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Horse abuse

Articles on infringements and topics such as whipping and other abuses.

Side reins and the like can be an invaluable training aid, but there are risks from inappropriate use, say researchers.
Care & Training News 

Risks in using side reins on horses identified in study

July 23, 2021 Horsetalk.co.nz 8116 Views 0 Comments Horse abuse, Rollkur

Auxiliary reins can be an invaluable training aid, but there are risks from inappropriate use, say researchers.

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Researchers interviewed 36 international elite equestrian athletes from six disciplines about their relationships with horses.
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How do the world’s elite riders relate to their horses?

May 12, 2021May 12, 2021 Horsetalk.co.nz 6468 Views 0 Comments Horse abuse, Soring

Researchers interviewed 36 international elite equestrian athletes from six disciplines about their relationships with horses.

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A 10-year suspension has been imposed on a United States showjumping rider found to have been using electric spurs on horses.
News 

Ten-year suspension imposed by FEI Tribunal over use of electric spurs

April 23, 2021April 23, 2021 Horsetalk.co.nz 2626 Views 0 Comments Horse abuse

Andrew Kocher will be ineligible to compete through to October 27, 2030.

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FEI's General Assembly will again be a hybrid event, and will be hosted in Cape Town.
Care & Training News 

Rider at centre of “electric spur” allegations suspended

October 31, 2020November 3, 2020 Horsetalk.co.nz 4361 Views 1 Comment Horse abuse

Disciplinary proceedings have been started by the FEI against US showjumping rider Andrew Kocher following allegations that he has used electric spurs on horses.

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EHV1 and EHV4, are well known causes of equine respiratory disease, but considerable mystery surrounds EHV2 and EHV5.
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Severe punishment for horse abusers under new USEF recommendations

August 3, 2017August 6, 2017 Horsetalk.co.nz 4099 Views 0 Comments Horse abuse

Stiffer penalties likely in horse welfare and safety cases following new guidelines in US.

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News 

Pennsylvania imposes new whipping rules in harness racing

September 29, 2014September 29, 2014 Horsetalk.co.nz 2247 Views 1 Comment Horse abuse

“Our new policy … now becomes the most progressive in the country.”

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News 

Third horse removed from Florida property – update

July 11, 2013July 12, 2013 Horsetalk.co.nz 2128 Views 1 Comment Horse abuse

Police return to Miami Gardens property where two horses were rescued on Sunday.

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News 

Colic scare for horse rescued from nailed-shut stables

July 10, 2013July 10, 2013 Horsetalk.co.nz 3683 Views 0 Comments Horse abuse

“We will continue to fight for Susie’s life,” says South Florida SPCA

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A still from the video.
News 

Online fury over pony erotica; parliamentary questions asked

July 9, 2013August 13, 2016 Horsetalk.co.nz 10646 Views 3 Comments Horse abuse

Dutch police inundated with calls over video showing alleged abuse.

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News 

Neglectful horse owner told: Cash or face jail

July 6, 2013 Horsetalk.co.nz 3509 Views 0 Comments Horse abuse

Irish pony with embedded head colour lived in pasture just 30 metres from owner’s house.

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News 

Eventing infringements: a world of pain in past year

July 5, 2013June 4, 2014 Horsetalk.co.nz 3623 Views 0 Comments Horse abuse

Array of eventing infringements in past year as FEI develops improved Yellow Card.

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Horse tripping at a rodeo in Mexico.
News 

Oregon votes to ban horse tripping

June 29, 2013February 25, 2015 Horsetalk.co.nz 3506 Views 5 Comments Horse abuse

US Humane Society urges governor to sign bill making horse tripping a Class-B misdemeanor.

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News 

Tennessee Governor vetoes anti-whistleblower bill

May 14, 2013 Horsetalk.co.nz 1732 Views 0 Comments Horse abuse, Soring

Animal welfare groups applaud decision to veto so-called ag-gag bill.

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News 

Dressage rider fined over ‘illegal methods’

February 16, 2013February 15, 2013 Horsetalk.co.nz 4220 Views 5 Comments Horse abuse

Rider who used electric shock device on horses fined and suspended for nine months.

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News 

Welfare shake-up for quarter horse trainers

September 18, 2012December 6, 2015 Horsetalk.co.nz 7624 Views 9 Comments Horse abuse

New rules aim to cut out cruel training tools in the quarter horse industry.

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News 

Vet body urges more action against horse soring

April 12, 2012April 20, 2012 Horsetalk.co.nz 2672 Views 0 Comments Horse abuse, Soring

Strengthened regulation and more funding would help end horse soring, American vets say.

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News 

Chains strapped to front legs of seized horse

April 7, 2012April 13, 2012 Horsetalk.co.nz 5081 Views 0 Comments Horse abuse

Chains were allegedly found strapped to the ankles of one of three seized horses.

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News 

Five-year ban over neglect of elderly Jalupae

April 1, 2012April 3, 2012 Horsetalk.co.nz 1989 Views 0 Comments Horse abuse

Canadian pair receive five-year bans on owning animals and one is fined $C7500.

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Princess Alia judging at an arabian show in Britain.
Features 

Princess hits out at excesses in Arabian show ring

November 30, 2011December 4, 2017 Horsetalk.co.nz 9974 Views 0 Comments Comment, Horse abuse

Some Arab horse breeders were turning their backs on their entire lives with horses because of the excesses of the show ring.

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A plan to geld wild stallions has
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Mare pursued by helicopter: is this reasonable?

February 11, 2011August 7, 2018 Laurie Dixon 6984 Views 28 Comments Horse abuse, Wild horses

Multiple interests are at play in the debate over wild horses.

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Queen Elizabeth II was on hand to watch her home-bred Highland mare Balmoral Leia win the Mountain and Moorland Supreme In Hand Championship.

Queen’s pony wins Royal Windsor Horse Show championship

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Study team explored sampling options to identify a reliable and logistically more feasible protocol during a large equine herpesvirus-1 outbreak.

Less invasive muzzle swabs effective at identifying EHV-1 cases in horses – study

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In the sequel to the Trauma-Focused Equine Assisted Services Fireside Chat, EAS practitioners Molly DePrekel and Dr Nancy Coyne will discuss incorporating trauma-informed care and working with equines.

Webinar to explore mental health trauma and working with horses

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Queen wins two classes on first day of Royal Windsor Horse Show

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A human vaccine for eastern equine encephalitis virus (EEEV), western equine encephalitis virus (WEEV), and Venezuelan equine encephalitis virus (VEEV) has been found to be safe, well-tolerated and induced a neutralizing antibody response in volunteers, researchers report.

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