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Campaign launched to ‘ride out racism’ in the equestrian community
Reece hopes to use what he has experienced in his career to bring riding to more young people like him....
Besnoitiosis reported in UK donkeys for the first time
Equine besnoitiosis leads to the development of tiny cysts on the surface of the eye. Rare disease discovered in 20...
Weight gain in horses a major concern for owners, survey finds
More than 50 per cent of horse owners said their biggest feed-related concern during lockdown was weight gain. Researchers assess...
Equine small redworm blood test study published
The test enables horse owners to work with their vets in targeting anthelmintic treatments against cyathostomin infection. Paper describes the...
Vet issues plea for help with African Horse Sickness
Vets across Thailand are working tirelessly to reduce the suffering of horses. Disease ‘a welfare disaster’ for potentially thousands of...
Rare horse born at ZSL Whipsnade Zoo
The Przewalski’s foal is known in Mongolia as "Tahki", meaning spirit. Przewalski’s foal is the last truly wild horse left...
Profession urged to ‘speak out on strangles’
A strangles outbreak can be financially and emotionally devastating for owners and equine businesses. Strangles Awareness Week aims to stamp...
Support for horse welfare during COVID-19
"The coronavirus pandemic has caused immense difficulties for many areas across the equestrian industry." Initiative to help alleviate financial strain...
Horse healthcare videos to help owners during lockdown
"These short, informative videos, made by equine vets, should help owners be able to answer some of the questions their...
Strip grazing helps keep horses in shape, study finds
The study aimed to compare the effectiveness of three restricted grazing practices on equine bodyweight. ‘Significantly lower bodyweight gains’ for...