equine news, research, and information
Most people who enter into the debate on the causes of the degradation of range-land and riparian areas have some gaps in their understanding as to the evolutionary origins and differences between wild horses and cattle.
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Tales of formidable shieldmaidens such as Lagertha, from Vikings, could well be true.
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Work based on examination of cheek teeth and analysis of mitochondrial DNA.
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Recovery of ancient DNA allowed researchers to map its relationships and place Macrauchenia patachonica within a group that includes horses, rhinos, and tapirs.
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Not since 1965 has a rider from Poland stood atop the European Eventing Championships podium. The 33rd renewal of the event is being hosted in Strzegom later this month.
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Images believed to date from either the Paleolithic or Neolithic era.
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“Horse populations mostly replaced each other during and after the Last Glacial Maximum, and only little continuity is observable.”
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“Horses of the Great War” offers a very engaging and edifying overview essay to non-specialist readers interested in horses, modern warfare, or art depicting them.
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Depiction of gun-toting cowboys one of Frederic Remington’s most celebrated bronzes.
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Researchers successfully sequence the genome of stallions that lived around 2500 years ago.
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Nomadic movement patterns shaped the early trans-Eurasian trade networks.
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A horse would have delivered more than 200,000 calories to our ancient ancestors.
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Iron Age discoveries said to be of national and international significance.
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Impact of cosmic object the most likely explanation for platinum levels found at key sites.
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Thracian items would have been rolled out as horse adornments for special occasions.
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Evidence suggests the Ovodov horse died out as recently as 24,000 years ago.
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We read Pluvinel and de la Guérinière today not only to learn technique, but also to understand history, and reading them is well worth the time and effort that they demand and deserve.
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A great piece of research adds a piece to an intriguing puzzle.
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Find has been assessed at more than 1400 years old.
Read moreMarks on bones found in Yukon caves central in pushing back date of human habitation in North America
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