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Soggy Saumur a test of the toughest
Cross-country proves influential to Olympic hopefuls at Saumur horse trials.
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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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Undercover video reveals soring abuse
Footage that led to federal charges for horse soring is released.
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Arrested man denies killing Arkansas rodeo horse
William “Billy” Hamilton says Credit Card died from a gut injury from a metal post.
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300 starters at Golden Horseshoe endurance ride
Weather and course challenges fail to dampen enthusiasm of keen endurance riders.

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Horses intercepted at US border had parasitic disease
Agents intercept 14 horses crossing the Rio Grande; 10 had equine piroplasmosis.
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Vets ‘crucial in combating new disease outbreaks’
The crucial role of vets in combating new diseases is discussed at Aussie conference.
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Blind Angel found a true friend in her later years
Two rescue horses had just one eye between them, and got on just fine.
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Wigley jumps into 3* lead at Taupo three-day-event
South Island riders have nearly unassailable lead in inter-island 3* eventing challenge.
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Major steps by FEI award winner
Huge contribution by 2011 award winner to the revival of equestrian sport in Cambodia.

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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.

Other Recent Articles
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Race management company opposes raceday furosemide

A racing management company in the United States has spoken against the raceday use of furosemide, suggesting a ban would be an important first step in enhancing the industry’s reputation.
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Skelton and Carlo win Hamburg’s Mercedes Derby

Britain’s Nick Skelton and his holsteiner gelding Carlo won a Mercedes-Benz convertible when they took out the big class at this week’s German Jumping and Dressage Derby in Hamburg.
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Equine Piroplasmosis in the news

News articles on Equine Piroplasmosis from 2011 and earlier.
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Dressage apprenticeships introduced in Britain

A new apprenticeship scheme has been introduced for the sport of dressage in Britain.
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Laminitis claims TB sire Shinko King

Group-one winning thoroughbred sire is the latest casualty of the deadly hoof disease.
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SI holds strong hand at national 3DE

South Island team in good lead after 3* dressage at National Three-day Event in Taupo.
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Aust’s Burton leads so far at Saumur

Aussies have strong hand after first day of 3* dressage at French international.
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Horse charity reports worrying rise in welfare cases in Britain

World Horse Welfare reports a recent increase in British cases involving multiple horses.
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Volvo to sponsor Bromont horse trials

Swedish luxury car maker Volvo has been named as the title sponsor for Canada’s Bromont International CCI three-star Three Day Event, from June 7 to 10 in Quebec.