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Equine ID system needed to hold owners to account

Equine ID system needed to hold owners to account

A mare called Rhoswyn and two foals were rescued from an exposed Welsh hillside. Some of the group were too...

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French team disqualified from the Olympics

French team disqualified from the Olympics

Following the French team’s disqualification, Canada now qualifies for Rio 2016 (generic image) Horse tests positive for banned sedative A...

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UAE Federation appeals suspension from endurance

UAE Federation appeals suspension from endurance

"It is disappointing that an appeal has been lodged and that the UAE National Federation has chosen to go down...

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Shetland ponies help allergy sufferers

Shetland ponies help allergy sufferers

“To our knowledge, this is the very first study of a natural allergic disease in which we can show that...

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More work needed to strengthen horse industry

More work needed to strengthen horse industry

Scotland’s growing equine industry contributes £228 million to the economy each year. Report makes recommendations for developing Scotland’s equine sector...

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Charity calls for smaller Grand National

Charity calls for smaller Grand National

The RSPCA would like to see a reduction in the number of horses starting the Grand National. RSPCA wants BHA to...

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Pony uterus photo wins Wellcome Image Awards

Pony uterus photo wins Wellcome Image Awards

The specimen has been preserved in formalin and was photographed through its Perspex container. 40 year old specimen is from...

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Practical nurse’s approach to the equine cardiovascular system

Horses are exceptional athletes and a healthy cardiovascular system enables them to achieve athletic feats…  ...

Marie Rippingale

Stabling horses alone may cause stress, study finds

Keeping horses on their own can be harmful to their health and wellbeing, research by Nottingham Trent University has revealed....

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Funding cuts could impact all equines, warns BEVA

Funding cuts could impact all equines, warns BEVA

"It is essential that the racing industry continues to repay the debt owed to the horse to maintain welfare." Calls...

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