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Hendra horse vaccine crucial in “breaking cycle”
Hendra researcher explains the need to break the cycle that puts people at risk.
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Walking-horse groups condemn training abuses
Group shocked and saddened by training abuses revealed in undercover footage.
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Burton claims Saumur quinella for Australia
Quinella for Australia's young gun at France's top event, with Kiwi in third.
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Fredericks stable after Saumur cross-country fall
Australian eventer in hospital with internal bleeding after fall in French three-star.
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Off-duty police horse alerts rescuer to foal in trouble
Jeeves proves a lifesaver for tiny abandoned Dodger, just 48 hours old.

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Equestrians from 26 nations for Paralympics
London's Paralympic Games will be biggest ever, with 78 equestrians among the athletes.
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Kiwi rider departs on Paralympic quest
Nerves and excitement for first NZ riders for Paralympic Games since 2004.
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Lüneburg wins Hamburg’s German Jumping Derby
Young rider beats old hands in 83rd German Jumping Derby in Hamburg.
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Horse park misses out on truck
Not enough votes to secure a new truck in Toyota's 100 cars for good promotion.
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Overdue help given to aged grey mare in Ireland
A mare needing urgent dental work was seized when the owner failed to organise it.

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Can flared hooves be corrected?
Can the outside flare on a horse's hoof be corrected with trimming?
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Are natural dewormers effective?
There is much focus on natural dewormers these days - are they safe and effective?
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Is this a club foot?
Is this a club foot, and what's the best way to trim it to keep
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What is this worm?
I found this worm in my filly's stable - she's never been dewormed.
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How do I fix a hoof split?
How do I fix this ugly split in my horse's hoof?

Health & Nutrition more »
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Newly identified gene helps to increase sugar beet yields
Long-sought bolting gene identified by German and Swedish research groups.
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Pulmonary hemorrhage and sudden death in the horse
What happens when a horse suffers from exercise induced pulmonary hemorrhage (EIPH)?
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What is Equine motor neuron disease?
EMD is a relatively new condition that affects a horse's nervous and muscular systems.
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Weather’s effects of equine flu spread investigated
Australasian researchers identify weather factors that affect equine influenza's spread.
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Researchers describe wire ingestion by horse
Swallowing wire caused spleen problems that proved fatal for a horse, say researchers.

Breeding more »
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Gene mutations behind splashed white pattern found
Three gene mutations have been identified as responsible for the splashed white coat pattern.
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NZ wild horse study reveals how to breed for a filly
A study has revealed that changes in a mare's condition can predict foal sex.
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Managing lameness in pregnant mares
Does pregnancy make a horse more prone to lameness?
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Familiar mares can help reduce weaning stress
Familiar adult female horses can less the stress of weaning on foals.
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Pregnant mares more receptive to younger foals
Are foals short-changed by their mothers if they become become pregnant again shortly after giving

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Study offers insights into how horses recognise people
British research shows horses use visual and auditory cues to recognise people.
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Secrets of white colouring in horses revealed
Several different mutations within a specific gene appear to be responsible for the development of
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The Marwari Horse
The Marwari is an ancient breed from Rajasthan, and the warrior mount of rulers.
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Through the Eyes of the Horse: Carlos Tabernaberri
First book from renowned Australian trainer whose fresh approach puts the horse first.
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Scientists determine key factors in size of horse eyes
Aside from size, maximum speed is the next biggest factor in mammal eye size.

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Video: Driving at Royal Windsor Horse Show

Carriage Driving experts Pippa Bassett, Boyd Exell and Bram Chardon offer an in-depth look at the three carriage driving events that comprise the Land Rover International Driving Grand Prix at the Royal Windsor Horse Show 2012.
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Video: Showjumping at Royal Windsor Horse Show

Experts view of showjumping from the Royal Windsor Horse Show 2012, in partnership with Land Rover.
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Work of BE’s marketing boss is done

British Eventing’s Marketing and Commercial Director Mike Barnes is to leave after three years in the role.
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Video: Royal Windsor Horse Show

The Royal Windsor Horse Show this year was particularly important with the celebration of Her Majesty The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee.
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Bursary for five young showjumpers

Jump Canada has announced he young athletes who have been named 2011 Bursary recipients.
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Reed Kessler leads jumping challenge series

Young showjumper Reed Kessler has been riding the crest of the wave in recent weeks, and as well as leading the US Show Jumping Team Long List, has also claimed the top spot in the 2012 Hagyard Challenge Series.
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Ireland’s Moloney joins jumping’s top tier

Ireland’s Richie Moloney scored his first international grand prix victory on Saturday, riding Slieveanorra to win the $75,000 Mary Rena Murphy Grand Prix at the Kentucky Spring Classic.
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Caledon Equestrian Park named as Games venue

Venue for horse sport first to be named for Toronto’s 2015 Pan American Games.
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Dublin SPCA chief executive retires

The head of Ireland’s oldest and largest animal welfare charity is retiring after eight years in the role.
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Horses intercepted at US border had parasitic disease

Agents intercept 14 horses crossing the Rio Grande; 10 had equine piroplasmosis.