosky.
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Technology built into off-the-shelf horse vests to enable health monitoring

February 5, 2022February 15, 2022 Horsetalk.co.nz 3697 Views 0 Comments

Scientists at an American University converted standard horse wear into an e-textile, enabling monitoring of key vital signs.

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Horses can be afflicted with gut pain in any season, but the cold weather months are a challenging time – especially with impaction-related colic.
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Three simple rules can prevent winter colic in horses

February 2, 2022February 5, 2022 Horsetalk.co.nz 3256 Views 0 Comments

Horses can be afflicted with gut pain in any season, but the cold weather months are a challenging time – especially with impaction-related colic.

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